October 2, 2024Bactericidal Additives in Protection SolutionsA new line of bactericidal additives incorporating silver nanoparticles promises to keep surfaces clean and disinfected in medical, public, and domestic environments. Read more
October 1, 2024Two Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption in Injection MoldingEnergy consumption in injection molding can be reduced by paying attention to material selection and by closely watching different stages in process parametrization. Read more
October 1, 2024Caviar-Inspired E-Skin Transforms Health MonitoringResearchers from the University of Sussex have developed a revolutionary bioelectronic skin (e-skin) that promises to reshape the future of health monitoring. Read more
September 30, 2024Advancing PVA Biofilms with Natural Seed ShellsResearchers enhanced PVA biofilms with Putranjiva Roxburghii seed shells (PRSS), improving biodegradability and properties for eco-friendly packaging. Read more
September 28, 2024Why Use Hot Runner Systems for Injection Molding?For more than 70 years, hot runner systems have become a vital technology in plastic injection molding, improving production efficiency and enhancing product quality. Read more
September 27, 2024Essential Additives for Plastic ModificationPlastic modification involves selecting the right additives to enhance the polymer’s properties, such as mechanical strength, surface quality, or processability. Read more
September 26, 2024The Impact of PTFE in MedicalPlastics such as PTFE flood the medical industry daily. Examining PTFE’s past and present guides us towards its sustainable future. Read more
September 26, 2024Intro to Plastics: Flash in Injection MoldingFlash is a common defect in injection molding that can be effectively resolved once its root causes are identified. Below are the primary causes along with their potential solutions. Read more
September 23, 2024Design-Related Surface Defects in Injection MoldingSome surface defects in injection-molded parts arise from poorly designed components or gates. This article reviews these types of defects and offers possible solutions. Read more
September 20, 2024Upcycling Microplastics into GrapheneResearchers at James Cook University have developed a groundbreaking method to convert microplastics into graphene. Read more
September 19, 2024Design Meets Engineering: The Creation of a SuperchairIntegrating design, engineering, and sustainability is critical in modern manufacturing, especially large-scale production. Read more
September 18, 2024Inside Materials – PVCPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC) drives innovation across industries due to its properties like exceptional cost-performance ratio, versatility, and sustainability. Read more