November 28, 2023How does the PFAS ban affect the plastics industry?Companies that produce Fluoropolymers may try to switch to PFAS-free solutions or ask for an exemption, which could be temporary. Read more
November 20, 2023Fluoropolymers are Considered PFASThe use of “forever chemicals” in the European Union would be largely banned under a proposal issued by the European Chemicals Agency. At the same time, more US states continue to ban PFAS-containing products without a clear roadmap for the plastic industry. Read more
November 8, 2023Evolve Launches 3D-printed Parts Production ServiceEvolve Additive Solutions said Nov. 8 at the Formnext show in Frankfurt, Germany, that it is launching a new 3D-printed parts production service, called STEP Parts Now, and introducing two new thermoplastic materials. Read more
October 20, 2023Sandwich Injection Molding to Increase Post-Consumer Recycled ContentEngel developed a technology that allows the production of parts with recycled plastic (PCR) at their core and virgin plastic at the skin. Read more
June 6, 2023Charge It: Electric Vehicle Growth by the NumbersElectric vehicles (EV) are the future. Consider the billions of dollars that automakers—and tech companies—are investing in the technology, the new models every year and regulations that promote EVs as green alternatives to internal combustion engines (ICE), and it’s clear… Read more
June 6, 2023Editor’s Letter: Designing for LifeGood plastics design is essential to innovative product development, as well as to quality-of-life advances and progress in virtually every application that affects the comfort and well-being of individuals and society. But it’s counter-productive when otherwise good designs and products… Read more
May 31, 2023Making and Preserving History: Glenn Beall Lives and Makes Plastics HistoryIndustry icon Glenn Beall stamps an indelible legacy on the growth of plastics and of SPE Recently, I had the privilege of spending a day with Glenn Beall, who joined SPE in 1960 and is the Society’s oldest active member.… Read more
May 31, 2023Champion for Change: Sal Monte Redefines Coupling Agents and CatalystsSal Monte continues to challenge conventional thinking about coupling agents and catalysts. Read more
March 1, 2023Editor’s Letter: SPE Is 80, Strong and Moving Ahead80 Years and Counting Exactly 80 years ago, Fred O. Conley of Detroit and two colleagues signed incorporation papers in Michigan and the Society of Plastics Engineers was born. Conley was a major figure in the development of SPE: He… Read more