Design

As demand for sustainable, high-performance insulation materials increases, researchers continue to explore innovative ways to enhance traditional polymers, such as polystyrene (PS).

Protein-based films hold promise as the next generation of edible packaging, with the ability to encapsulate and release bioactive compounds.

Quantum polymers combine the power of quantum mechanics with the versatility of polymers.

Pia Wagner from the Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) in Germany received the award for Best Presentation during the Injection Molding chapter’s reception at ANTEC 2025.

In the traditional retail environment, packaging’s primary function has always been to stand out amidst shelf competitors. However, in the digital marketplace, this paradigm has undergone a fundamental shift.

Engineers are transforming discarded PET, PVC, and PS into high-performance membranes for water treatment, desalination, and oil-water separation applications.

This is the first of a two-part series that will provide insight into the adjustments needed in your molding operation to process post-consumer recyclate (PCR).

In a world of excessive branding, a new packaging trend is emerging that’s as much about what’s missing as what remains: Naked packaging design.

Free flow or jetting is a defect associated with poor gate design. It should be checked for as part of any new mold design process.

The diesel effect can occur in molds with insufficient venting, leading to burned parts in injection molding. However, several solutions can help prevent this defect.