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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.

Plastic film’s slip and friction characteristics are essential for optimal performance in flexible packaging. Modifying these characteristics with additives can greatly benefit manufacturers.

Researchers have unlocked a groundbreaking method to analyze polymer behavior under high-velocity impacts.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has studied PFAS usage in food applications, tracking its presence, migration potential, and industry phase-outs.

When extreme conditions demand superior performance, PEEK is the material of choice. It offers resistance, durability, and versatility across diverse industries.

Self-healing polymers are redefining the standards of performance in materials. As research progresses, these technologies will likely become integral to future innovations

Optimizing matrix viscosity is crucial for enhancing the mechanical performance of fiber-reinforced composites.

Plastics Engineering spoke with Roberto Nunez, Director of Market Development at Baerlocher USA, about the company’s role in plastics recycling.

High-performance thermoset materials cannot be remelted or reshaped. Consequently, recycling carbon-fiber-reinforced composites poses significant challenges.

The global push to replace PFAS-based fabric treatments has driven significant research into safer, more sustainable liquid-repellent coatings.