October 25, 2024Predicting Fatigue Failure in ElastomersFatigue failure prediction methods of elastomers help estimate product service life and play a critical role in preventing catastrophic failures. Read more
October 23, 2024Polymeric Interface Enhances Lithium-Batteries EfficiencyAs the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) grows, efficient, safe, and long-lasting batteries become critical to meet energy and performance needs. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) power most EVs, but they face energy density, safety, and long-term reliability limitations. Read more
October 22, 2024Optimizing Cycle Time in Injection Molding: Tips and TechniquesLook for opportunities to shorten each step of the molding cycle. To understand these opportunities, learn how the material behaves inside the mold. Read more
October 22, 2024Small Talks: Tips for Young Plastic Engineers from Jake Kelly-WalleyThe rotomolding industry thrives on creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement, offering young professionals immense opportunities. Read more
October 21, 2024Precision and Efficiency: A New Era in Rotomolding TechnologyThe rotomolding industry is transforming technologically, enabling manufacturers to achieve higher precision, efficiency, and sustainability. Read more
October 21, 2024Elemental Sulfur Turns Silicone into Repairable VitrimerResearchers from New Zealand developed a method to transform commercial-grade silicone into a repairable vitrimer by incorporating elemental sulfur. Read more
October 19, 2024Understanding Recycled Materials for RotomoldingWhen we hear “recycled,” we often assume that the material originated from previously used products. However, “recycled” is evolving in rotomolding, driven by the need for more sustainable practices, market demand, and regulatory pressures. Read more
October 18, 2024Reverse Engineering in Plastics ProcessingReverse engineering (RE) in plastics processing has become an essential method for product reproduction, improvement, and optimization. It involves a thorough understanding of the design, manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance stages. Read more
October 17, 2024A Look Ahead: Green Materials Trends for 2030The demand for sustainable, low-carbon materials is rising, driven by the global push toward decarbonization and the increasing focus on reducing carbon emissions. Read more
October 17, 2024Improved PVC Durability for Microplastic PreventionResearchers have developed a breakthrough technique to improve the durability of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), one of the most widely used plastics. Read more
October 16, 2024Advances in Sustainable Polymer-Based Anticorrosive CoatingsSustainable polymer-based anticorrosive coatings offer technical, economic, and environmental advantages. Continuous advancements in this technology aim to overcome current challenges. Read more
October 16, 2024Sustainability Management Strategies – Resource Efficient DesignSustainability or design for the environment was almost always considered at the end of the design process. This can no longer be the case; sustainability is no longer about the environment. It is the environment. Read more