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June 30, 20233D Printing Technology Recreates Lunar Surface for NASA FaçadeBranch Technology 3D prints an accurate map of lunar surface for NASA Space Camp building. Read more
June 28, 2023Composition, and Potential, of Waste PlasticsIowa State University project dissects the contents of bales acquired from different recycling facilities. Read more
June 27, 2023Course Correction: SPE Technical Programs Director Plots Content ChangesSPE’s technical programs director wants broader content at ANTEC and other events. Read more
June 25, 2023Kuusakoski Builds Composites Shredding Plant in FinlandMaterials recycling company Kuusakoski Oy will invest to build a shredding and treatment plant for composites in southern Finland. The plant will reportedly be the first such facility in Finland. Read more
June 20, 2023Paved With Good Intentions: Plastics Waste Gets New Life as Asphalt AdditivePlastics waste gets new life and positive reviews as an asphalt additive for roads and other hard surfaces. Read more
June 7, 2023Recycled Plastic Pavers Deflect Rainwater From Urban SurfacesAn innovative paving system from recycled plastic solves flooding problems in urban areas Read more
June 7, 2023Rear Guard: Blow Molded Ford Bumpers Have Rear Park-Assist SensorsCompanies develop first blow molded SUV bumper with park-assist sensors. Read more
June 7, 2023New Polyolefins Meet Demanding Use and Sustainability NeedsHigh-performing grades of recycled and virgin resins combine to boost the circularity of products in diverse markets. Read more
June 7, 2023Gender Bias In DesignThe lack of input by women in everyday product designs can have unintended, even deadly, consequences It’s generally not a good strategy to ignore half of your prospective customers, employees, partners or clients. And yet that is exactly what happens… Read more