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Mold Manufacturing: How to Choose the Best Alloy

5 months ago

Selecting the right alloy for mold manufacturing is essential for meeting industry demands for durability, thermal conductivity, and manufacturability.

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The Importance of Mold Temperature Control in Injection Molding

5 months ago

The temperature that the polymer experiences upon entering the mold and during solidification directly affects several part properties, ranging from…

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Polyamide Nanocomposites: A Shift in Sustainable Packaging

5 months ago

As sustainability takes center stage in packaging innovation, integrating Nanosilicates into polyamide has emerged as a key solution for industries…

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PFAS at a Glance: Challenges and Industry Impacts

5 months ago

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) recently hosted its annual event in Baltimore, bringing together over 150 professionals focused on…

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Understanding Supramolecular Structures in Epoxy Oligomers

5 months ago

The editor's choice for November 2024 in SPE's Polymer Engineering & Science journal is Anatoly E. Chalykh's article, "Supramolecular Structure…

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Deep-Space Radiation Defense Using HDPE

5 months ago

Designed to protect astronauts from the hazardous radiation encountered in deep space, the AstroRad Vest leverages hydrocarbon polymer-high-density polyethylene (HDPE)—to…

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3D Printing in Space with Liquid Crystal Polymers

5 months ago

Thermotropic Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCPs) have emerged as a high-performance engineering polymer, comparable to PEEK and PEI, for 3D printing…

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StarCrete: A Starch Biocomposite for Space Construction

5 months ago

Researchers at the University of Manchester developed an innovative biocomposite specifically designed for extraterrestrial construction needs.

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AI for Small & Medium Businesses: Potentials and Feasibility

5 months ago

Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). However, many SMEs face challenges, including limited resources,…

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Bioinspired Hydrogels in Clean Energy and Hydrogen Generation

5 months ago

Bioinspired hydrogels show promise in developing artificial photosynthesis. This can provide solutions to complex challenges in sustainable energy and hydrogen…