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The Debut of the SPE IMPACT Awards

1 month ago

The 2026 SPE IMPACT Awards highlight breakthroughs in advanced injection molding technology, including YETI’s PPS lid and the SIMOLDES Eco…

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Thermotropic LCEs Power Soft Robotics

1 month ago

Engineers leverage thermotropic LCE phase transitions to power prosthetics, overcoming rigid motor constraints with flexible actuation.

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Digitalization and Simulation: Redefining What is Possible

1 month ago

AI-aided polyurethane simulation reduces modeling time from days to seconds. Digital material twins optimize tool design and predict foaming behavior.

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Circular Automotive – IKV Colloquium Drives Real Change

1 month ago

OEM and material supplier innovations reveal breakthrough circularity solutions driving sustainable mobility at IKV Colloquium 2026.

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Using AI for Transparent Policymaking

1 month ago

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may help bridge the gap between scientific research and policy in the plastics industry.

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FlexForum 2026: Key Policy Shifts in Flexible Packaging

1 month ago

Join FlexForum to explore PPWR, EPR, and PCR trends shaping flexible packaging design and recyclability.

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Sorting Construction Waste in Real Time

2 months ago

Researchers are fine-tuning computer vision systems to help identify and sort plastic waste on construction sites.

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Digitalization to Improve Productivity

2 months ago

Plastic manufacturing data analytics shifts quality control upstream. Real-time monitoring and AI improve OEE and identify root causes before defects…

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Resin Drying: The Energy Elephant Hiding in Plain Sight

2 months ago

Resin drying is a major energy consumer in plastics processing. Learn how to optimize dew point, airflow, and residence time…

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Digitalization: A Tool to Access Industry Knowledge

2 months ago

Digitalization bridges the knowledge gap in the plastics industry. AI tools, smart displays, and chatbots capture expert data for future…