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Biopolymers from Bacteria: A Sustainable Alternative to Oil-Based Products

2 months ago

As sustainability becomes a global priority, biopolymers derived from bacteria are emerging as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional oil-based plastics.

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Essential Tips for Designing Injection Molded Parts

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Understanding how the process's nature may induce deviations from the part design is crucial to meeting quality requirements in any…

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Turning Coffee Waste into 3D Printed Furniture

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LOWPOLY repurposes spent coffee grounds (SCGs) into functional furniture through large-format 3D printing.

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Predicting Fatigue Failure in Elastomers

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Fatigue failure prediction methods of elastomers help estimate product service life and play a critical role in preventing catastrophic failures.

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Lightweight Plastics: Transforming Metal-Based Applications

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Manufacturers increasingly use lightweight yet durable plastics to replace metals, with new applications emerging regularly.

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Polymeric Interface Enhances Lithium-Batteries Efficiency

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As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) grows, efficient, safe, and long-lasting batteries become critical to meet energy and performance…

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Optimizing Cycle Time in Injection Molding: Tips and Techniques

2 months ago

Look for opportunities to shorten each step of the molding cycle. To understand these opportunities, learn how the material behaves…

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Small Talks: Tips for Young Plastic Engineers from Jake Kelly-Walley

2 months ago

The rotomolding industry thrives on creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement, offering young professionals immense opportunities.

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Precision and Efficiency: A New Era in Rotomolding Technology

2 months ago

The rotomolding industry is transforming technologically, enabling manufacturers to achieve higher precision, efficiency, and sustainability.

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Elemental Sulfur Turns Silicone into Repairable Vitrimer

2 months ago

Researchers from New Zealand developed a method to transform commercial-grade silicone into a repairable vitrimer by incorporating elemental sulfur.