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Smart Manufacturing: Precision Heat Control via Mechatronics and ML

2 months ago

Mechatronics technology (MT) and improved machine learning (ML) algorithms improve rubber and plastic manufacturing temperature control.

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Foamed Films Offer a New Solution for Recyclable Packaging

2 months ago

Researchers at ANTEC® 2025 showed that foamed multilayer blown films can achieve densities compatible with mechanical sorting systems while maintaining…

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Simulation-Driven Optimization of Epoxy Potting Processes

2 months ago

Numerical simulations enhance the reliability and efficiency of epoxy potting processes in electronics.

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Painted Plastics Recycling in Automotives

2 months ago

Automotive plastics pose one of today’s biggest recycling challenges and hold the key to tomorrow’s circular economy solutions.

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Managing Recycling Uncertainty with Data-Driven Models

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A data-driven approach can promote adaptability by predicting market demand and recycling rate uncertainty.

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Why Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Works—or Doesn’t—in 3D Printing

2 months ago

ANTEC® 2025 research reveals critical insights about when and why carbon fiber reinforcement succeeds or fails in 3D printing.

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Breaking Barriers: Women in Engineering at PET Technologies

2 months ago

At PET Technologies, women are not only challenging stereotypes. They're driving innovation and shaping the future of the plastics and…

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Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Polymer Extrusion

2 months ago

Polymer extrusion wastes a significant amount of energy on inefficiencies. Here is how modern technologies are locking down every lost…

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Hydrophilic Coating Gives Golf Balls a Competitive Edge

2 months ago

A new hydrophilic coating could give players an edge, enabling them to maintain control and consistency regardless of the course…

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Upcycling Post-Industrial Recycled PP for Injection Molding Applications

2 months ago

As industries strive to integrate recycled materials into mainstream manufacturing, researchers continue to explore ways to enhance the usability of…