• Circular Economy
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The University of California, Berkeley, developed a new catalytic chemical process that has the potential to revolutionize plastic recycling by…

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Fast-Track Aging Simulation for Plastic Components

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Energy Management Systems – Injection Molding II

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Simple process energy measurement and analysis quickly and easily shows that machine selection and operation can dramatically affect energy use…

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Engineered Wood: Transforming The Building Industry

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Natural wood, while abundant and low-cost, has limited mechanical properties for certain applications. As a result, there is growing interest…

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Emulsion Polymerization: Science and Applications

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Polymer Resources – Innovating Thermoplastics for Sustainability

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Companies like Polymer Resources Ltd. lead pioneering technologies that address industry challenges and set new thermoplastic benchmarks.

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Effective troubleshooting in injection molding helps reduce reject rates by identifying the root causes of defects and addressing them efficiently.