May 14, 2025Artificial Creativity: Redefining Designer Skills in the AI EraPackaging design is undergoing a fundamental transformation as artificial intelligence reshapes not only our tools but also the creative process itself. Read more
May 14, 2025Detecting Injection Molding Defects with Meta’s DINOv2In a presentation at SPE ANTEC® 2025, researchers showed how Meta’s DINOv2 can optimize the detection of injection molding defects. Read more
May 13, 2025Inside Materials – EVAEVA is a copolymer that combines the flexibility of rubber with the processability of thermoplastics. Read more
May 12, 2025Facing Tariff Instability: Insights from Plastimagen-MexicoThe plastics industry in Mexico is preparing for the different scenarios amidst the uncertainty arising from the tariffs situation. Read more
May 9, 2025Opportunity for Authors: SPE Polymers Joins OA Pricing PilotWiley launched the Open Access Pricing Power Parity Pilot (OAPPPP) for researchers across Latin America to support equitable access. Read more
May 8, 2025Inside Materials – Prepreg Tack in CompositesIn the evolving world of composite materials, understanding prepreg tack has become essential, as it marks the success of the process. Read more
May 7, 2025How Acrylic Additives Are Transforming PVC 3D PrintingAcrylic additives are rewriting the rules of 3D printing, turning brittle PVC layers into unbreakable bonds. Read more
May 6, 2025Tire Recycling: Feasibility and ProfitabilityTire recycling covers less than 30% of the new tires. As sustainability regulations tighten and raw material costs rise, the race is on to develop economically viable recycling methods that meet technical performance standards. Read more
May 5, 2025Solar Energy for Rotational Molding: A Case Study from MoroccoSolar thermal energy offers a viable way to cut emissions and energy costs in industry if it can affordably meet roto molding’s high heat demands. Read more
May 2, 20253D Systems’ Pellet 3D Printing Reshapes Thermoforming at Duo FormFor thermoforming manufacturers like Duo Form, reducing production costs and lead times has become essential to staying competitive. Read more
May 2, 2025Enzymatic Polymer Degradation: How Does It Work?There is growing interest in enzymatic degradation as an alternative to biodegradation, though its full potential is not yet certain. Read more
May 1, 2025Smart Manufacturing: Precision Heat Control via Mechatronics and MLMechatronics technology (MT) and improved machine learning (ML) algorithms improve rubber and plastic manufacturing temperature control. Read more