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Plastics
High-Aspect-Ratio Molding Reaches New ExtremesHigh-Aspect-Ratio Molding Reaches New Extremes

Isometric Micro Molding makes headway in high-aspect-ratio micromolding and will share recent efforts at MD&M Minneapolis.

byDaphne Allen
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Plastics
Molecular 'Wheels' Facilitate Development of Industrial Soft PolymersMolecular 'Wheels' Facilitate Development of Industrial Soft Polymers
byElizabeth Montalbano
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Plastics
Micromolding: Pushing the Boundaries of MiniaturizationMicromolding: Pushing the Boundaries of Miniaturization
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Plastics
Kia Incorporates Ocean Plastics in Electric VehiclesKia Incorporates Ocean Plastics in Electric Vehicles
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Plastics
Thermoplastics Could Play Role in Future Aircraft TurbinesThermoplastics Could Play Role in Future Aircraft Turbines
byStephen Moore
Aug 29, 2023
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VW's 3D-Printed Plastic Battery Pack Housing Trims Weight 60 PercentVW's 3D-Printed Plastic Battery Pack Housing Trims Weight 60 Percent
byDan Carney
Aug 25, 2023
2 Min Read
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Can 3D Printing Make Retreaded Tires Greener?
Can 3D Printing Make Retreaded Tires Greener?
Aug 24, 2023
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4 Min Read
byDan Carney
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Materials
6 Ways to Avoid Cosmetic Defects in Injection-Molded Parts
6 Ways to Avoid Cosmetic Defects in Injection-Molded Parts
Aug 24, 2023
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6 Min Read
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Medical
Study Shows Microplastics Unexpectedly Introduced During Cardiovascular Procedures
Study Shows Microplastics Unexpectedly Introduced During Cardiovascular Procedures
Aug 15, 2023
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2 Min Read
byMDDI Staff
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Plastics
New Process Could Advance Plastic Waste Recycling Through Pyrolysis
New Process Could Advance Plastic Waste Recycling Through Pyrolysis
Aug 7, 2023
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3 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano
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Auto Components
How the Auto Industry Is Embracing Plastic Recycling
How the Auto Industry Is Embracing Plastic Recycling
Aug 4, 2023
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7 Min Read
byDan Carney
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Industry
Carbon Fiber Is Safe for Submersibles When Properly Applied
Carbon Fiber Is Safe for Submersibles When Properly Applied
Jun 23, 2023
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10 Min Read
byDan Carney
Accumold
Materials
Accumold Brings Micro Molds to IME East
Accumold Brings Micro Molds to IME East
Jun 1, 2023
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2 Min Read
byRob Spiegel
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Plastics
PFAS- and PTFE-Free Solution May Be Emerging for Flame Retardancy
PFAS- and PTFE-Free Solution May Be Emerging for Flame Retardancy
May 5, 2023
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3 Min Read
byDaphne Allen
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Plastics
New Polycarbonate Grade Balances Design Flexibility With Circularity
New Polycarbonate Grade Balances Design Flexibility With Circularity
Mar 27, 2023
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3 Min Read
byDaphne Allen
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Plastics
Silicone Sponge Captures Bacteria for Scientific Use
Silicone Sponge Captures Bacteria for Scientific Use
Dec 19, 2022
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3 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano
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Plastics
Kela Eco Boat Designed to Clear Oceans of Plastic
Kela Eco Boat Designed to Clear Oceans of Plastic
Dec 14, 2022
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5 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano
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Plastics
Engineering Plastics Are Becoming Sustainable, Attaining Circularity
Engineering Plastics Are Becoming Sustainable, Attaining Circularity
Dec 2, 2022
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13 Min Read
byAnn R. Thryft
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Plastics
Thermoplastics Parts Manufacturer Produces Lightweight, High-Strength Enclosures in Minutes
Thermoplastics Parts Manufacturer Produces Lightweight, High-Strength Enclosures in Minutes
Nov 3, 2022
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2 Min Read
byDesign News Staff
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Plastics
Smart, Predictive Plastics Processing System Boosts Molding Efficiency Up to 30%
Smart, Predictive Plastics Processing System Boosts Molding Efficiency Up to 30%
Sep 20, 2022
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1 Min Read
byGeoff Giordano
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Plastics
New Material Is Capable of ‘Thinking’
New Material Is Capable of ‘Thinking’
Sep 9, 2022
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3 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano
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Plastics
Polymers Key Enablers in Driver Assistance Systems
Polymers Key Enablers in Driver Assistance Systems
Aug 11, 2022
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3 Min Read
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Plastics
Exploring Solvents in Polymers for Next-Generation Printed Electronics
Exploring Solvents in Polymers for Next-Generation Printed Electronics
Jul 22, 2022
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3 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano
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Plastics
When Tackling Miniaturization Challenges, Micro Molding Can’t Be Ignored
When Tackling Miniaturization Challenges, Micro Molding Can’t Be Ignored
Jul 1, 2022
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1 Min Read
byOmar Ford
New Polymer Glass Eyed for Fuel Cells
Plastics
New Polymer Glass Eyed for Fuel Cells
New Polymer Glass Eyed for Fuel Cells
Jun 30, 2020
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3 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano
It’s No Longer Raining Cats and Dogs — It’s Raining Plastic
Plastics
It’s No Longer Raining Cats and Dogs — It’s Raining Plastic
It’s No Longer Raining Cats and Dogs — It’s Raining Plastic
Jun 29, 2020
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4 Min Read
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Plastics
Solvent-free Compounding of Nanocellulose into Polymers May Reduce Manufacturing Costs
Solvent-free Compounding of Nanocellulose into Polymers May Reduce Manufacturing Costs
Jun 25, 2020
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2 Min Read
byDesign News Staff
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Plastics
New Plastic Could Reduce Ocean Pollution
New Plastic Could Reduce Ocean Pollution
Jun 20, 2020
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3 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano
New Polymer Could Replace Toxic Radiation Shielding
Plastics
New Polymer Could Replace Toxic Radiation Shielding
New Polymer Could Replace Toxic Radiation Shielding
Jun 10, 2020
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3 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano
Plastics Community Responds to the COVID-19 Outbreak
Plastics
Plastics Community Responds to the COVID-19 Outbreak
Plastics Community Responds to the COVID-19 Outbreak
Apr 1, 2020
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4 Min Read
Plastics Workers Unsung Heroes in Battle against COVID-19
Plastics
Plastics Workers Unsung Heroes in Battle against COVID-19
Plastics Workers Unsung Heroes in Battle against COVID-19
Mar 23, 2020
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3 Min Read
byPaul Sturgeon
China’s ban on single-use plastics won’t work
Plastics
China’s ban on single-use plastics won’t work
China’s ban on single-use plastics won’t work
Jan 27, 2020
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6 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry, Norbert Sparrow
Plastics in song: Our take on the all-time classic contributions of plastic to music
Plastics
Plastics in song: Our take on the all-time classic contributions of plastic to music
Plastics in song: Our take on the all-time classic contributions of plastic to music
Dec 19, 2019
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6 Min Read
byStephen Moore
Top 10 in plastics packaging 2019
Plastics
Top 10 in plastics packaging 2019
Top 10 in plastics packaging 2019
Dec 17, 2019
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8 Min Read
October’s top five in plastics packaging were 80% sustainable
Plastics
October’s top five in plastics packaging were 80% sustainable
October’s top five in plastics packaging were 80% sustainable
Nov 4, 2019
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5 Min Read

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