Plastics

Makersite sustainable materials
Materials
The Tricky World Analyzing Materials for SustainabilityThe Tricky World Analyzing Materials for Sustainability

Makersite has integrated chemical data into its product design platform to help engineers determine the environmental impact of their design decisions.

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plastic medical devices
Plastics
Get Ready for a Deep Dive Into Medical Plastics at Plastec MinneapolisGet Ready for a Deep Dive Into Medical Plastics at Plastec Minneapolis
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The Ferrari Purosangue is the first vehicle to employ Alcantara fabric containing mainly recycled polyester.
Automotive Engineering
Ferrari Purosangue Boasts World’s First Recycled Alcantara FabricFerrari Purosangue Boasts World’s First Recycled Alcantara Fabric
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Plastic Gears Are Enabling Today’s Advanced ApplicationsPlastic Gears Are Enabling Today’s Advanced Applications
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byRob Spiegel
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Pirelli's P Zero E contains 55 percent bio-based and recycled material.
Automotive Engineering
Pirelli Tires Aren't Just Round, They're Circular!
Pirelli Targets Circularity for Tire Materials
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Aquafil Econyl recycled nylon is used for the Maserati Grecale Folgore's fabric seat inserts.
Automotive Engineering
Maserati Uses Aquafil Econyl Recycled Nylon
Maserati Uses Aquafil Econyl Recycled Nylon
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byDan Carney
The matte finish available on the 2024 Ford Mustang.
Automotive Engineering
Breakthrough PPG Matte Clear Film Wraps New Mustangs
Breakthrough PPG Matte Clear Film Wraps New Mustangs
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byDan Carney
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3D Printing
Materials Rule in 3DP
Materials Rule in 3DP
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2 Min Read
byRob Spiegel
Making More Polymers Recyclable
Plastics
Could This Discovery Make More Polymers Recyclable?
Could This Discovery Make More Polymers Recyclable?
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3 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano
Spanish olive groves stretch to the horizon.
Automotive Engineering
Ford Tests Olive Industry Waste as Plastic Additive
Ford Tests Olive Industry Waste as Plastic Additive
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byDan Carney
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Polymer Can Kill Bacteria Without Creating Antibiotic Resistance/E. coli
Plastics
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes's helmet shatters on impact with Miami Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott.
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Why Patrick Mahomes’s Helmet Shattered on National TV
Why Patrick Mahomes’s Helmet Shattered on National TV
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byDan Carney
new 3DP materials
3D Printing
Formlabs Adds a Resin Pumping System and New Materials
Formlabs Adds a Resin Pumping System and New Materials
Jan 12, 2024
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byRob Spiegel
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Plastics
Experts Discuss How Plastics Are Advancing Medtech Innovation
Experts Discuss How Plastics Are Advancing Medtech Innovation
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Brushless Servo Motors Driver Supplier News
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Plastics
High-Aspect-Ratio Molding Reaches New Extremes
High-Aspect-Ratio Molding Reaches New Extremes
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Plastics
Molecular 'Wheels' Facilitate Development of Industrial Soft Polymers
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Plastics
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Plastics
Kia Incorporates Ocean Plastics in Electric Vehicles
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Plastics
Thermoplastics Could Play Role in Future Aircraft Turbines
Thermoplastics Could Play Role in Future Aircraft Turbines
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Volkswagen 3D printed composite
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VW's 3D-Printed Plastic Battery Pack Housing Trims Weight 60 Percent
VW's 3D-Printed Plastic Battery Pack Housing Trims Weight 60 Percent
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Medical
Study Shows Microplastics Unexpectedly Introduced During Cardiovascular Procedures
Study Shows Microplastics Unexpectedly Introduced During Cardiovascular Procedures
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Plastics
New Process Could Advance Plastic Waste Recycling Through Pyrolysis
New Process Could Advance Plastic Waste Recycling Through Pyrolysis
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Carbon Fiber Is Safe for Submersibles When Properly Applied
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Accumold
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Accumold Brings Micro Molds to IME East
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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
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Plastics
New Polycarbonate Grade Balances Design Flexibility With Circularity
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byDaphne Allen
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Plastics
Silicone Sponge Captures Bacteria for Scientific Use
Silicone Sponge Captures Bacteria for Scientific Use
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Plastics
Kela Eco Boat Designed to Clear Oceans of Plastic
Kela Eco Boat Designed to Clear Oceans of Plastic
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