Plastics

The Ion Evo is Hankook's EV-specific tire.
Automotive Engineering
The Silent Innovation Behind EV TiresThe Silent Innovation Behind EV Tires

Hankook Tire America Corp. Product Manager Moonki Cho explains that quieter cars demand quieter tires.

byMoonki Cho, Product Manager
Jan 2, 2025
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1 Min Read
The suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson allegedly used a partially 3D-printed weapon modeled after Glock handguns.
3D Printing
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byDan Carney
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igus sustainable bike
Materials
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byRob Spiegel
Nov 21, 2024
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Formlabs debuts Creator Series resins for hobbyists
3D Printing
Formlabs Debuts 3DP Hobbyist ResinFormlabs Debuts 3DP Hobbyist Resin
byRob Spiegel
Nov 7, 2024
1 Min Read
biomaterials engineered for strength and sustainability
Materials
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byRob Spiegel
Oct 31, 2024
1 Min Read
automation in MedTech sustainability in plastics
Automation
Automation & Sustainability Take the Stage in MontréalAutomation & Sustainability Take the Stage in Montréal
byRob Spiegel
Oct 30, 2024
1 Min Read
Trump bobblehead doll
Plastics
The True Story of Donald Trump in the Plastics Business
The True Story of Donald Trump in the Plastics Business
Oct 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJohn Spevacek
EV battery cooling system
Batteries/Energy Storage
Plastics Pave Path to Safer, Lighter EV Batteries
Plastics Pave Path to Safer, Lighter EV Batteries
Oct 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
The tail section of the Titan submersible lies on the ocean floor.
Industry
Coast Guard OceanGate Sub Investigation Reveals Haphazard Construction
Coast Guard OceanGate Sub Investigation Reveals Haphazard Construction
Sep 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDan Carney, Senior Editor
Makersite sustainable materials
Materials
The Tricky World Analyzing Materials for Sustainability
The Tricky World Analyzing Materials for Sustainability
Aug 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRob Spiegel
plastic medical devices
Plastics
Get Ready for a Deep Dive Into Medical Plastics at Plastec Minneapolis
Get Ready for a Deep Dive Into Medical Plastics at Plastec Minneapolis
Aug 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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 Fabric
Ferrari Purosangue Boasts World’s First Recycled Alcantara Fabric
Jul 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDan Carney, Senior Editor
switching from metal to plastic gears
Plastics
Plastic Gears Are Enabling Today’s Advanced Applications
Plastic Gears Are Enabling Today’s Advanced Applications
Jun 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMike Jacquemin, Engineering/Tooling Manager
The Maserati Grecale Folgore EV.
Automotive Engineering
Maserati Grecale Folgore Wears Bridgestone’s EV-Specific Tires
Maserati Grecale Folgore Wears Bridgestone’s EV-Specific Tires
May 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDan Carney, Senior Editor
miniature parts for medical devices
Industry
Accumold Brings Medical Micro Molding to MD&M South
Accumold Brings Medical Micro Molding to MD&M South
May 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRob Spiegel
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
Apr 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
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
Apr 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDan Carney, Senior Editor
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
Mar 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDan Carney, Senior Editor
3DP materials
3D Printing
Materials Rule in 3DP
Materials Rule in 3DP
Feb 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRob Spiegel
Making More Polymers Recyclable
Plastics
Could This Discovery Make More Polymers Recyclable?
Could This Discovery Make More Polymers Recyclable?
Feb 9, 2024
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1 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
Jan 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDan Carney, Senior Editor
ultrasonic sensor
Industry
Ultrasonic Sensors Sound Off in Supplier News
Ultrasonic Sensors Sound Off in Supplier News
Jan 19, 2024
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9 Slides
byStaff
Polymer Can Kill Bacteria Without Creating Antibiotic Resistance/E. coli
Plastics
Polymer Can Kill Bacteria Without Creating Antibiotic Resistance
Polymer Can Kill Bacteria Without Creating Antibiotic Resistance
Jan 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes's helmet shatters on impact with Miami Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott.
Materials
Why Patrick Mahomes’s Helmet Shattered on National TV
Why Patrick Mahomes’s Helmet Shattered on National TV
Jan 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDan Carney, Senior Editor
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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1 Min Read
byRob Spiegel
nurse holding anesthesia mask
Plastics
Experts Discuss How Plastics Are Advancing Medtech Innovation
Experts Discuss How Plastics Are Advancing Medtech Innovation
Jan 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
robotics simulator
Industry
Brushless Servo Motors Driver Supplier News
Brushless Servo Motors Driver Supplier News
Jan 4, 2024
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7 Slides
byStaff
micromolding-IMM Cannula.jpg
Plastics
High-Aspect-Ratio Molding Reaches New Extremes
High-Aspect-Ratio Molding Reaches New Extremes
Sep 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDaphne Allen, Editor-in-Chief
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Plastics
Molecular 'Wheels' Facilitate Development of Industrial Soft Polymers
Molecular 'Wheels' Facilitate Development of Industrial Soft Polymers
Sep 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano
micromolding-accumold-01.jpg
Plastics
Micromolding: Pushing the Boundaries of Miniaturization
Micromolding: Pushing the Boundaries of Miniaturization
Sep 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDaphne Allen, Editor-in-Chief
Kia EV
Plastics
Kia Incorporates Ocean Plastics in Electric Vehicles
Kia Incorporates Ocean Plastics in Electric Vehicles
Sep 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPosted by Staff
aircraft turbines
Plastics
Thermoplastics Could Play Role in Future Aircraft Turbines
Thermoplastics Could Play Role in Future Aircraft Turbines
Aug 29, 2023
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
Volkswagen 3D printed composite
Automotive Engineering
VW's 3D-Printed Plastic Battery Pack Housing Trims Weight 60 Percent
VW's 3D-Printed Plastic Battery Pack Housing Trims Weight 60 Percent
Aug 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDan Carney, Senior Editor
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Automotive Engineering
Can 3D Printing Make Retreaded Tires Greener?
Can 3D Printing Make Retreaded Tires Greener?
Aug 24, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDan Carney, Senior Editor
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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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1 Min Read

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