Materials

New Lightweight, Fire-Resistant Material Protects EV Batteries

Sep 07, 2021

Trelleborg’s Soteria FRV can be shaped to fit areas of any size.

'Artificial Meniscus' Aims to Fill Treatment Gap to Provide Pain Relief

Sep 07, 2021

Active Implants’s NUsurface is intended to take the biomechanical place of the absent meniscus. A study shows reduction in pain.

Foam Follows Function for Efficient Ecommerce Packaging

Sep 07, 2021

A plastic foam packaging guideline for online and direct-to-consumer retail shipment includes the three most common polymers for packaging, PE, PP, and EPS.

The Resin Market in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ida

Sep 07, 2021

In this podcast, PlasticsToday speaks with Zachary Moore, Deputy Managing Editor, Americas, at ICIS, a business intelligence resource on the global chemical and energy markets. An 11-year veteran of the petrochemicals industry, Moore shares his...

Sabic Launches Automotive-Grade Resins with Recycled Content

Sep 06, 2021

Three polypropylene, polycarbonate/PET grades are the first of many to come.

PBT Headlines in Panorama Roof Integrated into Ceiling Trim

Sep 06, 2021

The use of high-flow PBT reduces weight by 60% compared with metal-based structures while achieving dimensional stability, low warpage at short cycle times, and temperature resistance.

What the World Needs Now: A Combo Fishing Rod and Beer Holder

Sep 03, 2021

An assembly made of PVC piping and components solves the perennial problem of keeping the beer bottle upright while angling.

Next Steps in 3D Printing: Advances in Volume Production, Composites

Sep 03, 2021

3D-printing industry experts are watching for next-level developments in volume production and systems that can process composites.

EV Batteries Prove to Be Fertile Ground for Engineering Plastics

Sep 03, 2021

Insulation and flame-resistance properties of glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 minimize fire risk. The material also enables lightweighting and simplified assembly.

COVID-19: A Wake-Up Call for Sustainable Healthcare

Sep 02, 2021

Manufacturers of medical devices and drug-delivery devices should build sustainability into their designs, processes, supply chains, and more.

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