Synthetic polymers were supposed to free us from the limitations of our natural resources. Instead they led to an ...

Thermoset plastics are made quite differently from thermoplastics. Polymerization (curing) of thermoset plastics is done in two stages, partly by the material supplier and partly by the molder.

ACC's road map also shows many opportunities for plastics and composites to help maintain vehicle performance in electrification. "People still want power when they step on the gas pedal," Oliver ...

Articles, news, products, blogs and videos covering the Materials > Plastics and Composites market.

For example, fiber-reinforced composite materials expand plastic market potential by combining the inherent strength of the fiber with the durability and tunability of the plastic matrix. This ...

The trends changing how automotive plastics and composites are used have been spelled out pretty accurately in SPE’s annual parts competition over the last half-century and this year’s contest was no ...

New trends in composites and plastics recycling In a general context of scarce accessible material and energy resources, Cetim Grand Est developed two eco-processes for the recovery of composite and ...

ANTEC 2019: Four information-packed days covering plastics, composites SPE’s Annual Technical conference returns to Detroit with strong focus on sustainability, technology and innovation.

Overview The plastics engineering and technology minor provides students with a foundation in the professional study of plastic materials and their applications.

The Advanced Polymers and Composites Lab is an academic teaching space for the department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology's plastics and composites courses, as well as a ...