In March, Berlin‑based startup Carbon Mobile introduced the world’s first carbon‑fiber smartphone, the Carbon 1 MK II. Designed and engineered in Germany, it marries ultra‑lightweight construction with a fully recyclable, sustainable approach, redefining what a modern mobile device can be. The hou

In the 1930s, the rubber industry had reached a century of growth, celluloid had been on the market for more than 50 years, and phenolic resins were a staple across many sectors. Up to that time, the most impactful advances in polymer science were rooted in crosslinked, thermosetting systems. Today

Photo Credit: Covestro   Prices of PE and PP moved up in double-digits, while those of PS, PVC and PET were also on an upward trajectory, in the first six weeks of this year. The remainder of the first quarter was projected to continue on this track, owing to global constr

Stratasys, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, has unveiled ABS‑CF10, a 10% chopped‑carbon‑fiber filament that brings the strength of carbon fiber to its F123 Series FDM printers. The F123 Series, which integrates FDM technology with GrabCAD’s design‑to‑print software, now includes high‑perfor

Engineered by BASF’s automotive plastics team, the Ultramid PA6 GF30 is a glass‑fiber reinforced nylon 6 that combines a unique P‑stabilization system with a heat‑resistance rating of 190 °C (374 °F). The halogen‑ and metal‑free chemistry protects sensitive electronic components from galvanic corros

Nova Chemicals of Pittsburgh has unveiled a versatile line of polyethylene film structures that incorporate post‑consumer resin (PCR). By blending recycled low‑density (rLDPE) and linear low‑density (rLLDPE) polyethylene, the new designs can be tailored to meet the performance demands of heavy‑duty

Danimer Scientific, the bioplastics pioneer that recently solidified its market standing through a merger with Live Oak Acquisitions Corp., has announced the appointment of seasoned sustainability leader Brad Rodgers as vice‑president of technology development and R&D. Rodgers brings more than 20 ye

Polyplastics Group, headquartered in Japan with a U.S. office in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has launched PM27S01N—a high‑flow polyoxymethylene (POM) grade engineered for drug‑contact and delivery applications. The material’s exceptional flow properties enable reduced wall thickness, device miniatur

Designed to supplant aluminum and magnesium in structural automotive and consumer‑electronics components, BASF Performance Materials’ new Ultramid Advanced N (PA9T) PPA range now includes carbon‑reinforced (CF) grades at 20%, 30%, and 40% fiber content. These materials deliver ultra‑lightweight part

Innovation rarely springs from isolation; it is the culmination of incremental advances by many scientists, each building on the last. The story of phenolic resins—an early synthetic polymer that reshaped the plastics industry—illustrates this collaborative progression. While Leo Baekeland’s 1907 pa

Elix Polymers, a leading ABS and derivative supplier headquartered in Weston, Fla., and Polyscope Polymers, a specialist in SMA copolymers and terpolymers based in Novi, Mich., have deepened their collaboration to engineer thermoplastic solutions for high‑end automotive components—including sunroof

Germany’s Kraiburg TPE, operating from its U.S. office in Buford, Ga., has introduced three cutting‑edge supersoft thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). Designed to satisfy the stringent demands of orthopaedic devices, cycling accessories, cosmetic containers, and more, these compounds combine ultra‑soft

Arkema, headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, has introduced its “Start‑up Connect” program, pairing the agility of emerging companies with Arkema’s specialty‑materials expertise to accelerate tomorrow’s material breakthroughs. Start‑ups will gain access to Arkema’s global footpri

The Netherlands‑based Royal DSM and Finland’s Neste have announced a strategic partnership aimed at producing high‑performance plastics from sustainable feedstock, advancing the industry’s shift toward a circular economy. Central to this collaboration is DSM Engineering Materials (U.S. office, Troy

Teknor Apex Co., Pawtucket, R.I., has introduced a new line of weatherable polyolefin capstocks designed for the outer, or “cap,” layers of dark‑colored wood‑plastic composite (WPC) decking. These compounds promise superior durability and scratch resistance compared with the most commonly used alter

University of Glasgow engineers have pioneered a 3D‑printed composite that blends polyolefin resins with multi‑wall carbon nanotubes, delivering a material that is both lighter and tougher than conventional aluminum. In their recent paper, Impact Behaviour of Nanoengineed, 3D‑Printed Plate‑Lattices,

Henkel, the global consumer‑goods leader headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, has introduced a new packaging strategy for its toilet cleaner range that underscores its dedication to sustainability and the circular economy. Key highlights of the initiative include a substantial increase in recycle

A collaboration between Avient Corp. of Avon Lake, Ohio, and Bettcher Industries of Birmingham, Ohio, has seen Bettcher replace the support yoke of its Quantum Motor with a long‑fiber thermoplastic (LFT) instead of traditional cast aluminum. The 25‑lb motor powers a range of meat‑trimming tools, an

ExxonMobil’s latest unimodal HDPE, launched from Houston, delivers a breakthrough in ESCR (Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance) while preserving the stiffness, impact strength, top‑load capacity and processability essential for blow‑molded bottles and containers. Paxon HDPE SP5504 redefines the

Eastman Chemical Company of Kingsport, Tennessee, is supplying its Acetate Renew—a high‑performance cellulose diacetate that blends 60 % biobased feedstock with 40 % certified recycled content—to Italy’s Mazzucchelli 1849. Mazzucchelli, a global leader in premium cellulose acetate sheet manufacturin