Global Plastic Industries News

Material price is only part of the equation. Explore how long fiber thermoplastics can reduce manufacturing costs through part consolidation, fewer...

Long fiber thermoplastics are moving beyond small injection-molded parts into large structural applications. This article explores how LFT's flowab...

Enzymatic depolymerization is opening new possibilities for plastic recycling. Research from the University of Greifswald highlights the potential ...

Weld lines can reduce the strength of fiber-reinforced plastic parts. This article explains why they form and how mold design, gate location, and f...

From orthotic frames to exoskeleton components, LFT-G® materials deliver impact resistance, creep resistance, and design freedom. A review of key t...

PEEK materials are gaining attention in eVTOL lightweighting as the low-altitude economy accelerates, offering heat resistance, insulation, and dur...

Recent geopolitical escalations in the Middle East have sent global crude oil prices soaring, creating a severe ripple effect across the entire pet...

Thermoplastics, circularity, and smart manufacturing are reshaping the composites industry. This article explores how these three trends are drivin...

LFT parts are not isotropic. Fiber orientation during molding creates strength differences of up to 40% between the flow and transverse directions....

As robotics and the low-altitude economy accelerate toward commercialization, the demand for lightweight and high-performance materials is rising. ...

The advancement of functional additives is becoming a key driver of high-performance modified materials. With Clariant strengthening its local R&D ...

Long fibers create a reinforcing network that resists creep — short fibers can't. LFT material keeps parts stable under load, whereas short‑fiber c...