As the Trump administration debated AI oversight, Pramin Pradeep, CEO of BotGauge, warned that plastic manufacturers risk silent failures by deploying artificial intelligence without continuous testing, and urged for real-time quality assurance, d
By 2032, the global defense composites market is projected to reach $1.5 billion, as militaries trade weight for speed, range, and survivability. Self-healing materials and digital manufacturing are propelling the defense composites market
The Automotive Division of SPE has announced the nominees for the 2026 Innovation Awards, highlighting breakthroughs in plastics for exterior body design and materials engineering in production vehicles. SPE’s 55th Automotive Innovat
ICIS analysts Andrea Bassetti and Corbin Olson explained why Democratic control of Congress is unlikely to change recycled plastics pricing, procurement, or federal recycling legislation in the short term. Experts predict that state-level
Sanko Gosei Technologies USA has acquired Cumberland Plastic Systems, located in Opelika, Alabama, adding a second U.S. factory and enhancing molding capabilities for automotive and OEM customers. Cumberland’s Opelika employees and equipme
In hospitals, medical practices, and daily care, five to six out of ten medical products and devices are made of plastic. From injections, needles, and tubes to implants and packaging, modern hygiene, innovation, and medical efficiency would be diff