Four machines in action, from high-volume production to precision moulding Schwertberg, Austria – October 2026 An agricultural transport crate and an automotive connector illustrate two important applications for Mexico’s plastics industr
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