Narrow AI applications drive real improvements in quality inspection, predictive analytics and knowledge preservation for ...

The rapid global transition toward sustainable and renewable energy systems is driving an urgent need for advanced materials that combine high efficiency, ...

Analysis links retail sales to plastics manufacturing with inventory levels moderating shipment growth across supply chain ...

Akron’s Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub was awarded $3 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Good Jobs Challenge in the waning days of President Joe Biden’s administration.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Southern Illinois will soon be home to a new 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility for PVC compounds used in electric vehicles in solar panels. Gov. JB Pritzker ...

An Akron coalition made up of leaders in the polymer industry was one of 31 applicants—out of a pool of 500—selected to receive a federal Regional Technology and Innovation Hub development grant, the ...

As electronics demand higher energy density, one component has proved challenging to shrink: the capacitor. Making a smaller ...

JACKSON, WI - March 17, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Nicolet Plastics announced continued focus and refinement of its ...

The Goodyear Polymer Center on the University of Akron's campus. The center houses the university's Polymer Science program. The university is among the partners in Akron's Polymer Cluster which was ...

Polymer prices have risen sharply by 45–50% within a week, creating pressure on India’s plastic manufacturing sector, according to Sunil Shah, President of All India Plastics Manufacturers Association ...

Polymers utilized in manufacturing are principally synthetic organic compounds. These include thermoplastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polyester, polyamide, ...