Formulators specifying engineering thermoplastics for gears, connectors, and precision automotive parts face a growing tension. Sustainability targets increasingly call for recycled content, but wear resistance, dimensional stability, and mechanical strength cannot be compromised in these high-tolerance applications. Finding a recycled-content polyoxymethylene (POM) grade that holds up against virgin-grade performance has remained a persistent trade-off. First […]

Disposable baby diapers remain one of the most prominent examples of a linear consumption model. They are typically used once and then sent to landfill or incineration, with limited material recovery despite containing polyolefin-based nonwovens and films. According to estimates by Cabrera and Garcia (2019), approximately 6.73 million metric tons of disposable baby diapers were

Maintaining supply continuity while advancing high-barrier packaging performance remains a key priority for food packaging applications, particularly in the fresh protein market. To support these requirements, Syensqo has extended a key supply agreement with Sealed Air, a provider of flexible food packaging solutions. Curious about more updates from Syensqo? Visit their full supplier profile! Commitment to

As EV battery systems evolve toward higher energy density, improved safety, and more sustainable manufacturing, material selection remains a critical factor across cell design, thermal management, electrical insulation, and assembly.  At The Battery Show Europe 2026, Arkema will showcase its portfolio of solutions and innovations for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) battery

Balancing carbon reduction objectives with demanding performance requirements remains a key challenge for electrical equipment applications. Mitsui Chemicals reports that its bio-based hydrocarbon derivatives, including biomass chemicals and biomass plastics marketed under the BePLAYER™ brand, are being adopted in transformer components designed to support both sustainability and performance targets. Interested in Mitsui Chemicals’ latest developments? Visit

As recycled content targets move closer to becoming a regulatory requirement in Europe, the automotive industry faces a growing challenge: increasing the use of post-consumer materials while maintaining the performance standards required for technical vehicle components. Headlamp housings represent one of the more demanding applications, where fogging performance, thermal stability, and long-term durability remain critical

Orion S.A. has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining sustainability-related initiatives, operational developments, and market opportunities identified by the company. According to Orion, the report focuses on the role of its materials in applications related to electrification, energy storage, and the circular economy. Check Orion’s full supplier profile to get more such updates! Conductive materials positioned for

AkzoNobel has taken note of press release from Nippon Paint Holdings Co. (“Nippon Paint”) and The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”), confirming that they are no longer pursuing a public offer for AkzoNobel.  Boards unanimously recommend Axalta merger of equals Both AkzoNobel Boards unanimously continue to recommend the merger of equals between AkzoNobel and Axalta, taking into

PPG has published a white paper titled Electrostatic Application of Marine Hull Coatings, examining the use of electrostatic spray technology in marine coating applications and its potential impact on coating efficiency, material use, and vessel performance. According to PPG, electrostatic application involves applying a negative charge to paint particles at the spray gun nozzle while the

Formulators and product developers working with UV and LED curing systems can now evaluate a new resin technology from iGM Resins. Introduced as Photomer® SC91, the innovation features a new chemistry designed to transform how photoinitiation is delivered in UV-curable formulations. The technology aims to support efficient curing performance while expanding formulation possibilities for applications

Coatings formulators and automotive OEM engineers evaluating two-tone application processes can now assess the operational and sustainability profile of BASF Coatings’ Overspray-Free Application (OFLA) process, which has entered serial production at Renault’s Maubeuge plant and received the Sustainability Award in Automotive 2026 in the Technology: Operations & Supply Chain category. You can review BASF’s full product

Last update on Jun 1, 2026 Reducing casing weight, meeting fire-resistance requirements, and building end-of-life recyclability into battery enclosures represent three design constraints that EV battery engineers are managing simultaneously – often with material systems that address only one or two of those parameters at a time. A thermoplastic composite solution designed to respond to all

Last update on May 29, 2026 Reducing dependence on fossil resources while maintaining stable raw material supply remains a key challenge for companies working with nylon 66. Toray Industries, Inc. and PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) have established a series of manufacturing technologies for producing bio-based adipic acid through the fermentation of bio-muconic acid

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation has decided to withdraw from the polybutylene succinate (PBS) business at PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd, Mitsubishi Chemical’s equity method affiliate jointly owned with PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited Corporation.  Catch up on Mitsubishi Chemical’s latest developments – visit their profile >> Background to withdrawal from business Production of BioPBS™ was terminated in December

Manufacturers working on foam-based protective and cold-chain packaging can now evaluate an expanded PLA (EPLA) solution developed jointly by TotalEnergies Corbion and Useon. The two companies have translated a PLA foam technology from development into what they describe as a scalable industrial solution, targeting applications where conventional EPS currently predominates. You can review TotalEnergies Corbion’s full