A new IGF research project, SteP-in, is being conducted with the SKZ Plastics Center and the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM where these entities are using several non-destructive testing methods to advance the quality assurance of sealing compounds. Modern techniques such as air ultrasound and optical profilometry are used to determine […]
Scientists at the University of Akron and the University of Pittsburgh have overturned long-held assumptions in new research that finds water can be a help for adhesion. Dr. Ali Dhinojwala, distinguished W. Gerald Austen Endowed Chair and H.A. Morton professor at The University of Akron’s School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, led a team […]
According to a study by Adroit Market Research, the market for flexible plastic packaging was valued at USD 182.07 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow to USD 264.14 billion in 2030, with a CAGR of 4.12% during the forecast period. Flexible plastic packaging is a form of packaging created from pliable, lightweight plastic […]
The U.S. National Science Foundation has launched a $9.5 million research funding opportunity in partnership with BASF, Dow, IBM, PepsiCo Inc., and Procter & Gamble Co. Sustainable Polymers Enabled by Emerging Data Analytics (SPEED) is part of NSF’s Molecular Foundations for Sustainability program and seeks to accelerate the discovery and manufacture of superior and sustainable […]
AkzoNobel is building two new research labs at its Sassenheim site in the Netherlands. The new labs will help to further propel the company’s pioneering product development. The company recently announced that work is about to start on building a technology center for Powder Coatings, while a new polymer lab has just opened that will […]
According to market research conducted by Persistence Market Research, the global Corrugated Packaging Market is poised for a 6.2% CAGR (2023-2033), driven by e-commerce demand, environmental concerns, and a rising preference for customized solutions, with a focus on reusable packaging across diverse sectors. Currently the market is valued at $217 billion, but it is estimated […]
According to a report by Straits Research, the global bioadhesives market size was valued at $3.86 billion in 2021. It is expected to reach $5.89 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.8%. The growth is expected to due to the advancement of biotechnology, increasing environmental regulations, and the growth of the packaging industry. […]
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