Injection-molded plastic part design is a lot like parenting. The job falls into your lap, you have zero qualifications, and yet, you are supposed to do it perfectly while blindfolded. It's difficult ...

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), Washington, says increasing supply and enhancing the quality of the plastics recycling stream are two primary goals of an updated resource guide the ...

Three-day seminar at Michigan State University will include in-depth automotive case studies as well as networking opportunities for OEMS and suppliers.

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), Washington, recently announced six new packaging components eligible for its Preferred Design Recognition (PDR) program, formerly known as Meets Preferred ...

Threaded and nonthreaded conventional plastic fasteners have the same dimensional thread class and fit standards as those for metal fasteners. Sizes range from 00 to in. in diameter and in lengths up ...

Design engineers face continuous pressure to enhance product performance while driving down costs. For many devices, converting metal components to plastic is an effective way of achieving both goals.

Sustainability and the COVID-19 pandemic both are playing roles in application development for plastic products. Global packaging firm Greif Inc. is using more post-consumer resin in its plastic ...

Metal alloys crack and fail through a mechanism called "fatigue" when repeatedly loaded and strained. While it is well known how to design alloys to withstand static loads and pressures, it is very ...

From molded tortoiseshell and vulcanized rubber to bioplastic pellets and semi-synthetic yarn, the beauty of natural plastics and design’s achievements with these pliable materials are explored in ...