Thwing-Albert Instrument Co. has introduced a dart drop impact tester, for measuring the impact resistance of plastic film, coated paper and other sheet materials. The company in West Berlin, N.J., ...

Whether you're a home gardener or an industrial farmer, you might be familiar with mulching films—plastic sheets laid over ...

Whether you’re a home gardener or an industrial farmer, you might be familiar with mulching films — plastic sheets laid over ...

Natural light plays a key role in efficient building design. By allowing sunlight indoors, a structure can reduce its ...

Engineers at MIT have developed a new ultrathin material that’s as light as plastic but stronger than steel. The durable material could be used in vehicles or electronics, and makes use of a ...

Glass-filled polypropylene is already a very commonly used plastic for automotive parts, but could it be improved? Well, yes.