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., ...

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 ...

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

Chase Plastic Services Inc. and many other firms have stepped up their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chase, a resin distributor based in Clarkston, Mich., donated and sold resin and 3D ...

Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) have developed a durable plastic that won’t contribute to microplastic pollution in our oceans. The new material ...