"UMass Lowell is among the nation's leading centers for plastics technology, and its Plastics Engineering program...is helping to push new boundaries of how these versatile materials are used, ...

The objective of this Ph.D. dissertation is to work towards eliminating weak interlayer adhesion in vertical prints to reach injection molded strengths, evaluating effect of crystallinity on ...

The plastics engineering and technology minor provides students with a foundation in the professional study of plastic materials and their applications. This minor ...

A clean room is used for medical parts, and insert molding and precision products requiring tight tolerances and high-heat ...

Research in the areas of plastics, polymers, and biodegradable materials ranges from additive manufacturing to food packaging. This work focuses on the development and characterization of sustainable ...

Injection molder Autronic Plastics Inc. has invested $4 million to expand its facility in Central Islip, N.Y., on Long Island ...

Plastics are deeply woven into modern life, valued for their strength, clarity, flexibility, and affordability. However, the production and disposal of these materials pose serious environmental ...

“There’s recent studies that have shown plastics have really adverse effects on plant health and plant growth,” Berger said. ...