Materials & Chemicals

Highlights

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PE Export Surge Signals U.S. Strength Amid Trade Flux
May 20, 2025
Despite global trade policy uncertainty, new analysis from PLASTICS highlights a strong first quarter for U.S. polyethylene exports—reinforcing the industry’s competitive edge...
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Solenis Applies Temporary 5% Surcharge to U.S. Sales Due to Tariffs
April 17, 2025
Starting May 1, the surcharge is intended to offset the cost of the tariffs without harming product availability or service quality.
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Large deep pothole in Montreal street, Canada.
March 14, 2025
Say goodbye to endless road repairs and see how researchers from Swansea University and King's College London have used AI to engineer a new type of asphalt that would eliminate...
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Scientist taking water sample for water clarification
Nov. 25, 2024
The appropriate selection of polymer and a make-down system improves the water clarification process and significantly reduces costs.
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Industrial Gas Distribution: Outsourcing Cylinder Acquisition and Recertification
Nov. 14, 2024
By streamlining the acquisition, recertification, and repair of gas cylinders, industrial gas distributors can increase profitability.
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Manufacturing's Latest Firsts: Quantum Computing Meets AI, Edge Networks Go Global, and Biotech Gets Faster
Feb. 5, 2025
Discover how Quantinuum's quantum AI framework is revolutionizing problem-solving, Armada's groundbreaking edge computing network is transforming operations for Aramco, and Debut...
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The transfer station in North Vancouver that takes garbage and recycling. Polystyrene/Styrofoam in a bright green dumpster in a parking lot.
Jan. 28, 2025
The Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PRSA) expects the material to be widely recyclable by 2030.
Editor's Eye: Favorite Products of 2024 — Part 1
Jan. 8, 2025
Out of hundreds of products this year, these are the ones I kept thinking about.
Top Manufacturing Stories of 2024
Dec. 30, 2024
A look back at each month's top story—did you miss any the first time around?