Three manufacturers, Merlin Solar, Solarge, and LG, are making a move away from the standard aluminum and glass solar panel in a bid to lower weight, emissions, and cost. The product from Merlin Solar ...

Clear acrylic panels have long been a mainstay of 3D printer enclosure designs, but they can also add significant cost in terms of money, shipping, weight, and hassle. An alternative material worth ...

Netherlands-based The Good Plastic Co. has expanded into North America with a new office in New York City to sell its panels made from 100 percent recycled and 100 percent recyclable plastic. The ...

Nearly 20 years ago, I had the chance to visit the assembly plant in Spring Hill, Tenn., that made General Motors' Saturn cars and see the in-house injection molding operations. Deep within the plant, ...