White Papers Material Considerations for Elastomeric Seals – Processing Even with the most diligent design and material selection efforts a rubber compound that is…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.April 12, 2023
White Papers The Importance of Properly Preparing Resins for Injection Molding The power of polymers is in their molecular weight. It is critical that manufacturers not…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.January 13, 2023
White Papers Plastics Sustainability Part 3 – “Clearing Up The Confusion Surrounding Bioplastics” As we seek sustainable solutions for the plastic materials we use every day, bioplastics have…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.January 9, 2023
White Papers Plastics Sustainability Part 2 – “Are Biodegradable Plastics Really Sustainable” In recent years, the negative impact plastics can have on the environment has gained considerable…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.January 9, 2023
White Papers Plastics Sustainability Part 1 – “Don’t Bother Recycling” Our Love/Hate Relationship Plastics have been receiving increased attention in the media over the years…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.January 9, 2023
White Papers The Case for Performance-Based Material Specifications Imagine, after nearly two years of hard work, extensive testing, and various design iterations your…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.January 9, 2023
White Papers Understanding Chemical Recycling The term Chemical Recycling is easily misunderstood because it is one word that refers to…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.January 9, 2023
White Papers Plastics in the Floriculture Industry Plastics have revolutionized many industries over the years, including the floriculture industry. In fact, without…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.January 9, 2023
White Papers Antimicrobial Additives Staphylococcus bacteria on a surface The antimicrobial plastics market is projected to reach 43.1 billion…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.January 7, 2023
White Papers Medical Device Advances Made Possible With Plastics Antique brass syringe. Medical devices, even in their crudest forms, have been around for many…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.January 7, 2023