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Flat- vs. Round-Fiber Reinforcement: A Growing Option for High-Performance Parts

Discontinuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites have earned a permanent place in the designer’s material palette. In…

Erik Foltz, M.S.August 18, 2026

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Plastic Additives and Fillers for Wear and Friction Applications

The first half of this article explored the fundamental principles of friction and wear in…

Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.July 20, 2026

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Plastic Selection for Wear and Friction Applications

Friction and wear are two significant factors affecting the lifespan and performance of plastic components…

Jack DeSousa, B.SJune 15, 2026

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Using Simulation To Anticipate, Correct Core Deflection in Injection Molding

Industry trends have pushed toward the miniaturization of devices and assemblies. One important consideration with…

Erik Foltz, M.S.May 7, 2026

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Polymer Selection: Identifying the Ideal Material for an Outdoor Application

The adoption of plastic materials for outdoor applications has been an evolving process. During the…

Javier Cruz, Ph.D.April 9, 2026

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Bringing Order to the Chaotic Debate of Turbulent Flow in Injection Molding

Attention to cooling line optimization of injection molds has increased in recent years. With the…

Erik Foltz, M.S.March 13, 2026

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Metal-to-Plastic Replacement: Identifying the Ideal Polymer Candidate

Since the earliest applications of synthetic polymers, plastics have steadily replaced traditional materials across a…

Paul Gramann, PhD, PEFebruary 16, 2026

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Polymer Showdown — POM vs. POK — May the Best Material Win!

Unlike the materials we have compared in the prior installments in the series, polyacetal (POM)…

Jeffrey A. JansenSeptember 9, 2025

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When Injection Molding Simulation Can Be a Great Troubleshooting Tool

As plastic product designs become more intricate and customer demands continue to rise, the challenges…

Erik Foltz, M.S.July 23, 2025

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Polymer Showdown — PPO vs. PA66

In the realm of high-performance polymers, poly(phenylene oxide) (PPO) and polyamide 6/6 (PA66) stand out…

Richie Anfinsen, B.S.June 18, 2025

Publications

Flat- vs. Round-Fiber Reinforcement: A Growing Option for High-Performance Parts

Plastic Additives and Fillers for Wear and Friction Applications

Plastic Selection for Wear and Friction Applications

Using Simulation To Anticipate, Correct Core Deflection in Injection Molding

Polymer Selection: Identifying the Ideal Material for an Outdoor Application

Bringing Order to the Chaotic Debate of Turbulent Flow in Injection Molding

Metal-to-Plastic Replacement: Identifying the Ideal Polymer Candidate

Polymer Showdown — POM vs. POK — May the Best Material Win!

When Injection Molding Simulation Can Be a Great Troubleshooting Tool

Polymer Showdown — PPO vs. PA66

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