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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

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Polymer Showdown — PC/ABS vs. PC/PBT

Welcome to the ultimate showdown in the world of polymers. In one corner, we have…

Richie Anfinsen, B.S.April 22, 2025

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Get the Most From Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites Parts

A staple responsibility for designers at any company is to investigate ways of manufacturing their…

Erik Foltz, M.S.February 21, 2025

A color variation defect on an injection molded part.

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Using Data to Pinpoint Cosmetic Defect Causes in Injection Molded Parts

Often in manufacturing it is assumed that part rejection, or low yield, is a result…

Richie Anfinsen, B.S.March 18, 2024

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Material Selection of Plastics – Navigating the Process

Material selection for a product can be a complex, daunting, and intimidating process when one…

Paul Gramann, PhD, PEJanuary 2, 2024

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Utilizing Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for Plastics Failure Analysis

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy is one of the most commonly used analytical techniques in plastic…

Jeffrey A. JansenJanuary 2, 2024

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Environmental Stress Cracking

Environmental stress cracking (ESC) is recognized as one of the leading causes of plastic failure.…

Jeffrey A. JansenJanuary 2, 2024

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Understanding the Consequences of Ductile-to-Brittle Transitions in Plastic Materials Failure

This paper was originally published and presented at The Society of Plastics Engineers’ ANTEC in…

Jeffrey A. JansenSeptember 28, 2023

Publications

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

Polymer Showdown — PC/ABS vs. PC/PBT

Get the Most From Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites Parts

Using Data to Pinpoint Cosmetic Defect Causes in Injection Molded Parts

Material Selection of Plastics – Navigating the Process

Utilizing Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for Plastics Failure Analysis

Environmental Stress Cracking

Understanding the Consequences of Ductile-to-Brittle Transitions in Plastic Materials Failure

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