O-rings are generally one of the first considerations when choosing a sealing feature between assembled components. They can be a simple and effective way to prevent air and water ingression...
Did you know that 25% of Plastic Failure issues are related to Molecular Weight ? Molecular weight (Mw) is key to understanding the entire Polymer Lifecycle i.e. Material Selection, Polymer...
REGISTER HERE: https://app.livestorm.co/p/601b6e42-a2b6-428c-94dc-1f00d876d031 This event is the second in our four-part series on how to successfully design and manufacture parts using glass reinforced plastics. The strength that glass reinforcement can...
SOLD OUT! Register here to attend Beyond the Surface: A Deep Dive into Plastic Material Selection for Performance Material selection is one of the fundamental aspects that will determine the...
Polycarbonate resins are used across a wide range of applications in many different sectors. They offer many advantages to the product designer in physical properties and aesthetics. Polycarbonate is also...
Plastics are widely used in a variety of applications and can be joined using a variety of techniques. Adhesives offer a versatile and effective way to join plastics, but the...
Material selection is one of the fundamental aspects that will determine the success or failure of a product. There is no perfect material; they all have inherent strengths and weaknesses....
The desire to incorporate sustainable materials into new products is ever increasing. This second event in our series on sustainability will examine several current material offerings that support various approaches...
This event is the first in our four-part series focused on polymer materials. This series will provide those that already have a basic knowledge of plastics with a deeper understanding...
This event is the second in our four-part series focused on polymer materials. This series will provide those that already have a basic knowledge of plastics with a deeper understanding...
Creep is the tendency of a polymeric material to deform permanently under the influence of constant stress and is a leading plastic failure mechanism. It occurs as a function of...
