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White Papers Analysis of Everyday Objects That Fail Us – Cellphone Holder There is nothing more frustrating to a polymer expert than when the failure of a…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.January 20, 2024
Publications Navigating the Plastic Material Selection Process This chapter originally appeared in ASM Handbook, Volume 11B, in 2023. Choosing a specific material…Paul Gramann, PhD, PEJanuary 2, 2024
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