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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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Cross Sectioning as an Analysis Tool

Cross-sectioning is a crucial resource in an engineer’s toolbox. An engineer cannot evaluate what they…

The Madison GroupJanuary 2, 2024

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Characterization of the Structure and Properties of PPE+HIPS

Poly(phenylene ether) and High Impact Polystyrene (PPE+HIPS) blends offer a remarkably adaptable plastic solution. By…

Jeffrey A. JansenDecember 28, 2023

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Fractography – A Key Component of a Failure Analysis

Cracking - the partial fracture of a solid material - occurs as a result of…

Jeffrey A. JansenDecember 28, 2023

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The Power of Modulated DSC (MDSC) – Part 1

We begin this article series with an exploration of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), followed by…

Jack DeSousa, B.SOctober 27, 2023

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Shipping-Related Product Failures

Figure 1. Products stacked on pallets during shipment and storage. Recently, The Madison Group has…

The Madison GroupOctober 12, 2023

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The Importance of Material Characterization for Simulation Applications

Problem: For an injection molding application, a PC/PBT resin was chosen. However, as this specific…

The Madison GroupOctober 12, 2023

White Papers

The Benefits of a Non-Destructive Visual Analysis: A Case Study Part 2

There are many benefits to performing a non-destructive, visual analysis prior to destructively testing a…

Jack DeSousa, B.SOctober 12, 2023

Material Selection of Plastics – Navigating the Process

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

Environmental Stress Cracking

Cross Sectioning as an Analysis Tool

Characterization of the Structure and Properties of PPE+HIPS

Fractography – A Key Component of a Failure Analysis

The Power of Modulated DSC (MDSC) – Part 1

Shipping-Related Product Failures

The Importance of Material Characterization for Simulation Applications

The Benefits of a Non-Destructive Visual Analysis: A Case Study Part 2

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