WEBINAR – The Degradation of Plastics
Nothing lasts forever and degradation is just one of the many mechanisms that dictates the…
Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.March 16, 2026
WEBINAR – Essentials of Plastic Failure
This webinar will cover a considerable range of topics important in understanding, diagnosing, and preventing…
Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.March 16, 2026
WEBINAR – Residual Stress the Invisible Killer (2026)
Residual stress is an often-overlooked issue in the world of plastics injection molding. With an…
Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.October 30, 2025
WEBINAR – Delving Deeper into Failure Analysis: Next Steps
This webinar, the concluding session in our comprehensive series, delves into critical steps following the…
Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.July 25, 2025
WEBINAR – Root Cause Analysis: The Quickest Way to Solve Your Problem
Plastic part failures cause costly production delays and performance issues. This presentation demonstrates how combining…
Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.April 18, 2025
WEBINAR – Delving Deeper into Failure Analysis: Fractography
Failure analysis is a critical process to identify the root cause of product failure. By…
Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.March 25, 2025
WEBINAR – Fatigue Failure of Plastics
Fatigue is the weakening of a material caused by repeatedly applied loads. It is the…
Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.March 25, 2025
WEBINAR – Environmental Stress Cracking – The Plastic Killer
Environmental stress cracking (ESC) is a leading cause of plastic component failure, with recent studies…
Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.March 25, 2025
WEBINAR – Delving Deeper into Failure Analysis: A Focus on Material Testing Techniques
Failure analysis is a critical process to identify the root cause of product failure. By…
Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.December 12, 2024
WEBINAR – Delving Deeper into Failure Analysis: An Introduction
Failure analysis is a critical process to identify the root cause of product failure. By…
Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.December 12, 2024