Beyond the Surface: A Deep Dive into Plastic Material Selection for Performance (2024) Material selection is one of the fundamental aspects that will determine the success or failure…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.April 29, 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
White Papers Characterization of the Structure and Properties of PPE+HIPS Introduction Poly(phenylene ether) (PPE) , also known as poly(phenylene oxide) (PPO), is an extremely versatile…Jeffrey A. JansenDecember 28, 2023
Creep Failure of Plastics – WEBINAR Creep is the tendency of a polymeric material to deform permanently under the influence of…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.November 21, 2023
The Many Faces of Polymer Materials – Polyamides WEBINAR This event is the second in our four-part series focused on polymer materials. This series…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.November 21, 2023
The Many Faces of Polymer Materials – Olefins – WEBINAR This event is the first in our four-part series focused on polymer materials. This series…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.November 21, 2023
Plastics Sustainability – Material Alternatives – WEBINAR The desire to incorporate sustainable materials into new products is ever increasing. This second event…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.November 21, 2023
Navigating Plastic Material Selection – WEBINAR Material selection is one of the fundamental aspects that will determine the success or failure…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.November 21, 2023
Plastics Properties: Its All About the Temperature – WEBINAR The mechanical properties of plastics will vary depending on the temperature. Significant changes in short-term…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.November 15, 2023
An Overview of Polycarbonate Resin – WEBINAR Polycarbonate resins are used across a wide range of applications in many different sectors. They…Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.November 14, 2023