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WEBINAR – DFMA for Common Joining Techniques in Plastic Parts

Many presentations have been given that highlight the fundamentals of proper plastic part design. However,…

Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.April 10, 2026

Publications

Bringing Order to the Chaotic Debate of Turbulent Flow in Injection Molding

Attention to cooling line optimization of injection molds has increased in recent years. With the…

Erik Foltz, M.S.March 13, 2026

WEBINAR – Design and Processing Strategies for High-Performance Long Glass Fiber Composites

Long glass fiber composites are transforming thermoplastic product design by enabling lightweight, high-strength components with…

Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.December 18, 2025

WEBINAR – How to Address Cooling Issues in the Mold (2026)

One of the most desirable characteristics of injection molding is the ability to economically mass-produce…

Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.November 12, 2025

next steps after failure analysis

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

porosity in a molded part

WEBINAR – Is Your Mold Design Working for Your Part?

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and designers invest significant time and effort optimizing material selection and…

Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.July 25, 2025

injection molding simulation

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When Injection Molding Simulation Can Be a Great Troubleshooting Tool

As plastic product designs become more intricate and customer demands continue to rise, the challenges…

Erik Foltz, M.S.July 23, 2025

WEBINAR – Mastering Weld Lines: Design and Processing Strategies for Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastics

Adding glass fibers significantly enhances the strength and stiffness of plastic parts. However, achieving these…

Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.July 23, 2025

Part design influence on mold design

WEBINAR – Plastic Part Design: Front-Loading Success Before the Mold Design

Are you tired of costly design flaws in plastic parts that surface only after mold…

Hunter BeaumontJuly 17, 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