WEBINAR – Robust or Bust: Designing for Long Term Loading
A product is only as reliable as the data behind its design. While the first…
Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.April 30, 2026
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
WEBINAR – Design and Material Considerations for Elastomeric Seals
O-rings are generally one of the first considerations when choosing a sealing feature between assembled…
Melissa L. Kurtz, M.S.March 16, 2026
Metal-to-Plastic Replacement: Identifying the Ideal Polymer Candidate
Since the earliest applications of synthetic polymers, plastics have steadily replaced traditional materials across a…
Paul Gramann, PhD, PEFebruary 16, 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
How a Product Profile Can Accelerate Your Design Process
The excitement at the beginning of the product design process brings lots of energy and…
Erik Foltz, M.S.August 19, 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 – 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
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
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