The world of plastics is constantly evolving, with new applications such as high-performance polymers, additive manufacturing, and bioplastics continually emerging to transform the field. Common to all applications - old and new - is the importance of mechanical testing that ensures manufacturers are producing quality products. In this webinar we'll be discussing the specific challenges […]

Products based on plastics can degrade by the effects of the environment. This webinar addresses the basic principles of polymer degradation caused by the effects of weather. The main environmental stress factors are solar radiation, heat, and moisture. Testing of the environmental durability can be done under natural conditions; however accelerated laboratory testing offer the […]

Speaker: Michael Paloian About Webinar: We are pleased to offer our second installment of our Design for… Webinar Series. This presentation will be led by Michael Paloian. Michael will be discussing what we need to consider early on in our design process in regards to the manufacturing process. This free webinar will be a great […]

This webinar is a practical introduction to polycarbonate, covering: Structure Polymerization Typical properties and applications Advantages/disadvantages Failure Tendencies In particular, attendees will become familiar with this important resin and understand its properties and potential failures.

Join Melissa Kurtz while she reviews advantages and disadvantages of various adhesive types! Register at: madisongroup.com/events

Find out more here: https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=8556 Summary Plastics are the most versatile materials ever invented, and have become a universal material, used for everything from water bottles to wings on combat aircraft to implanted artificial joints. Thermoplastic materials display properties that are unique when compared to other materials and have contributed greatly to the quality of […]

Plastics and composites offer designers a unique opportunity to reduce part cost while improving part and assembly quality. However, when undertaking a project that is looking to convert a part or assembly from more traditional materials to these polymeric based materials, extra attention needs to be given to the performance requirements of the end assembly, […]

Get inside information about what the future holds for rotational molding at SPE's must-attend event, "The Future of Rotomolding: Making Our Industry Innovative & Sustainable." Connect with rotational molding leaders and learn about the trends that are shaping the industry moving forward. Why Attend? Stay on top of new rotational molding technologies: Keeping up with […]