Selecting the right material upfront in the application design stage is critical in avoiding program delays, failures and possible product recalls or warranty issues. Getting support in material ...

This article is aimed at large scale 3D printing. For medium and desktop size printing, both thermoplastic materials and thermoset materials are used. While for large format additive manufacturing ...

Plastic plumbing materials have dominated the new construction market for years. Yet, the key differences between the leading plastics systems, PEX and CPVC, are too often not considered during ...

Once business owners complete the ideation process to create a unique product, they should uphold it with high-quality materials. Finding the right materials is a critical step that directly impacts ...

The pole material selection process is complex, considering the multiple options available in different corrosive and environmental conditions. Pole materials available for transmission utilities ...

Designing equipment for use in harsh environments is no easy task. Finding the appropriate materials is one of the most crucial but potentially complex steps, so manufacturers must note the importance ...

This is part of an ongoing series of articles on materials selection authored by Eric Larson, a mechanical engineer with 30 years of experience in plastics design, for PlasticsToday. His most recent ...

Adhesive selection can be a difficult and time-consuming process. While adhesive suppliers provide typical industry data on a variety of substrates, such data are difficult to extrapolate to needle ...