Plastics Joining (Page 2)

Polymers undergo creep and stress relaxation over long periods, which can be detrimental to the function of products in a multitude of industries. When designing devices or components that contain polymers, it is important to understand how to analyze stress relaxation vs. creep in plastic materials and develop mitigation strategies for the two phenomena. Polymer...

Over the past year, EWI has introduced new equipment to our polymers lab and broadened research and service offerings. Here's an update on the resources now available to our clients. Equipment and Capabilities In late 2023, we acquired a fully outfitted Anton Parr 702e Rheometer with multiple functions. Adaptive elements for measuring solid or melted...

Selecting the right material for a new medical device -- especially when it comes to polymers -- is critical to the success of the product. Material failures are costly and common; more than a third of FDA recalls are due to material problems. Preventing Material Failure in Plastic Products: A Resource for Medical Manufacturers, written...