Polymers

This should come as no surprise to product designers and manufacturers.... Bringing a new product to market takes a lot of time, money, and engineering know-how. Each phase in development – concept, design, prototyping, validation, and production – presents unique challenges that require special attention. If ignored, problems can mount and costs increase as development...

Using polymer pipelines safely and reliably in an energy transmission network requires a solid understanding of how the materials will be affected when exposed to CO2 at a range of different processing conditions. What happens when CO2 pressure, temperature, and mechanical loading – or all three – shift in the field? What kind of material...

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...