Periodically, EWI Associates write to share their experiences on the job. Miranda Marcus, Applications Engineer in our ultrasonics group and technical lead for plastic and composite joining, has published several popular articles about her life as a engineer in the world of applied R&D. Her latest essay, recently published on the question-and-answer blog site Quora, […]
Read MoreIn the most recent EWI Insights, there is an article highlighting a recent Friction Stir Welding (FSW) study with Polypropylene with nanocaly filler. This welding study showed that superior weld joints could be obtained in thick section thermoplastic composites. The weld strengths obtained for 6 wt% nanocomposite were significantly higher than those found during other […]
Read MorePlastic is constantly incorporated into new applications. As one of the go-to plastic welding specialists, I have the opportunity to develop assembly processes for several unique and challenging applications. I have had experiences welding components ranging from several meters to a few millimeters in length. It is truly exciting to work on such a variety […]
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