Polymaker breaks that barrier with their online app. It is basically a product selection tool, but on steroids. By specifying ...

Incisive Surgical's Insorb subcuticular skin stapler (top) was made from polyetherimide for high mechanical and compressive strength. The Corex HSD from Trinity Orthopedics uses polycarbonate for ...

To identify the information technologies required for a computer-aided system to support materials selection, the committee articulated a future vision of a full-function Computer-Aided Materials ...

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 ...

Correct material selection is a critical factor in eliminating warranty and recall risk in plastic products and components. Here is a primer for some, and a reminder for others, on some of the basic ...

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 ...

For decades, the construction industry followed a familiar rhythm: design came first, materials followed. The pressing need for sustainable buildings has shattered this routine. Material selection is ...

The selection of the proper materials for a structural component is critical to engineering design. Existing design procedures may currently be sufficient, especially where experience exists, but ...