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The Promise of Bioplastics – State of the Technology, Feedstock, and Commercial Landscape

Presented by: Ramani Narayan, Michigan State University, February 11, 2010
$99.00
Description:
Biobased plastics offer the value proposition of a reduced carbon footprint. Biodegradability offers an environmentally responsible option for products at the end of their lifecycles. This webinar reviews this value proposition and presents an approach to positioning and communicating the value proposition with real-world product examples. Material and process carbon footprint analysis and LCA (lifecycle assessment) tools will be discussed.

Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) – Low-Quantity Injection Molding for the Life-Sciences Industry

Presented by: Ken Schweitz & Doug Culbertson, Premold Corporation, January 20, 2010
$99.00
Description:
The Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) process economically produces low-quantity injection-molded parts for the life-sciences industry. Medium-sized to large enclosures and housings can be produced from low-cost tooling. Designing for the RIM process is easier than designing injection-molded parts because the RIM process allows more design freedom. The RIM process is relatively new and perhaps the least understood and most underutilized of the low-pressure processes for plastic parts. Recent developments in resins have allowed this high-value process to compete with injection molding.

Ultraviolet (UV) Effects on Plastic Materials

Presented by: Jeffrey A. Jansen, Stork Technimet, January 27, 2010
$99.00
Description:
If you work with plastic components that are subject to outdoor exposure, this webinar will enhance your understanding of the interaction between UV radiation-based weathering and plastic resins, and help you prevent the components’ premature failure. Topics covered include an introduction to UV degradation and an explanation of the failure mechanism characteristic of UV radiation/plastic interaction. Case studies associated with UV radiation exposure will be presented.

Plastic Conversion Processes Selecting the Correct Process for Your Design, Parts 1 & 2

Presented by: Eric Cybulski, 3M, February 3 & February 10, 2010
$149.00
Description:
Overview

Joining of Plastics: Handbook for Designers and Engineers, 3rd edition

Jordan Rotheiser, 2009

ISBN: 
9781569904459
$130.00
Description:

This comprehensive “how-to” book describes all the principal fastening and joining methods used to assemble plastic parts, explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each. Joining of Plastics also details which joining methods are most suitable for which materials and molding processes—invaluable information for design engineers and processors.

Contents
Designing for Efficient Assembly
Cost Reduction in Assembly
Design for Recycling and Disassembly
Assembly Method Selection by Materials
Assembly Method Selection by Process
Adhesive and Solvent Joining

Vinyltec® Conference 2009

Indianapolis, IN - October 2009, CDROM

$150.00
Description:

Vinyltec 2009 “Sustainable PVC Fundamentals” held on Oct 6th & 7th, 2009 in Indianapolis, IN.

Breakthrough Inventions in Polymer Extrusion and Compounding Processes, Polymer Blends and the Role of Fundamental Mechanisms

Presented by: Chi-Kai Shih, Chi-Kai Shih LLC, December 9, 2009
$99.00
Description:
Vast improvements in polymer extrusion have been achieved through breakthrough innovations and inventions in fundamental mechanisms, machinery, screw and barrel design, functional operations, monitoring, and control. Discoveries in the fundamental extrusion mechanism played a major role in these inventions. Over the years, these discoveries helped identify the deficiencies existing in the original extruders, screw designs, and compounding processes, and hence initiated a variety of breakthroughs leading to the highly productive processes of today.

Pricing for Profitability - Activity-Based Pricing for Competitive Advantage

Presented by: John Daly, Executive Education, Inc. and Craig S. Carrel, Team 1 Plastics, November 5, 2009
$99.00
Description:

    John Daly will present the first section, which will focus on the theory of activity-based pricing.

Morphology and Properties of Exfoliated Graphene/Thermoplastic Nanocomposites

Presented by: Chris Macosko, University of Minnesota, November 18, 2009
$99.00
Description:
Graphite has attracted attention as a reinforcement for polymers because of its ability to modify electrical conductivity and the mechanical and gas-barrier properties of host polymers, and its potentially lower cost than carbon nanotubes. If graphite can be exfoliated into atomically thin graphene sheets, it is possible to achieve the highest property enhancements at low loadings. However, exfoliation of graphite via conventional composite-manufacturing strategies is challenging.

Review on Mechanism and Quantification of Polyethylene Discoloration

Presented by: Dr. Thoi Ho, December 3, 2009
$99.00
Description:
The discoloration of polyolefins has been extensively studied. The key mechanism of discoloration includes oxidation of polyethylene and/or oxidation of hindered phenolics used as antioxidants by oxygen or nitroxide pollutants from hydrocarbon combustion, e.g., internal combustion engines, or methane- or propane-fired heating systems.

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