SPE WEBINAR: An Overview of Polycarbonate Resin 

$29 for SPE Members
$209 for Nonmembers

Summary

Polycarbonate resins are used across a wide range of applications in many different sectors. They offer many advantages to the product designer in physical properties and aesthetics. Polycarbonate is also compounded with a variety of thermoplastics to, and these blends results in an even more diverse property set. It is essential to thoroughly understand the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of polycarbonate and polycarbonate-based resins to effectively utilize their potential.

This webinar is a practical introduction to polycarbonate, covering:

• Structure
• Polymerization
• Typical properties and applications
• Advantages/disadvantages
• Failure Tendencies

In particular, attendees will become familiar with this important resin and understand its properties and potential failures.

About Speaker

Jeffrey A. Jansen
Engineering Manager
The Madison Group

Jeffrey A. Jansen is the Engineering Manager and a Partner at The Madison Group, an independent plastics engineering and consulting firm. Jeff is a proven plastic professional with more than 30 years of experience solving problems and addressing opportunities related to polymeric materials. He specializes in failure analysis, material identification and selection, as well as compatibility, aging, and lifetime prediction studies for thermoplastic materials. Jeff has performed over 5,000 investigations, both for industrial clients and as a part of litigation. He is a regular presenter on the SPE webinar series, covering a wide range of topics related to plastics failure, material performance, testing, and polymer technology. Jeff is a graduate of Carroll College and the Milwaukee School of Engineering.