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In this issue, Ben Howe of IDES helps us get 'Back to the Basics' of plastic test standards. His article links to a helpful library with illustrations for ASTM, ISO & IEC property descriptions.
Also, we're including Spot Market pricing from The Plastics Exchange and Futures Market pricing from the London Metal Exchange.
Warmest wishes,
The IDES Prospector Team
1. Plastic Test Standards - Back to Basics by Ben Howe, IDES.com
The most common test standards you’re most likely to encounter are ASTM, ISO, IEC, and UL standards. There are, of course, other organizations such as DIN, BS, NF, and JIS. A wide variety of other test standards dot the datasheet landscape. With so many different test standards appearing on datasheets it’s easy to get confused. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s time to step back for a moment and get back to basics.
2. Plastics Search on IDES.com
Last week we released an updated version of our Vertical Plastics Search Engine. Now you can quickly search the plastics universe from any page on IDES.com and get the most relevant search results!
3. Resin Pricing Report (street, spot & futures)
In partnership with The Plastics Exchange and the London Metal Exchange, we're pleased to provide you with:
Also, each month IDES gathers pricing information submitted anonymously from resin buyers and organizes it into a Street Market Pricing Report.
4. Vote! What's missing from Pro's data sheets?
Throughout February, we're collecting your suggestions on how we can improve Prosepector Pro's data sheets. What things are missing that you'd like to see available from every data sheet in Pro?
Take the 10-second questionnaire!
Congratulations to John Sarno of Magic Plastics
who was awarded an Apple iPod last December.
John, thank you for your long-time support of Prospector and IDES.
Since 1999, you've relied on us as your source for plastics information.
A Special Thank You from IDES!
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5. Complimentary Plastics Webinars
This year IDES is providing complimentary webinars for our Pro customers.
This Month's Featured Webinar:
Feb 13 - Intro & demo of the Universal Setup Sheet by John Bozzelli
The following webinars are available and recommended for customers who do not have access to advanced features available in Pro including; Property Search, Alternative Resins Search and Automotive Specs Search. Each webinar is 20 minutes followed by 10 minutes of Q&A.
Prospector Webinars:
- How to find alternative resins: Feb 9
- Searching plastics by material properties: Feb 14 | Feb 16
- How to find automotive approved plastics: Feb 21 | Feb 23
Full webinar schedule
6. Thermoplastics Weekly Summary
Jim Best, a 30-year plastics industry veteran, works every day to collect news issues related to Thermoplastics and wraps it up into a useful and succinct weekly report.
Some of this week's Thermoplastics Weekly Summary topics include:
- China's effect on the US Plastics Industry
- A better grip with overmolded thermoplastic urethane
- Low-viscosity polycarbonate for thin-wall increases melt flow by 30 to 50%
7. Promote Your Company on The Plastics Web®
With over 78,000 unique visitors in January, The Plastics Web® is quickly becoming the premier informational destination for plastics professionals. IDES offers several unique and exceptional marketing opportunities for you to reach them at the right time, all year long!
To learn more, contact Josh Dorrell: 800-788-4668 or 307-742-9227 ext. 220
8. OEMs: Find Companies to Process Your Products
In an effort to help OEM's connect with Plastics Processors, IDES has begun building a searchable directory of Molders. Soon you'll be able to quickly locate a company by processing method, primary markets served and geographic location.
The directory includes a profile page for each Molder so that you can quickly learn about each company and contact them directly to learn if they can help you manufacture your products.
Visit the Plastics Processors Directory today!
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