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Prospector Resin Blend
July 2008
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In this issue:

- The IDES Team


Search for Biopolymers in Prospector

As the plastics industry continues to grow, so does the concern for using biodegradable and environmentally-friendly products. Prospector currently has several ways to find biodegradable and recycled materials in our database, and we expect the number of materials that meet those criteria to grow substantially in the near future. Our database now contains information from over 650 global resin suppliers, many of which are now supplying biodegradable products.

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Webinar! Expert Material Selection Techniques with Michael Sepe

Michael Sepe, The Material Analyst

Join Michael Sepe, renowned materials expert, for an hour-long webinar as he introduces the New World of Material Selection:

In 1980 there were 4300 commercial choices in the world of plastic materials. Today there are over 75000 and the growth rate shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. In addition, the global marketplace has forced those tasked with selecting materials to focus on the importance of availability where the product will be manufactured. A technological solution that cannot be purchased close to the action is not a solution at all.

How does today’s design engineer cope with this explosion of information and the rapidly changing playing field? The task is made easier if you focus on the fundamentals of understanding material properties. With this as a foundation, you can build up to a commercial solution for any application. Without this stable starting point, the process becomes a maze of trade names and material property snapshots that leave everyone holding their breath and crossing their fingers as the first parts come off the mold.

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Finding Alternative Polymers

Finding alternative polymers has been a hot topic recently, especially with all the price increases of resin. This no doubt triggered numerous searches for alternative resins. Aside from price increases, there are other, more common reasons for finding alternative materials that you may encounter from time to time; either your parts need improvement, the material you've been using doesn't exist anymore, or you've been asked to cut costs yet again. Whatever the reason, it's time to start looking for another resin.

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Plastics Webinars & Training

Topic Date Time (ET) Presented by
Advanced User Training for Prospector July 25 11 am Melissa Jones, IDES
Introduction to Prospector July 25 3:30 pm Ann Redgate, IDES
Introduction to Prospector Aug. 1 11 am Ann Redgate, IDES
Advanced User Training for Prospector Aug. 1 3:30 pm Ann Redgate, IDES
Advanced User Training for Prospector Aug. 8 11 am Melissa Jones, IDES
Introduction to Prospector Aug. 8 3:30 pm Ann Redgate, IDES
Material Selection Basics Sep. 12 2 pm Michael Sepe

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