Prospector Resin Blend
 

Now that the new version of Prospector is available, we're curious to learn what you like or don't like about it. Perhaps you can answer a short questionnaire (just 3 questions) to help us provide you the best service possible:

Here's the (short) questionnaire

Also, we've received a few questions about logging into Prospector and displaying datasheets. Here are quick fix tips.

In this issue:

- The IDES Team


Prospector Quick Tip!

Prospector Quick Tip!

How to Compare Plastics
In this short tutorial video, you'll learn how to compare two materials side by side in a product datasheet. This technique is also a powerful way for manufacturers and distributors to benchmark the performance of their materials in comparison to their competitor's grades. View demo (1 min.)


New Version of Prospector Now Available!

Prospector's Quick Search
Snapshot of Prospector's
New Quick Connect

The new Prospector will help you more efficiently research materials, analyze resins for specific design applications, and buy plastic from reputable suppliers.

  • Easier datasheet navigation
  • More processing information
  • Supplier literature provided
  • Integrated where to buy system
  • New materials search
  • Filter search results
  • Data export functionality
  • Quick connect to data

View some of the new features  |  Login to Prospector


Reach New Customers with Webinars

Webinars

It's harder and harder to meet with new customers - with the rising cost of travel and the simple fact that your prospects are just too busy to meet. What if you could present to 100’s of prospects and never leave the comfort of your office?

Webinars have become the best way to showcase your products and technical expertise to gain customers. But the big challenges are mastering the technology and promoting it properly so you have a large audience.

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The Plastics Marketplace™

Did you know that you can receive an email that will alert you to the latest additions to the marketplace? It takes just seconds to sign up and best of all, it’s free! Sign up for the alerts.

You can also list materials that you have available. These resins can be prime, reprocessed, regrind, widespec or scrap. We have a number of suppliers and compounders of prime material that have had success in moving their inventory. It is fast, easy and also free of charge. Learn how to submit your materials.

Recent listings in the Marketplace include:

Item # Family Description Form lbs $/lb
146-1632 Acetal (POM) Copolymer Ticona Celcon M25 VIRGIN
2,100
$1.25
146-1643 Acetal (POM) Copolymer Celcon UV90Z Ebony VIRGIN
4,500
$0.85
146-1631 HDPE Dow HDPE DMDA 8904 NT7 VIRGIN
80,000
$0.50
2-1457 Nylon 6 Nylon 6- unfilled natural, good color, 11,000psi/t... REPRO
88,000
$0.68
146-1633 Nylon 6 BASF Ultramid 8253GHS Bk102 VIRGIN
2,400
$1.25
146-1634 Nylon 66 Solutia Vydyne 20NSP VIRGIN
8,500
$1.25
146-1635 Nylon 66 Solutia Vydyne 52HSP imp modified (408HS type) VIRGIN
15,000
$0.70
146-1636 PBT Celanex 3300D VIRGIN
2,100
$1.25
146-1637 PBT Celanex 3200-2 VIRGIN
880
$1.25
146-1638 PBT DuPont Crastin SK652FR, DR48 type VIRGIN
1,800
$1.25
146-1644 PC Vgn Black LNP DC1002 FR (10% Carbon fiber filled) VIRGIN
3,700
$1.50
146-1641 PEEK Victrex PEEK 450GL30 REGRIND
1,000
$7.50
146-1639 PEI Ultem 2310-7301 VIRGIN
1,400
$4.50
146-1640 PEI Ultem 1000-1000 REGRIND
1,600
$3.00
146-1642 SAN Dow Tyrill 990 Crystone VIRGIN
8,800
$0.85
View all listings      

Plastics Webinars & Training

Topic Date (EDT) / GMT -4 Presented by
Introduction to Prospector Apr. 24 11:00 am Ann Redgate, IDES
Best Molding Practices Apr. 29 2:00 pm Andy Routsis
Introduction to Prospector May 1 11:00 am Ann Redgate, IDES
Introduction to Prospector May 1 3:30 pm Ann Redgate, IDES
Optimize Part Design for Hot Runner Systems May 6 2:00 pm John Daniels, Husky
Introduction to Prospector May 8 11:00 am Ann Redgate, IDES
10 Key Principles of Extrusion May 12 11:00 am Allan Griff
Feeding the Hopper: Materials for Extrusion May 14 11:00 am Allan Griff
Introduction to Prospector May 15 11:00 am Ann Redgate, IDES
Introduction to Prospector May 22 11:00 am Melissa Jones, IDES
Introduction to Prospector May 29 11:00 am Ann Redgate, IDES
Introduction to Prospector May 29 3:30 pm Ann Redgate, IDES
Extrusion at NPE 2009 July 7 11:00 am Allan Griff, Consultant
View full schedule

Prospector Demo Center

Prospector Demo Center

Prospector's Advanced Searches can help your organization save thousands of dollars! To learn more, we invite you to view these short demonstrational videos:

Alternative Resins Search
Find offset plastics in less than 30 seconds!

Property Search
Resin selection made fast, easy -- accurate!

Automotive Plastics Search
Quickly locate automotive approved plastics!

Curve Data Search
View, overlay and export curve data.

Visit the demo center  |  Attend a live demonstration


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