Material selection affects a number of product-specific characteristics. Therefore, early and accurate resin choices are crucial to successfully launching a product. (Photo by Hubert Schriebl) ...

Plastic plumbing materials have dominated the new construction market for years. Yet, the key differences between the leading plastics systems, PEX and CPVC, are too often not considered during ...

Material selection directly impacts manufacturing efficiency, cost, and product quality. The right materials help reduce ...

This article is aimed at large scale 3D printing. For medium and desktop size printing, both thermoplastic materials and thermoset materials are used. While for large format additive manufacturing ...

Produced with all-steel rotating components, the Bevel Buddy Box from Sumimoto Drive Technologies is a compact right-angle-shaft gearmotor with a bevel and helical gear mechanism, designed for hollow ...

As the global community grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, the construction industry finds itself at a critical juncture. Responsible for approximately 40% of worldwide greenhouse ...

How do you decide on the “right” fastener type for a component or assembly involving composite and plastic materials in a time-efficient way? To define which materials and concepts a fastener type is ...

Many choices exist in today's market for materials to repair concrete. Manufacturers produce a variety of materials: cement-based, acrylic-modified, epoxies and other chemicals, all of which can be ...