As with almost any material, selecting a rubber for an application requires consideration of many factors, including mechanical or physical service requirements, operating environment, a reasonable ...

This chapter discusses the structural design context for materials selection, the materials selection process, the evolution of computer systems that support the design process, and the needs for ...

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 ...

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) ...

Selecting the right material upfront in the application design stage is critical in avoiding program delays, failures and possible product recalls or warranty issues. Getting support in material ...

Medical device design and development has evolved over the years, notably influenced by market demands and regulatory requirements. Traditional design practices, beginning with a reliance on generic ...

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 ...

Adhesive selection can be a difficult and time-consuming process. While adhesive suppliers provide typical industry data on a variety of substrates, such data are difficult to extrapolate to needle ...

To identify the information technologies required for a computer-aided system to support materials selection, the committee articulated a future vision of a full-function Computer-Aided Materials ...