Polymer fundamentals for medical device design

Essential things you need to know about material properties, processability and performance

How things are changing in the industry and how best to meet these challenges and opportunities

Introduction to materials selection: what you need to know about materials databases and avoiding common pitfalls

Different ways to search for a polymer or a polymer additive: how to avoid wasting time and effort investigating the wrong materials

Discover unique materials and additives data sources

How to use materials data throughout the device lifecycle

Informed approaches to prototype and product development: How to avoid expensive tooling design and redesign iterations

Developing and implementing a global materials strategy

Fundamentals first approach to troubleshooting: material, process and product failure case studies

Ensuring plastics supply chain integrity; Understanding recycled material properties, process histories and environmental impact