ANTEC (Annual Technical Conference), sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers, is the largest peer-reviewed technical conference and is perfectly positioned to help the plastics specialist achieve new levels of professional and personal development.

ANTEC (Annual Technical Conference), sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers, is the largest peer-reviewed technical conference and is perfectly positioned to help the plastics specialist achieve new levels of professional and personal development.

ANTEC (Annual Technical Conference), sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers, is the largest peer-reviewed technical conference and is perfectly positioned to help the plastics specialist achieve new levels of professional and personal development.

ANTEC (Annual Technical Conference), sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers, is the largest peer-reviewed technical conference and is perfectly positioned to help the plastics specialist achieve new levels of professional and personal development.

Keep your portable electronics right at hand wherever you need them with the SPE ClipHanger. The translucent gray, plastic SPE ClipHanger attaches securely to your cell phone, iPod, MP3, PDA, or pager with an industrial strength self-adhesive tab (tab can be removed with no sticky residue at a later date but is not reusable). Ergonomically designed, the thin yet exceptionally durable ClipHanger flexes to slip on to a pant belt loop, handbag strap, or backpack.

This book discusses common misperceptions about employment in manufacturing and R&D, analyzes what future business changes to expect within the industry, and the role of the financial community in the industry’s current wave of consolidations and divestitures. The business climate inside China is reviewed extensively, with particular note of future trends. The author does not gloss over the problems of doing business in China but explains how to deal with them. Also included is a chapter on the pharmaceutical industry and the rise of Asian pharmaceutical companies.

The book provides a state of the art description of the synthetic tools to precisely control various aspects of macromolecular structure including chain composition, microstructure, functionality and topology as well as modern characterization techniques at molecular and macroscopic level for various properties of well-defined (co)polymers in solution, bulk and at surfaces. The book addresses also the correlation of molecular structure with macroscopic properties additionally affected by processing. Finally, some emerging applications for the (co)polymers are highlighted.

Presents a 45-year long historic as well as scientific overview about the different national and international effects of the discovery of Ziegler´s catalysts and the hurdles to take on the way to its patent protection. It provides an impressive example of fights between academics and industry concerning patent rights and the economic utilization of academic research innovations.

Organic conducting polymers that contain covalently bound, charged functional groups that in turn have an impact on the properties of the polymer are referred to as “self-doped” conducting polymers. In particular, the presence of these groups can alter the stability of the doped structure as well as influence the nature of charge compensation and ion movement during redox switching.

Completely updated reference tool based upon the Knowledge Foundation's Small Fuel Cell conference series. 24 papers present the latest advancements in portable fuel cell technology from companies and organizations around the world.

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One of the most exciting areas of composites research is the development of modeling techniques to predict the response of composite materials to different forms of stress. In this book modeling approaches range from the micron to the meter in scale, and the authors explore the strengths and weaknesses of each particular model. A variety of material types from laminates and fiber-reinforced composites to monolithic and sandwich composites are discussed and a range of stress types and stress responses, from fracture and impact to wear and fatigue, are analyzed.

Explores the frontiers of pollution prevention through technologies that are at the forefront of green chemistry and engineering. Topics covered include environmentally benign synthesis, pharmaceuticals, greener solvents, and bio-based synthesis and processing. Each chapter provides an in-depth treatment of the technical aspects of a specific green chemistry and engineering innovation.

Materials and their properties usually limit the component designer. Advances in materials are critical because they enable new designs and product features that result in new or additional benefit to the component designer and user. This handbook takes a comparative approach geared toward problem solving and material selection. Chapters describe the state of the art in polymer composites, new tougher ceramics, intermetallics, metal matrix composites, metal alloys, as well as advances in manufacturing, nondestructive evaluation of structural ceramics, standards and codes, and corrosion.

Encourages engineers to incorporate rapid prototyping in their daily routine. It illustrates the benefits that come with the use of models at any stage of the product development process and defines the different types of models. It gives comprehensive coverage on the fundamentals of rapid prototyping and the special capabilities. Demonstrating how RPT can be an effective means for evaluating design before costly commitments are made makes Rapid Prototyping an invaluable resource. This book presents rapid prototyping and its principles in a thorough way that enhances the learning experience.

An overview of the current state of developments in engineering toughened plastics. New theoretical approaches and practical applications as well as advances in epoxy polymers, rubber toughening, polymer blends, and micro and macro concepts are included.

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Provides a simplified and practical approach to designing with plastic materials. It enables the reader to recognize the fundamental considerations necessary when designing products with plastics pertaining to the different processes and different plastics. Intended for both technical and non-technical readers, it encompasses the relation of materials and processes to understanding the art of designing.

It differs from other books in that it concentrates on the methodology of design. Whereas new material data and fabrication data change constantly, the basics do not.

Everything there is to know about inorganic pigments, this book offers a concise and thorough presentation of inorganic pigments in their diversity: their manufacturing processes, their applications and markets, their testing procedures and standards and also the health and environmental regulations relating to them. Over 40 first-class authors from leading chemical companies have created a uniform and clearly structured text, giving an excellent overview of the subject area.