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Are Polypropylene Mesh Implants Safe?
Recent problems and failures with PP mesh implants have led to thousands of hernia and surgical mesh lawsuits All products that contain hydrogen...
Plastic Failure Analysis & Testing (5)
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Fiber Optic Not Resistant to Corrosive Chemicals
The product shown below is an inspection light using the principles of illumination fiber optics to disperse high-intensity light in a 360-degree...
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Improved Fiber Optic Materials by Improving the Polymerization Process
Acrylic and methacrylic-based optical systems generally exhibit superior optical properties such as light transmission when bulk polymerized (e.g.,...
PVC Discoloration
PVC fabrics are used extensively in boats. Glen Raven Fabrics decided to hire Plastic Expert Group to figure out the root cause of the PVC...
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Failure of Automotive Pulley Caused by Defective Part Design
In an effort to reduce automobile weight and increase fuel economy, automobile manufacturers are replacing metal parts with lighter-weight materials....
Blow Molded PVC Bottle Failure
Before using a bottle to contain a chemical solution, chemical compatibility testing should be performed to ensure that the chemicals are compatible...