Porous polymers are the unknown science behind many of the products we use every day, providing key functionalities to products as diverse as coloring markers and diagnostic tests. In this webinar series, learn about the different types and functions of porous polymers and how they can be applied in just about any industry.

For almost 60 years, Porex has been partnering with our customers to deliver engineering and design innovations in porous polymers that turn their product ideas into reality. Join Avi Robbins, Porex vice president of product development and R&D, and other Porex material science experts as they help attendees explore how porous polymers can improve their product’s performance and drive market differentiation in their industry.

Perfect for design and manufacturing engineers who either have a potential product concept or need to fix a problem with an existing product, this monthly webinar series explores the science behind porous polymers and how to select the right type of material for your application.

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Upcoming Webinars

Improve UVC Air Disinfection System Efficacy with Highly Diffuse Reflective PTFE

March 29, 2022, 1 pm EST

As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for cleaner indoor air has become abundantly apparent.  The use of UVC to disinfect air has emerged as one of the top methods to neutralize pathogens, as this makes the indoor environment much safer for its occupants.  However, many challenges exist as direct UV exposure is harmful to life and effectively disinfecting a rapidly moving air stream in a closed system is challenging leading to ineffective products. 

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Master the Secret Weapon to Medical Device Performance: – An Introduction to Porous Polymer Technology

Recorded at Medical Plastics News on: Feb 1, 2022, 11:00 am ET

Porous polymers are the little-known science inside many of the products we use every day, providing key functionalities to products as diverse as coloring markers, plug-in air fresheners, pipette tip filters and pregnancy tests. In this webinar, learn about the different types and functions of porous polymers and how they can be applied in just about any industry.  Join Nadia Hajjar, category manager for life sciences, as she helps attendees explore the science behind the different porous polymer technologies and how their functional capabilities can provide game-changing differentiation to medical device and IVD manufacturers.

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Increase Microfluidic Cartridge Efficiency with Porous Polymers

Recorded on: June 22, 2021, 11:00am EST / 5pm CET

In the rapidly changing landscape of medical diagnosis and testing, the science of microfluidics used in many healthcare and life science applications brings along multiple benefits due to decreased sample input volume, reagent consumption and faster results.  The technology enables shorter run times, higher throughput rates – and all at reduced costs.  In this free webinar, developers of microfluidic test cartridges will gain a better understanding of how various porous polymer technologies can accentuate the advantages of microfluidic technologies and ultimately produce a more effective test.

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Expanding Your Possibilities: Die-Cutting, Converting & Assembling with Porous Polymers

Recorded on: May 18, 2021, 11:00 am ET

When developing your custom-engineered porous polymer components, it’s easy to focus only on the physical and chemical characteristics of the material itself. However, an area that is critical to understand as early as possible in the development process is how the final material will be assembled into the end product or device.  In this webinar, join Interstate Specialty Products, one of Porex’s preferred converters, to learn the many possibilities of die-cutting and converting in a wide variety of applications – from chromatography frits to wicks to vents. Then join Will Raybon, strategic market manager at Porex, to discuss how converting and assembly methods vary across the four porous polymer technology platforms and how to choose the best materials while keeping your end product’s assembly needs in mind.

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Using Highly Reflective PTFE to Improve Efficacy of UV Air Disinfection Systems

Recorded on: May 12, 2021, 12:00 pm ET

Clean indoor air awareness has always been important, but now has become a major hot topic. As it becomes clearer that viruses and pathogens can easily be transmitted in the air, having an air disinfection system – especially in public places – is becoming mainstream. Using UVC light to deactivate these pathogens has also proven to be one of the most effective ways to accomplish this. In this webinar, you will learn about how highly reflective microporous PTFE can improve the efficacy and efficiency of your UVC air disinfection systems. With a highly diffuse (Lambertian) reflectivity of up to 98% you can achieve amazingly uniform energy distribution within the reaction chamber, making them up to 4 times more effective than competitive materials.

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Deliver Formulation More Reliably and Safely with Porous Polymer Wicks

Recorded on: April 21, 2021
15:00 India Standard Time

The formulation delivery of an air care device such as an odor eliminator or air freshener can be significantly impacted by the material used for the wick, which is designed to both absorb the liquid and then diffuse or disseminate the liquid into the air.  Poor design and material choice can result in product malfunction that will contribute to both resource waste and replacement costs – as well as customer dissatisfaction and negative brand recognition. In this webinar, learn from our application experts how the science inside air freshener wicks works and best practices that you can use in developing your next-gen air care device to provide a safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective solution for your customers.

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Crankcase ventilation (CCV) systems: Are your materials limiting your safety and sustainability performance?

Recorded at the SAE Digital Summit on:

April 13, 2021, 11:00 am ET

The formulation delivery of an air care device such as an odor eliminator or air freshener can be significantly impacted by the material used for the wick, which is designed to both absorb the liquid and then diffuse or disseminate the liquid into the air.  Poor design and material choice can result in product malfunction that will contribute to both resource waste and replacement costs – as well as customer dissatisfaction and negative brand recognition. In this webinar, learn from our application experts how the science inside air freshener wicks works and best practices that you can use in developing your next-gen air care device to provide a safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective solution for your customers.

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Delivering Precision and Control: An Introduction to Track-Etched Membrane Technology

Recorded on: April 08, 2021

13:00 Malaysia Standard Time
14:00 Japan & Korea Standard Time
15:00 Australia Eastern Standard Time
10:30 India Standard Time

In this webinar, learn about a unique porous polymer technology that is lesser known than the traditional sintered plastics, bonded fiber, and open-cell foam offered by Porex.  Designed and manufactured by our new sister company Oxyphen, track-etched membranes feature a unique pore structure that provides the most precise control over pore size and pore density available in the industry.  Perfect for design and manufacturing engineers who either have a next-generation product concept or need to fix a problem with an existing product, this webinar will illustrate how this technology is used in a variety of filtration and venting applications from cell culture inserts and IV infusion filters to automotive headlight vents and industrial cap vents. 


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Solving for Automotive Headlamp Condensation & Fogging

Recorded on: April 07, 2021
11:00am ET / 5:00pm CET

Automotive lighting has specialized venting needs based on the overall vehicle design and lighting placement.  Proper venting design is essential for automotive lighting and ensures its proper everyday functionality and appearance. Not all vehicle lighting can be treated alike as they can require different venting solutions. In this webinar, you will learn about how PTFE, TEM (track etched membrane) and Fiber Based Membranes protect and enhance automotive lighting during a presentation and discussion between our technology experts, who explain how each venting material enables your lighting to perform at its best.


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When Results Matter: How to Increase Urine & Saliva Test Accuracy with Porous Polymers – Diagnostics

Recorded on: Feb. 25, 2021

13:00 Malaysia Standard Time
14:00 Japan & Korea Standard Time
15:00 Australia Eastern Standard Time
10:30 India Standard Time

In this webinar, engineers working on in-vitro diagnostic tests can learn how the materials used in front-end sample collection can impact the accuracy of the test results.  Inaccurate test results due to poor design and material choice can have devastating consequences for the consumer and the test’s overall brand image.  Learn how many challenges with test accuracy can be solved by the material used in sample collection – including absorption rate and uniformity, sample contaminates, quality variation, and how the material fits within the device.

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Delivering Robust Hydrophobic Membranes: An Introduction to Sintered PTFE Membrane Technology

Recorded on: Feb. 24, 2021, 11:00 am EST

Patented and manufactured Porex, Porex Virtek PTFE membranes feature a robust and durable membrane made from 100% pure sintered PTFE with properties such as excellent temperature and chemical resistance along with its naturally ultra-hydrophobicity.  The unique manufacturing process that utilizes both sintering followed by skiving can target specific customer requirements for pore size, density, and membrane thickness that affect air flow and water entry pressure, making these membranes ideal for water and dust-tight venting applications.  A secondary oleophobic treatment is also available that can meet the stringent AATCC Grade 8 designation which is useful in automotive and industrial applications.

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Best Practices in Venting of Medical Devices

Recorded on: Feb. 18, 2021, 11:00 am EST

In this webinar designed for medical device engineers, learn from Porex’s head of healthcare markets, Kyle Harris, how to design the best venting solution for your medical device using custom-engineered porous polymers.  Not only is venting an essential function for any sealed or closed system to relieve pressure and protect the device from the external environment, “active” venting solutions can also maintain the sterility of the device or formulation, provide a bacterial barrier, minimize contamination, control odors, and much more. 

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When Results Matter: How to Increase Urine & Saliva Test Accuracy with Porous Polymers – Diagnostics

Recorded on: Feb. 16, 2021, 11:00 am EST

In this webinar, engineers working on in-vitro diagnostic tests can learn how the materials used in front-end sample collection can impact the accuracy of the test results.  Inaccurate test results due to poor design and material choice can have devastating consequences for the consumer and the test’s overall brand image.  Learn how many challenges with test accuracy can be solved by the material used in sample collection – including absorption rate and uniformity, sample contaminates, quality variation, and how the material fits within the device.

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Improvements in Medical & Surgical Device Sterilization

Recorded on: Feb. 10, 2021, 11:00 am EST

In this webinar, engineers working on sterilization devices can learn how the materials used to vent and filter within the sterilization container have a critical impact on the performance and reliability of the container. Disposable filters that are found in many sterilization containers can be easily damaged or inserted incorrectly, which jeopardizes equipment sterility and increases infection risks. Take a tour of innovative and reusable medical-grade materials that can be designed into sterilization containers, and the science behind how they achieve this increased performance.

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Crankcase ventilation (CCV) systems: Are your materials limiting your safety and sustainability performance?

Recorded on: Feb. 03, 2021, 11:00 am EST

The automotive industry is facing stricter regulations to clean up global pollution levels by reducing vehicle emissions.  In this webinar, attendees will learn about the vulnerabilities of a crankcase ventilation system and the integral role filtration media plays within a functioning, successful design for greater emission performance.  While all CCV systems mean well, they are limited by their material components.  Join the discussion with Porex to discover how new porous material innovations with greater filtration stability can maintain crankcase and engine health and help eliminate dangerous emissions.

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Stronger Together: Bonded Fiber for Fluid Management

Recorded on: Jan. 21, 2021, 11:00 am EST

Bonded fiber is made in a similar fashion to sintered particles,but using fibrous standards instead of particles. In this webinar, learn more about this technology that features optimized capillary structures that can be made from countless raw polymers.

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Using Additives & Treatments to Maximize Porous Polymer Performance

Recorded on: Dec. 16, 2020, 12:00pm EST

One of the main benefits of porous polymers is that the porous structure can be used to “trap” additives that add another level of functionality to the component that is not possible with other types of materials.  Surface treatments can also be applied for added functionality by leveraging

the large amount of surface area within the porous structure.  In this webinar, learn from Rahul Maharsia, head of global R&D for Porex, about the various types of additives and treatments that can be used to add functionality and maximize the performance of your product beyond what the material itself provides. 

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Collaborative Innovation:  Demystifying the Porous Polymer Design & Engineering Process

Recorded on: Dec. 08, 2020

13:00 Malaysia Standard Time
14:00 Japan & Korea Standard Time
15:00 Australia Eastern Standard Time
10:30 India Standard Time

Our global joint development process between our material science engineers and our customers is unique to Porex, which means many people are unfamiliar with what happens in each step of the process – and ultimately how the custom-engineered porous material comes to life for them.  Using development scenarios from different industries, our head of product development and R&D will take attendees through each stage within our collaborative innovation process – from feasibility to production – to define the key decision points and design considerations along the way.

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Delivering Precision and Control: An Introduction to Track-Etched Membrane Technology

Recorded on:
November 12, 2020
11:00 am ET / 5:00pm CET

In this webinar, learn about a unique porous polymer technology that is lesser known than the traditional sintered plastics, bonded fiber, and open-cell foam offered by Porex.  Designed and manufactured by our new sister company Oxyphen, track-etched membranes feature a unique pore structure that provides the most precise control over pore size and pore density available in the industry.  Perfect for design and manufacturing engineers who either have a next-generation product concept or need to fix a problem with an existing product, this webinar will illustrate how this technology is used in a variety of filtration and venting applications from cell culture inserts and IV infusion filters to automotive headlight vents and industrial cap vents. 

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Using Porous Polymers for Filtration:  
Don’t Let Poor Design or Material Choice Become a Barrier

Recorded on:
Nov. 10, 2020

13:00 Malaysia Standard Time
14:00 Japan & Korea Standard Time
15:00 Australia Eastern Standard Time
10:30 India Standard Time

Whether it is to protect critical components, reduce contamination of the environment or ensure device functionality, filters play an important role for many products and manufacturing processes. Filters serve as the ultimate safeguard for a device, blocking or removing impurities such as unwanted gases, liquids or particles that can contaminate or negatively impact a device.  Porous plastic filter and separation media materials have been used for decades in the most demanding filtration and separation applications from water and industrial filtration to bioscience applications. Perfect for design and manufacturing engineers who either have a potential product concept or need to fix a problem with an existing product, this webinar will explore the science behind how porous polymer filtration media can be the game-changer for optimal device functionality and performance across industries as varied as healthcare, industrial, and electronics.

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Improvements in Surgical and Medical Device Sterilization

Recorded for Qmed and MD+DI on:
October 14, 2020
11:00 am EST

In this webinar, engineers working on sterilization devices can learn how the materials used to vent and filter within the sterilization container have a critical impact on the performance and reliability of the container. Disposable filters that are found in many sterilization containers can be easily damaged or inserted incorrectly, which jeopardizes equipment sterility and increases infection risks. Take a tour of innovative and reusable medical-grade materials that can be designed into sterilization containers, and the science behind how they achieve this increased performance.

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Deliver Fragrance More Reliably and Safely with Porous Polymer Wicks

Recorded on:
October 13, 2020
11:00 am ET / 5:00pm CET

The fragrance delivery of an air care device such as an odor eliminator or air freshener can be significantly impacted by the material used for the wick, which is designed to both absorb the liquid and then diffuse or disseminate the liquid into the air.  Poor design and material choice can result in product malfunction that will contribute to both resource waste and replacement costs – as well as customer dissatisfaction and negative brand recognition. In this webinar, learn from our application experts how the science inside air freshener wicks works and best practices that you can use in developing your next-gen air care device to provide a safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective solution for your customers.

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Collaborative Innovation:  Demystifying the Porous Polymer Design & Engineering Process

Recorded on:
October 06, 2020
1:00 pm (EST)

Our global joint development process between our material science engineers and our customers is unique to Porex, which means many people are unfamiliar with what happens in each step of the process – and ultimately how the custom-engineered porous material comes to life for them.  Using development scenarios from different industries, our head of product development and R&D will take attendees through each stage within our collaborative innovation process – from feasibility to production – to define the key decision points and design considerations along the way.

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Designing more sustainable products with porous polymers

Recorded on:
October 06, 2020
13:00 Malaysia Standard Time
14:00 Japan & Korea Standard Time
15:00 Australia Eastern Standard Time
10:30 India Standard Time

Porous polymers are the little-known science inside many of the products we use every day, providing key functionalities to products as diverse as coloring markers and pregnancy tests.  In this presentation, learn about the various porous polymer technologies – sintered plastics, bonded fiber, and open-cell foam – and how each can be used to design more sustainable products.  More sustainable design options include the use of recycled plastic resins, bio-based polymers, and biodegradable resins instead of single-use plastics.  In addition, porous polymers can impact sustainability through decreased waste creation, increased energy efficiency, or decreased off-gassing of VOCs. Achieving increased sustainability requires different technical considerations based on the technology and functionality, and we will explain how best to design with sustainability in mind.

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Making Gas Sensors Safer & More Effective with Porous Polymers

Recorded on:
September 23, 2020, 11:00 am (EST)

This webinar will explain the role of various sensor components in the gas sensor- including the electrolyte reservoir and gas absorption filters – and how they impact the overall performance of the sensor. Learn why companies are moving away from these materials and how both your assembly workers and the sensor can benefit from the removal of these harmful materials. In addition to understanding the safety implications of incorporating these harmful materials in your sensors, this webinar will also illustrate how these materials can compromise manufacturing efficiency and sensor reliability.

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Master the Secret Weapon for Product Performance:
An Introduction to Porous Polymers

Recorded: September 1, 2020
13:00 Malaysia Standard Time
14:00 Japan & Korea Standard Time
15:00 Australia Eastern Standard Time
10:30 India Standard Time

Porous polymers are the little-known science inside many of the products we use every day, providing key functionalities to products as diverse as markers and diagnostic tests.  Perfect for engineers who either have a new product concept or need to fix a design problem, this webinar will explain how to select the right type of material and technology for your application.

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Maximizing Product Performance with Sintered Plastics

Recorded:
August 26, 2020, 11:00 am EST

One of the types of porous polymers, sintered particle materials are engineered from various polymers with controlled pore sizes to provide outstanding strength, durability, chemical resistance, resiliency, and design flexibility across multiple applications.  In this webinar, learn about key applications of sintered particles across all six functional areas – absorption, application, diffusion, filtration, wicking, and venting – and how to determine the material and characteristics your application needs.

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Designing more sustainable products with porous polymers

Recorded:
11:00 am EST, July 28, 2020

Porous polymers are the little-known science inside many of the products we use every day, providing key functionalities to products as diverse as coloring markers and pregnancy tests.  In this presentation, learn about the various porous polymer technologies – sintered plastics, bonded fiber, and open-cell foam – and how each can be used to design more sustainable products.  More sustainable design options include the use of recycled plastic resins, bio-based polymers, and biodegradable resins instead of single-use plastics.  In addition, porous polymers can impact sustainability through decreased waste creation, increased energy efficiency, or decreased off-gassing of VOCs. Achieving increased sustainability requires different technical considerations based on the technology and functionality, and we will explain how best to design with sustainability in mind.

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Mastering Absorption: Controlling Liquid Retention & Release with Porous Polymers

Recorded: July 28, 2020

13:00 Malaysia Standard Time
14:00 Japan & Korea Standard Time
15:00 Australia Eastern Standard Time
10:30 India Standard Time

Absorption is one of the most common – and crucial – means of controlling liquids. From collecting and holding a biological sample for testing to helping transfer makeup from an applicator to the skin, absorption is a function with major impact on the everyday lives of consumers. Absorptive materials can trap harmful contaminants and fluids or serve as the first step in delivering a desired formula.

Perfect for design and manufacturing engineers who either have a potential product concept or need to fix a problem with an existing product, this webinar will explore the science behind absorption and how to pick the materials most suitable for your design needs.

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Flattening the COVID-19 Curve with Porous Polymers

Recorded: June 16, 2020
1:00pm Malaysia Standard Time / 2:00pm Japan & Korea Standard Time / 3:00pm Australia Eastern Standard Time / 10:30am India Standard Time

Porous polymers are the unknown science behind many of the products used in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. From diagnostic tests to UV disinfection chambers and countless other applications, the different types and functions of porous polymers can be used to improve product performance and flatten the COVID-19 curve.

Perfect for design and manufacturing engineers who have either a potential product concept or need to improve an existing product, this webinar will explore the science behind specific applications being used to flatten the COVID-19 curve and how to pick the materials most suitable for your design needs.

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Mastering Absorption:
Controlling Liquid Retention & Release with Porous Polymers

Recorded: 11:00 am EST, June 10, 2020

Absorption is one of the most common – and crucial – means of controlling liquids. From collecting and holding a biological sample for testing to helping transfer makeup from an applicator to the skin, absorption is a function with major impact on the everyday lives of consumers. Absorptive materials can trap harmful contaminants and fluids or serve as the first step in delivering a desired formula.

Perfect for design and manufacturing engineers who either have a potential product concept or need to fix a problem with an existing product, this webinar will explore the science behind absorption and how to pick the materials most suitable for your design needs.

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How to Optimize UV Disinfection Efficiency Using Microporous PTFE

Recorded: 11:00 am EST, June 3, 2020

Over the past few months in the new COVID-19 reality, the awareness of how we carry and transmit diseases has grown exponentially.  As we enter this new “normal,” sanitation and disinfection have entered our everyday vernacular.  One of the best-known ways to disinfect is through the usage of UV-C light, which deactivates pathogens, thereby leaving them unable to replicate.  This webinar will explore the science behind how microporous PTFE reflective media can be the game-changer for optimal sterilization device functionality and performance.

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Flattening the COVID-19 Curve with Porous Polymers

Recorded: 11:00 am EST, May 27, 2020

Porous polymers are the unknown science behind many of the products used in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. From diagnostic tests to UV disinfection chambers and countless other applications, the different types and functions of porous polymers can be used to improve product performance and flatten the COVID-19 curve.

Perfect for design and manufacturing engineers who have either a potential product concept or need to improve an existing product, this webinar will explore the science behind specific applications being used to flatten the COVID-19 curve and how to pick the materials most suitable for your design needs.

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Using Porous Polymers for Filtration:  
Don’t Let Poor Design or Material Choice Become a Barrier

Recorded: 11:00 am DST, Apr. 30, 2020

Whether it is to protect critical components, reduce contamination of the environment or ensure device functionality, filters play an important role for many products and manufacturing processes. Filters serve as the ultimate safeguard for a device, blocking or removing impurities such as unwanted gases, liquids or particles that can contaminate or negatively impact a device.  Porous plastic filter and separation media materials have been used for decades in the most demanding filtration and separation applications from water and industrial filtration to bioscience applications. Perfect for design and manufacturing engineers who either have a potential product concept or need to fix a problem with an existing product, this webinar will explore the science behind how porous polymer filtration media can be the game-changer for optimal device functionality and performance across industries as varied as healthcare, industrial, and electronics.

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Master the Secret Weapon for Product Performance:
An Introduction to Porous Polymers

Recorded: 11:00 am DST, Mar. 24, 2020

Porous polymers are the little-known science inside many of the products we use every day, providing key functionalities to products as diverse as markers and diagnostic tests.  Perfect for engineers who either have a new product concept or need to fix a design problem, this webinar will explain how to select the right type of material and technology for your application.

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Apply Like the Experts: Best Practices for Achieving your Desired Product Experience

Recorded: 11:00 am EST, Feb. 18, 2020

Many items that consumers use every day rely both on the accurate and reliable release and the application of liquids onto a surface or a substrate.   Whether a cosmetic product transferring liquid eye-liner formula to an eye or a marker transferring ink to paper, these products would fail to work properly without functional solutions for managing the storage and output of their ingredients.   Seemingly basic designs require a sophisticated interplay between different types of porous components – including both reservoirs for formula storage and applicators (also called nibs in writing instruments) – that work together to manage formula delivery to provide the specific user experience required by the manufacturer.   Understanding the relationship between these porous polymer components, as well as the unique interactions between ingredients of different viscosities and materials with different porosities, is critical for mastering how application can be optimized in your product.

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Wicking Workshop: Tips and Tricks for Better Function

Recorded: 11:00 am EST, Dec. 11, 2019

Used in everything from cosmetics to writing instruments to diagnostics equipment, wicking systems are essential to controlling liquid volume capacity and fluid transfer rates. In this webinar, learn how wicking works across multiple types of application in order to determine what type of wicking solution – including material, technology, and characteristics – is best suited for your application.

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Decoding your Venting Needs: Which Materials Work Best?

Recorded: 11:00 am EST, Nov.19, 2019

From common household electronics to critical medical devices, venting is an essential application that ensures both high-tech and low-tech devices used everyday function properly in their respective environments. Not all devices are alike and thus require different venting solutions.  In this webinar, learn how to determine if you need a venting solution as well which venting materials enable your devices to perform at their best. 

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Redefining the Capabilities of Foam with Open-Cell Technology

Recorded: 11:00 a.m. EST, Oct. 18, 2019

New advancements in material development allow the infusion of customer-exclusive additives including antimicrobials, nanomaterials, pharmaceuticals, botanicals, cosmetic ingredients and colorants – thereby helping to achieve custom product specifications and to enhance product differentiation.  In this webinar, challenge what you know about foam and discover the unique manufacturing process of open-cell foam and how to determine the material and characteristics your product design needs.

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Stronger Together: Bonded Fiber for Fluid Management

Recorded: 11:00 am EST, Sept. 24, 2019

Bonded fiber is made in a similar fashion to sintered particles,but using fibrous standards instead of particles. In this webinar, learn more about this technology that features optimized capillary structures that can be made from countless raw polymers.

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Passport to Performance: Maximizing Device Capabilities with Sintered Particles

Recorded: 11:00 am EST, August 27, 2019

One of the types of porous polymers, sintered particle materials are engineered from various polymers with controlled pore sizes to provide outstanding strength, durability, chemical resistance, resiliency, and design flexibility across multiple applications.  In this webinar, learn about key applications of sintered particles across all six functional areas – absorption, application, diffusion, filtration, wicking, and venting – and how to determine the material and characteristics your application needs.

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