Introduction to Polymer Materials - Short Course

There are many types and grades of plastics available to today’s designers, and new formulations are being developed daily. You'll be introduced to the main material selection techniques to enhance your understanding and interpretation of the complex technical information provided by material suppliers. The beneficial environmental impact of different polymers will also be covered.

The course is designed to provide:

a comprehensive overview of polymer materials
an insight into their structure/properties relationship
an introduction to material selection techniques
an awareness of design considerations for plastics
an awareness of the beneficial environmental impact and sustainable design principles
the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in testing and characterisation of different types of plastics

This course is intended for those who would benefit from a comprehensive introduction to different types of polymer materials (plastics, rubbers, thermosetting resins and polymer-based composites) and their properties to successfully manage material selection for a wide range of applications (eg designers, product development engineers and architects).

It is also suitable for non-technical staff employed in industrial support areas such as sales and marketing, buying, costing, and warehouse and distribution departments who require detailed knowledge of different types of polymer materials and their properties.

This course does not require any prior knowledge and is suitable for those with little or no experience of the subject.

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