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Video extensometer plastic test sample in grippers.

Richard Goshgarian from Instron Corp. demonstrates the operation of a video extensometer, a destructive test for measuring plastic tensile strength. 5:45

In-mold printing technology

Tom Furey from Industramark explains the advantages of using in-mold printing of plastic parts to Jessica Shapiro of MACHINE DESIGN. 6:54

Plastic parts for medical devices

Lee Teschler of Machine Design magazine talks with Jeff Thompson of Phillips Plastic Corp. about the use of plastic in medical devices. 6:44

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The advantages of plastic bearings

Stratasys

Darin Everett from Stratasys Inc. explains how additive fabrication is being used in rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing (DDM).