Editor’s Note
This article highlights a new AI-driven platform from Plastics.com that aims to streamline material selection for manufacturers and designers. By analyzing specific requirements against an extensive database, the tool promises to enhance efficiency and precision in choosing plastic materials.
Plastics.com has launched a new platform designed to simplify the process of selecting plastic materials for manufacturers and designers. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to analyze application requirements and recommend the most suitable materials from a vast database.
Barry Curtis and Dale Thomas, co-founders of Plastics.com, explained the motivation behind the new tool.
The platform allows users to input parameters such as required mechanical properties, chemical resistance, thermal stability, cost constraints, and environmental goals. The AI then cross-references these needs with its database, which includes information on virgin resins, recycled content materials, and bio-based polymers. A key feature is its ability to suggest alternative materials that may offer better performance, cost savings, or a lower environmental footprint.
Industry analysts suggest that tools like this could significantly accelerate design cycles and promote the adoption of more sustainable material choices by making comparative data easily accessible.
