THE KNOWLEDGE LIBRARY
A clearer view. A better brief.
Original practical guides to material selection, packaging development and the questions worth asking.
Material selection & design guides
Build a stronger project brief with practical questions about geometry, materials, processing and validation.
Explore resource ↗Applications that connect materials to real needs
Explore practical design situations across sports and play, material handling, HVAC and automotive components.
Explore resource ↗Learn the language of better material decisions
A self-guided learning pathway for product teams, packaging engineers and buyers.
Explore resource ↗See the material possibilities
Explore material films and practical guidance for your next application.
Explore resource ↗Practical insights for packaging and component design
Original reading on lightweight components, insulating packs, food formats and circular design.
Explore resource ↗Responsible design: questions that lead to action
A practical framework for reviewing material use, service life, reuse and recovery in a product project.
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Material selection · 3 MIN READ
Choose the right EPP grade for your application
EPP grades and moulded densities support different design requirements. Begin with the component’s job and the conditions it will see.
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Packaging guide · 3 MIN READ
A better brief for cold-chain packaging
Temperature-sensitive shipping begins with a clear route profile. The container, payload and coolant need to work as one system.
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Circular design · 3 MIN READ
Designing returnable packaging for real journeys
Returnable packaging works when the return journey, cleaning process and handling behaviour have been planned as carefully as the outbound shipment.
Read guide →Engineering · 3 MIN READ
From a technical drawing to a useful prototype
A successful prototype answers a specific question. It should reveal whether a design works in the assembly, rather than simply reproduce its shape.
Read guide →FROM YOUR APPLICATION TO A CLEARER SPECIFICATION
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