New Materials Database for Plastics Engineers

A recent partnership between The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) and SpecialChem grants SPE members full access to a searchable materials database of plastics and additives.

Universal Selector for plastics and elastomers. (Image courtesy of SpecialChem.)

SpecialChem’s Universal Selector includes 125,000 datasheets and offers multiple search criteria, including:

  • Properties
  • Applications
  • Suppliers
  • Brand
  • Features

“This strategic partnership with SPE is completely aligned with our corporate mission to help engineers quickly select the products they need by giving them access to all products in the world and the knowledge to select them,” said Christophe Cabarry, founder and CEO of SpecialChem.

“This new Materials Database resource we are offering with SpecialChem is an exciting match for SPE, enriching the value we offer our members,” said Wim DeVos, CEO of SPE. “Whether they are looking for materials with specific properties or searching for alternatives or even technical solutions, our engineers and purchasers will find this tool a very valuable asset.”

SPE was founded in 1942 to provide peer-reviewed technical information for plastics professionals. SpecialChem is a B2B digital marketing company for chemicals and materials with an online network of 500,000 engineers spread across four major industries:

  • Plastics and Elastomers
  • Paints, Coatings and Inks
  • Adhesives and Sealants
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care
For more information, visit the websites for the Society of Plastics Engineers or SpecialChem, or check out the Universal Selector itself here.