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POLYMER LIBRARY JUST GOT CHEAPER
22 March 2006 - Rapra Technology Limited
| Every researcher needs a fast and accurate source of information and the field of polymer science is growing at a tremendous pace. Company libraries have been shutting down as costs become paramount, but now hours are wasted every day trying to find key facts on the Internet. |
Wasting time on the web? Rapra's Polymerlibrary.com gives comprehensive results fast... and it just got cheaper! Every researcher needs a fast and accurate source of information and the field of polymer science is growing at a tremendous pace. Company libraries have been shutting down as costs become paramount, but now hours are wasted every day trying to find key facts on the Internet. For more than 30 years the Polymer Library has prided itself on being the first and foremost information resource for the plastics, rubber and polymeric composites industry. There are abstracts for over 900,000 articles and every two weeks we add more than 1000 records for national and international journal articles, conference papers, reports etc. An enhanced search interface makes this a fast and attractive source to find information. It's simple to use and available via the web, so that subscribers can keep up to date whether travelling or in the office. The Polymer Library holds full text articles for most abstracts, ready to be sent by email, fax or post within hours, a truly unique resource. Rapra has now announced that the price of viewing abstracts at the Polymer Library is coming down, for some accounts by up to 50%! Think of the advantage that having this world of literature at your fingertips would give you when developing a new product, finding out what your competitors are up to or simply trying to solve a problem. The answer to your needs may be just a couple of clicks away.
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About: Rapra Technology Limited
Rapra Technology is Europe’s leading independent plastics and rubber consultancy. Rapra provides comprehensive consultancy, technology and information services for the polymer industry and industries using plastics and rubber in any component, product or production process.
Company Statistics: Formerly the Rubber and Plastics Research Association (RAPRA)
Established 1919
5,000 clients worldwide per annum
2,000 technical projects each year
World class Information Centre
2 sites in the UK
130 staff Working for industry. Rapra provides specialist plastics and rubber technical, information and commercial services for the polymer industry and end-user industries including the automotive, construction, electrical, medical, offshore, packaging and polyurethane sectors. Rapra has a unique mix of on-site expertise and facilities enabling the application of an integrated approach to problem solving. Its capabilities lie in the skills and experience of its people, many of whom are recognised as leading experts in their field. Clients can commission individual services,specialist consultancy or participate in multi-client research projects, funded by EC and UK government and/or industry, to progress research and development of polymer technology and applications. Testing, analysis and calibration services. Rapra’s physical testing, analytical and chemical laboratories are UKAS accredited to provide UKAS certification and test to a range of national and international standards. Numerous physical tests assess material properties such as abrasion, fatigue, impact and stress and their performance in products in particular conditions. Rapra’s analytical and chemical laboratories undertake materials identification and characterisation etc. using a range of advanced chromatographic, spectroscopic and thermal techniques. Information services. Rapra’s technical facilities are complemented by an extensive polymer Information Centre. The Polymer Library is the world’s most comprehensive plastics and rubber information database in the public domain. Available either in hardcopy, on CD-ROM or via the internet, it contains over 850,000 references which are updated every two weeks. Rapra produces a range of publications including Journals, Industrial Analysis Reports, Review Reports and global Directories, detailed in a Publications Catalogue. Technology services. Rapra’s plastics and rubber technical services can prevent, identify or solve problems and improve on or ensure continuing quality. Supported by comprehensive testing, analysis and information facilities, technologists can tackle most polymer related projects. Whilst details of specialist services are available, the following represents Rapra’s core technical expertise: Materials selection & application support
Product design & development
Manufacturing process development
Prototyping & small scale production
Engineering & tooling
Fault & failure diagnosis
Testing & Analysis
Conferences
Rapra brings together leading academics and industrialists in an annual programme of national and international conferences. Renowned for their quality coverage of polymer topics, Rapra conferences are of interest to polymer processors and industry-wide users. Technology Training Courses
Rapra runs an extensive programme of short technology-based training courses covering materials, product design, processing techniques and environmental considerations. Recognised by the Institute of Materials Continuing Professional Development scheme, they aim to enhance in-house skills, help in identifying problems and to recognise potential opportunities. |
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