Prospector Knowledge CenterProspector Knowledge Center https://www.ulprospector.com Welcome to the blog for UL Prospector, the most comprehensive raw material search engine for product developers. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:32:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The Cliff Inside the Mold: What Undercuts Teach Us About Making Things https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22677/pe-the-cliff-inside-the-mold-what-undercuts-teach-us-about-making-things/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22677/pe-the-cliff-inside-the-mold-what-undercuts-teach-us-about-making-things/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:55 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/injectionmolding510-150x150.jpg Long before anyone spoke of injection molding, ancient Greek bronze casters were already fighting this battle. Building the clay or plaster molds used in indirect lost-wax casting, they divided each mold into as few sections as possible without damaging any … Continued

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Long before anyone spoke of injection molding, ancient Greek bronze casters were already fighting this battle. Building the clay or plaster molds used in indirect lost-wax casting, they divided each mold into as few sections as possible without damaging any … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22677/pe-the-cliff-inside-the-mold-what-undercuts-teach-us-about-making-things/feed/ 0 Eco-Friendly Coatings, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22538/pc-eco-friendly-coatings-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22538/pc-eco-friendly-coatings-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:47 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EcoFriendlyGraphicWally510-150x150.png Eco-friendly might be one of today’s most overused marketing claims. It is often applied to various formulations like personal care products (i.e., shampoos, lotions, and sunscreens), household cleaners, and fabric care products. But what does “eco-friendly” mean? Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary … Continued

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Eco-friendly might be one of today’s most overused marketing claims. It is often applied to various formulations like personal care products (i.e., shampoos, lotions, and sunscreens), household cleaners, and fabric care products. But what does “eco-friendly” mean? Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22538/pc-eco-friendly-coatings-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow/feed/ 0 EVs Are Reshaping the Lubricants Industry https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22689/evs-are-reshaping-the-lubricants-industry/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22689/evs-are-reshaping-the-lubricants-industry/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:38 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ev_510x510-150x150.jpg The transition to electric vehicles is often discussed as a threat to lubricant demand because battery-electric vehicles eliminate engine oils and reduce the number of lubricated components. While EVs use fewer traditional lubricants than internal combustion engine vehicles, that view … Continued

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The transition to electric vehicles is often discussed as a threat to lubricant demand because battery-electric vehicles eliminate engine oils and reduce the number of lubricated components. While EVs use fewer traditional lubricants than internal combustion engine vehicles, that view … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22689/evs-are-reshaping-the-lubricants-industry/feed/ 0 Regulatory Update: Europe Remains the Global Regulatory Driver https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22633/pcc-regulatory-update-europe-remains-the-global-regulatory-driver/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22633/pcc-regulatory-update-europe-remains-the-global-regulatory-driver/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:39 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/chemists510x510-150x150.jpg For chemists and formulators, regulatory compliance is no longer a downstream activity. Across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Canada, regulators are shifting toward broader chemical class restrictions, increased supply chain transparency, digital product documentation, and sustainability-driven material selection. The practical … Continued

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For chemists and formulators, regulatory compliance is no longer a downstream activity. Across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Canada, regulators are shifting toward broader chemical class restrictions, increased supply chain transparency, digital product documentation, and sustainability-driven material selection. The practical … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22633/pcc-regulatory-update-europe-remains-the-global-regulatory-driver/feed/ 0 E COURSE: South Africa SDS and Labeling Essentials https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22604/course_south-africa-sds-and-labeling-essentials/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22604/course_south-africa-sds-and-labeling-essentials/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:19:13 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/studyinggroupatcomputer_510x510-150x150.jpg Course Duration: Approx. 35 min. Cost: $350 Access E Course > Course Overview This online training course is designed to provide experienced hazard communication professionals with essential information on the requirements for South Africa.  What You Will Learn You will … Continued

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Course Duration: Approx. 35 min. Cost: $350 Access E Course > Course Overview This online training course is designed to provide experienced hazard communication professionals with essential information on the requirements for South Africa.  What You Will Learn You will … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22604/course_south-africa-sds-and-labeling-essentials/feed/ 0 UPCOMING WEBINAR: Enabling Advanced Connectivity: Polymer Materials for Communications and Computing https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22650/pe-enabling-advanced-connectivity-polymer-materials-for-communications-and-computing/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22650/pe-enabling-advanced-connectivity-polymer-materials-for-communications-and-computing/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:14:20 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Promotional-image-510-x-510-px--150x150.jpg Presented by Covestro September 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Register now > As network technology advances to Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 standards, routers and network devices face unprecedented heat dissipation challenges. Higher data transmission speeds and increased processing power … Continued

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Presented by Covestro September 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Register now > As network technology advances to Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 standards, routers and network devices face unprecedented heat dissipation challenges. Higher data transmission speeds and increased processing power … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22650/pe-enabling-advanced-connectivity-polymer-materials-for-communications-and-computing/feed/ 0 UPCOMING WEBINAR: Advancing Physical Intelligence: Polymer Materials for Robotics & Humanoid Systems https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22635/pe-advancing-physical-intelligence-polymer-materials-for-robotics-humanoid-systems/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22635/pe-advancing-physical-intelligence-polymer-materials-for-robotics-humanoid-systems/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:24:20 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/promotional-image-for-thumbnail∩╝i510├u510px-150x150.jpg Presented by Covestro September 23, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EDT Register now > This webinar explores how advanced materials are accelerating humanoid robots from prototype to mass production, focusing on three key areas: Industry Trends & Market Drivers: In-depth examination of … Continued

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Presented by Covestro September 23, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EDT Register now > This webinar explores how advanced materials are accelerating humanoid robots from prototype to mass production, focusing on three key areas: Industry Trends & Market Drivers: In-depth examination of … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22635/pe-advancing-physical-intelligence-polymer-materials-for-robotics-humanoid-systems/feed/ 0 E COURSE: Designing with Polyamides: Engineering Trade-Offs Between Nylon 6 and Nylon 66 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22627/course_designing-with-polyamides-engineering-trade-offs-between-nylon-6-and-nylon-66/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22627/course_designing-with-polyamides-engineering-trade-offs-between-nylon-6-and-nylon-66/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:42:41 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/womenlookingatscreen_510x510-150x150.jpg Course Duration: Approx. 20 min. Cost: $99 Access E Course > Course Overview Design engineers and materials engineers are faced with a substantial array of alternatives when it comes to selecting the right engineering plastic for any application. The workhorse … Continued

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Course Duration: Approx. 20 min. Cost: $99 Access E Course > Course Overview Design engineers and materials engineers are faced with a substantial array of alternatives when it comes to selecting the right engineering plastic for any application. The workhorse … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22627/course_designing-with-polyamides-engineering-trade-offs-between-nylon-6-and-nylon-66/feed/ 0 E COURSE: Germany Storage Class (LGK) assessment for SDS authoring https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22609/course_germany-storage-class-lgk-assessment-for-sds-authoring/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22609/course_germany-storage-class-lgk-assessment-for-sds-authoring/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:08:48 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/womanstudying_510x510-150x150.jpg Course Duration: Approx. 12 min. Cost: $100 Access E Course > Course Overview This online course provides information on the requirements and assessment process of the German storage class. What You Will Learn At the end of this training course you … Continued

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