{"id":16869,"date":"2024-01-07T16:30:58","date_gmt":"2024-01-07T22:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/knowledge\/?p=16869"},"modified":"2024-05-29T10:38:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T16:38:22","slug":"pe-ask-the-expert-ul-prospector-hacks-finding-alternative-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/16869\/pe-ask-the-expert-ul-prospector-hacks-finding-alternative-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"WEBINAR: Ask the Expert:  UL Prospector\u00ae hacks \u2013 Finding alternative materials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/profile#emailpreferences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4917 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/media\/2016\/04\/button.png\" alt=\"button\" width=\"418\" height=\"36\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/button.png 418w, https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/button-300x26.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ask-the-expert-300x200-1.png\" alt=\"UL Prospector: Ask The Expert\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16358\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 27px;\">\n<h3><strong>Presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UL Prospector\u00ae<\/a><br \/>\nRecorded on March 25, 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Join this session to empower plastics industry professionals with in-depth knowledge and skills to maximize the potential of UL Prospector\u00ae material discovery.<\/p>\n<p>During this webinar we\u2019ll guide you through everything you need to know about the Prospector\u00ae alternatives search tool. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned user or new to our platform, you\u2019ll gain valuable insights on how to navigate the system efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>Our expert-led tutorial will cover the basics, ensuring you have a solid understanding of the updated interface on Prospector\u00ae. We will demonstrate how to access the alternatives search tool, as well as tailor your searches based on specific criteria such as material properties, certifications and other criteria related to your use case.  <\/p>\n<p>Throughout the session, we\u2019ll provide practical examples and live site views to illustrate the application of these tools. By the end of the webinar, you\u2019ll be equipped with the skills to streamline your material alternatives selection process, saving valuable time and resources. 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