Materials & part design
Investigate material selection, geometry, stress concentrations, joining choices and the conditions that change how a plastic part behaves.
Explore capabilities →Plastics engineering · evidence · judgment
A better place to start the engineering question.
Explore materials, part design, assembly and manufacturing questions with an assistant connected to the ETS engineering knowledge and tool ecosystem.
Read the answer. Examine the supporting information. Keep the application assumptions—and the engineering decision—in view.
From question to next action
Find the relevant knowledge. Keep the context.
Calculations & analysis
Discover the engineering tools connected to the platform. Confirm input units, assumptions and the validity limits of each calculation.
Read the documentation →Technical knowledge
Move between a question, related technical information and a more focused follow-up rather than starting each investigation from scratch.
See example conversations →Use it responsibly
An assistant to the engineer. Not a substitute for verification.
Describe the application
State the material, environment, loading and decision. Avoid submitting confidential information until your organization has approved the service and its terms.
Check the answer
Review sources, assumptions and numerical inputs. Ask what information is missing and what evidence would change the conclusion.
Choose the next step
Use an appropriate calculation, arrange a test, or bring the question to an ETS engineer for an application-specific engagement.
Part of ETS
When the question becomes a whole project.
ETS Build
Explore the connected workspace for developing, analyzing and documenting a part.
Explore ETS Build →Engineering services
Discuss design review, material selection, failure analysis or a legal engineering matter with ETS.
Find the right service →Training
Develop the judgment behind the tool through seminars, private programs and the engineering reference library.
Explore training →Bring a real question. Start the investigation.
Explore the application or discuss your team's requirements before choosing a plan. Availability and access depend on the service and your account.