Because of improved quality and cost competitiveness, plastic materials are displacing traditional materials in a myriad of diverse and demanding industries. Today, engineering plastics can be found in virtually every aspect of our lives. From food containers to automobiles, appliances, toys, office equipment, and life-saving medical devices, plastics affect each and every one of us. Product designersand consumers alike acknowledge that today’s advanced plastics, in tandem with proper design, add to product value and versatility.