Michael Sepe has over 40 years of experience in the plastics industry, focused on injection molding and material testing. His primary interests involve the integration of process technology and material testing and analysis to competitively produce high quality products. Michael teaches public courses at several universities and writes a monthly article for Injection Molding Magazine on material analysis and its application to product performance and processing problems. He has written contributing chapters for a number of industry publications and has presented over 25 ANTEC papers. He has has also authored a book on the use of dynamic mechanical analysis as an engineering tool. Michael currently works as an independent consultant to the industry and provides analytical services and assistance in solving design, manufacturing, and material selection problems.