We are committed to leveraging our material science expertise to formulate alternative and customized solutions that meet regulatory demands and functional necessity for life-saving medical devices, especially in the face of market uncertainties.”

In addition, compared to PEEK, the materials can be processed at lower temperatures to help manufacturers save energy during injection molding.  

In addition to minimizing volatiles that can affect the taste of sensitive aqueous, acidic and low-alcohol beverages, its lower processing temperature also helps save energy and expand manufacturing flexibility.

With North American production, our regional customers will also benefit from improved lead times and potential cost savings.”

Met strength and corrosion requirements while achieving cost savings and reduced processing steps versus a die-cast aluminum part

Lastly, molded-in color (MIC) metallics offer a means of eliminating paint resulting in reduced VOCs and fewer processing steps for energy savings and a lower carbon footprint.  

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