Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and liquid silicone rubber (LSR) are now the materials of choice by product designers across countless industries and applications. To help, this article provides a high-level overview of the differences in three essential categories: design, production, and performance.  Design

Ballistic system from Edwards Design and Fabrication, Inc. relies on GlasArmor™ Panels Army Corps of Engineers and Edwards Design and Fabrication, Inc. Our combined expertise was key,” said Jerry Edwards, treasurer and co-owner of Edwards Design & Fabrication, Inc.

In designing the housing for the BiowavePRO, Biowave had several objectives. An important goal was brand distinction, including a sleek, simple design and signature color. This approach maintained the streamlined design while controlling costs.

These advanced technologies, including soft-touch materials as well as colorants and special effects, enable customers to design new features that boost consumer appeal and reduce manufacturing complexity. Recently, PolyOne introduced Geon™ VBX vinyl powder formulations based on innovative technologies that offer maximum design freedom and efficient production of soft-touch surfaces. Additional featured solutions that provide design freedom and manufacturing improvements include:

Inherent benefits of LFT-based materials include high strength and stiffness, design freedom, fatigue endurance, corrosion and wear resistance, EMI shielding, and recyclability.  Through its Complēt® product lines and design capabilities, the company serves global customers in a wide-range of demanding applications, including medical devices, robots and drones, marine, and outdoor high performance equipment.  PlastiComp's 50 employees and its design and production facility in

Enhanced product design flexibility The ability to modify and adjust the tactile feel of the material enables designers to dial in the force required to open / close dispensing valves consistently through the life of the product. This first-of-its-kind innovation allows designers to add the tactile feel and aesthetics of TPEs to HDPE containers and packaging while keeping costs down and supporting environmental goals.

A circular economy aims to design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems. Through our design expertise and material science, we help our customers reduce material usage, enable recyclability or recycle content, and improve physical performance. Lightweighting and design

Lighter and thinner than metal, our yarns help you conserve valuable space and enjoy greater design flexibility. Technical information, design guides, processing information and more. Fiber-Line™ engineered fiber solutions are designed to meet the most specific and demanding requirements

On display will be material solutions and services capable of meeting customer needs from concept and design through commercialization.  Avient Design: This highly specialized group of industrial designers and project engineers also understands materials and molding. They provide customers with engineering support and design for manufacturability insights to simplify processes, accelerate time to market, and gain market share.

The conference offers the latest trends, technologies, and technical information to help spark innovation for improved medical device design and functionality. Topics will address solutions for challenges associated with regulations, design, and processing. PHOTO CAPTION: The first-ever Healthcare Elastomers Conference aims to provide device designers with technical information that can spark innovation for better design and functionality.