One approach is to substitute metals with reinforced thermoplastics. This design flexibility also enables engineers to reassess assemblies and take advantage of consolidating multiple parts into one molded offering. HOW SUPPLIERS CAN HELP EVALUATE MATERIAL TRANSITION Successfully using composites goes beyond simply swapping one material for another.

including Head of Group Procurement; Vice President, Business Line Plastics and Special Applications, and Head of Region Europe for the Pigments and Additives Division.

One of the first things to consider is the necessary hardness for your application. One of the most commonly cited advantages of TPEs is the ability to produce products via high-volume injection molding, which is an extremely cost-effective process. For one, you can’t put a product or device made with TPEs in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (F), which you can do with silicone.

They are becoming increasingly intricate, with multiple light sources added for increased safety and comfort. Replacing aluminum heat sinks with polymer ones can greatly reduce both the total cost and weight of a part. Those data can help you find different methods of heat management in automotive lighting.

In addition, it costs hundreds of thousands of jobs, exposes consumers and workers to health and safety risks, has proven links to organized crime, and causes massive reductions in tax revenue.   One effective strategy for combatting counterfeiting is the use of integrated polymer-based solutions. Overview of how Avient serves wire & cable customers, highlighting both power and data cables technologies

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including Head of Group Procurement; Vice President, Business Line Plastics and Special Applications and Head of Region Europe for the Pigments and Additives Division.