Technological advancements such as automated material handling systems and RFID tracking in industrial and manufacturing supply chains, as well as increased food safety concerns, are driving a trend among distributors and warehouses to replace traditional wood pallets with more durable and sanitary plastic solutions.

And thanks to our formulation expertise, we can select from nearly any polymer chemistry to drive that success.” WithStand™ Antimicrobial Technology: •    Additive that helps hospitals in non-acute care settings where minor lapses in cleaning protocol can lead to medical device performance problems •    Proven performance in engineered medical grade polymers with efficacy against primary known antibiotic-resistant organisms   OnCap™ Lasermarking Additive: •    Enables permanent alphanumeric character, graphic or barcode information for identification that does not fade over time for Unique Device Identification (UDI) •    Provides consistent and efficient marking without altering, damaging or changing electrical or mechanical properties in sensitive medical devices   OnColor™ HC and HC Plus Colorants: •    Regulatory compliant and biocompatible solid colorants •    Enable confidence that brand color choice will perform as expected for regulatory requirements, performance, and conditions of use   Royalite™ Fire-Rated ABS Sheet: •    Helps meet stringent flame rating requirements while creating thermoformed housings and components  •    Aesthetically appealing and easily machined and finished

Experts will be available to provide in-depth guidance and support on addressing critical challenges, such as improving cable performance, optimizing processing and manufacturing, meeting regulatory requirements, extending cable lifetime, and driving greater sustainability.  

Initiatives to prevent HAIs, such as tying Medicare reimbursement levels to patient protection, are driving changes in medical devices,” said Charles Page, global marketing director, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers.

Naturally, they contend this will drive societal trends and consumer response to color in the near- and mid-term future. 

Nearly 40 percent lighter than the cast aluminum it would replace, the long fiber material also added the benefit of injection molding for faster, single-step production to drive down costs.

The demonstration plant mimics real world recycling in a research environment and is expected to play a significant role in the drive towards a circular economy. 

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A shift from metal to Therma-Tech™ formulation drives improved product line for LED component manufacturer

A shift from metal to Therma-Tech™ formulation drives improved product line for LED component manufacturer