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The Advantages of Siloxane for Process Improvement and Surface Modification
DuPont MULTIBASE™ polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) masterbatches, generally referred to as siloxane, are additives used for process improvement and surface modification. The…
The Advantages of PEEK in Extreme and Demanding Applications
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), the most widely used resin from the polyaryletherketone (PAEK) family, has a firm position at the top of…
PFAS: What are they, and why are we hearing about them now?
October 2024 Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals that are characterized by their carbon-fluorine bonds. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)…
Electric Vehicles: Shifting Requirements for Plastics
As the mobility industry continues to steer towards electrification, polymer producers are challenged to provide materials suitable for a new…
Plastics in Medical Devices
Although recently gaining a spot in the limelight by playing a key role throughout the pandemic, plastics have always been…
Shooting Sports: Use of Plastics in Firearm Applications
For centuries, firearms have been predominately made of metal construction. Only in recent years, around the 1980s, did manufacturers start…
Metal-to-Plastic Conversion
Metal-to-plastic conversion takes parts originally manufactured in metal and redesigns and fabricates them out of plastic. The process of converting…
Sustainability and Ways to Make a “Greener” Product
Consumers of plastic products want to feel positive and know they are doing something good for the earth and its…
Your Guide to TPE’s
As more OEM’s focus on product innovation surrounding ergonomics and aesthetics, we have seen increased demand for TPE usage in…
Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) Materials
How to Protect Against Static Electricity Build Up
When talking in terms of conductivity, both thermal and electrical, plastic materials are considered insulative. Insulative materials do not allow…