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The Starting Point: Intrinsic Design
Why design and materials should be inextricably linked for successful products.
Why design and materials should be inextricably linked for successful products.
Why design and materials should be inextricably linked for successful products.
Why design and materials should be inextricably linked for successful products.
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Four Ways to Improve Surface Aesthetics with TPEs
Learn four ways to improve your product's sensory and visual qualities with TPEs.
The Secret to Controlling Interior Vehicle Dust
Maintain a clean look throughout manufacturing, shipping and showroom display.
Going The Distance
Reduce friction and ensuing wear to improve automotive system useful life.
Bringing Global Vision 2020’s USee™ to Life
A Pioneering Vision Correction Solution for the Developing World
What's the Difference™? TPEs vs. Silicones
This high-level, objective look at both TPEs and LSR touches on some key topics to consider in three critical categories—design, production and performance—to help you make a more informed decision.
Increasing Supply Security for Medical Plastics
Minimize the risk of supply disruptions for healthcare plastic colorants and functional additives
Processing Guides for Engineered Polymers
Browse our growing library of processing guides for engineered polymer formulations.
How to Lightweight Automotive Components
Exploring Three Key Opportunities for Metal-to-Plastic Conversion
LED Heat Sinks
A shift from metal drives an improved product line for one component manufacturer.
Achieving Color Harmony
Read how we helped one electric carmaker shorten lead times and fine-tune color harmony in key molded interior parts.
VIDEO: Managing Skin Irritation for TPE Wearables
This webinar highlights root causes and details remedies for wearable electronics designers.
Fighting Fog in Food Packaging
Additives can help provide a solution to unappealing fog and keep packages looking customer-friendly.