Category: Materials Recommendations

Stuck deciding on the perfect flexible material to suit your product? Deciding between TPE, TPU, and silicone is challenging, and selecting an inappropriate material leads to costly failures and frustrated customers. Imagine your product cracking when it is placed under tension, melting when it is heated, or feeling thin to

It can be intimidating to choose the proper high-performance plastic. You realize that it will need to handle the heat, but choosing the wrong one can lead to critical part failure, budgets being squandered, and important projects being put behind schedule. The following is a roadmap that dispels confusion by

Choosing the correct plastic for your application is often a challenging compromise. You might need the ultimate strength and heat deflection of Polycarbonate (PC) along with easy processing and impact durability of ABS. Guess incorrectly, and cracked parts, distorted products, and expensive downtime will be yours. That’s where a robust

Do you design a product and get stumped over selecting materials? You require a strong, dependable plastic, yet concern yourself with what it will do under the sun. The wrong material selection will cause it to crack, fade, and ultimately, be a flawed product that will harm your reputation. Here,

Use of inappropriate material in your microwave may result in deformed containers, customer complaints, and even safety issues due to the leaching of chemicals. This may taint the image of your product. I am here to demonstrate a material that is reliable in addressing these issues and therefore makes your

Having trouble choosing the correct plastic for a part that has to endure high heat? Getting the wrong material will cause part failure, recalls, and costly delays to your project timeline and bottom line. It’s a daily challenge, but one that can be solved with the correct information. Let’s sort

Struggling to keep up with the automotive industry’s demands for lighter, more fuel-efficient, and safer vehicles? Relying on traditional materials like metal can be heavy, costly, and limit your design freedom. You might be watching competitors innovate with advanced polymers while you’re stuck with outdated processes. This guide is your

Choosing the wrong plastic for your containers or caps can lead to costly failures, from leaks and cracks to chemical reactions. This can damage your product, hurt your brand’s reputation, and even lead to expensive recalls. By understanding the core differences between two workhorse plastics, Polypropylene (PP) and High-Density Polyethylene

Are you launching a new food product and feeling the pressure of a tight budget? The term "food-grade" can sound intimidating, making you worry about high material costs. This uncertainty about whether you’re choosing a safe, compliant, and affordable material can stall your entire project. Let’s clear up the confusion