Thermoplastic Elastomers
Elastocon expands its medical TPE range

Elastocon has entered the medical tubing market with a line of clear, phthalate-free TPEs as alternatives to PVC tubing.

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Genesis and PolyOne cooperate on RF welding

Facing environmental and health concerns with traditional materials, manufacturers of medical fluid delivery products are looking for alternatives that avoid ...

Rubber Polyurethanes
Highly efficient silver for medical devices

Hygentic additives provide antimicrobial effects. BASF uses them to formulate customised material solutions for medical devices. The company is exhibiting its ...

Polyurethanes Thermoplastic Elastomers
New manufacturing process for hoses with large diameter, high load resistance

In order to discover new applications for Desmopan and attract new customers, Bayer MaterialScience (BMS) makes a point of seeking out collaborations with ...

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Genesis Plastics Welding and PolyOne collaborate on RF welding

PolyOne/GLS announced a radio frequency welding breakthrough in conjunction with Genesis Plastics Welding, a contract manufacturer of RF welded products.

Rubber Thermoplastic Elastomers
New ASTM standard for carbon black carbon content

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has set forth new regulations that mandate greenhouse gas reporting in the U.S. carbon black industry.

Rubber Thermoplastic Elastomers
First commercial applications for three new 'eco' fillers

Processors looking to lower the carbon footprint of their plastics found several intriguing new compounds made with sustainable/recycled fillers presented at ...