Teknor Apex Company and Eastman have demonstrated a strong, chemical-resistant bond between thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and a clear copolyester substrate known for its toughness and chemical resistance.

Kirsty Wood, Development Technologist and Sustainability Lead at Hexpol TPE, shares how TPE materials fit into a circular economy.

Benvic launches TPE range for caps & closures market

natural-looking wine corks molded from thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).

An Austrian-based start-up that has developed a ‘learn-to-eat’ set for babies and toddlers that makes eating cleaner is using Thermolast K TPE compound from Kraiburg TPE for the main component of this solution. Babynator’s non-slip system is comprised of a self-adhesive mat that reportedly firmly holds in place exchangeable accessories such as plates and bowls. It is available as a set or separately in many different colors.

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and polycarbonates offer a unique combination of rigid and soft materials for housings and interfaces in wearables. To create durable devices that withstand repeated use, these materials must demonstrate strong adhesion and offer chemical resistance.

We have observed a strong global price increase in Chemicals, and meanwhile, China export price also kept increasing.

The North American thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.22% during 2021- 2023.

Asia Pacific Plastic Compounding Market Share was USD 54.5 billion in 2019 and will grow at a CAGR of more than 6.1% up to 2026.

The global Modified Bitumen Market was valued at USD 13.22 Billion in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 19.29 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2016 to 2021. In this study, 2015 has been considered as the base year, and 2016–2021 as the forecast period to estimate the market size for modified bitumen.

Elastomer is extensively used in the automotive industry due to its properties such as resistance to oil, grease, and ozone; impact strength; and good resilience.

Plastic compounding, a process in which plastics are melted and blended with additives to change their physical, thermal, electrical, or aesthetic characteristics to be used for manufacturing plastic formulations.