Sheffield, England – AMT has received an £87,000 grant from Innovate UK to support the development of a bio-renewable consumable for the post-processing of thermoplastic elastomer parts.

Huntsman has developed a new thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) grade for technical extrusion parts and blown film applications that is said to offer significant improvements over previous generation technologies when it comes to durability, production efficiency and reducing manufacturing waste. According to the company, Irogran A 85 P 4394 HR TPU is the latest addition to a well-established family of elastomer products from Huntsman, which are renowned for their performance in a diverse range of industrial and consumer applications.

Avient is collaborating with Oceanworks® to help customers incorporate recycled ocean plastics in their products. Recycled ocean and ocean-bound plastics are those recovered from the ocean, waterways, and ocean-bound collection zones within 50 km of a coastline.

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.