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Application solutions from Covestro Application Safety-hardened entrance for high school Background In the wake of recent events, school safety has become a critical topic. Facilities have taken measures to protect the occupants during school hours installing...
Last updated: January 2026 What is Ultem plastic (PEI)? Ultem plastic is a trade name commonly used for PEI plastic (polyetherimide), a high-performance engineering thermoplastic known for heat resistance, stiffness, and electrical properties. Engineers often choose...
Modern Plastics Application development for medical devices requires knowledge of material properties to support function, chemical compatibility with sanitizing cleaners and sterilization methods, as well as issues of biocompatibility based on intended use. Material...
Bayer MaterialScience to be called Covestro Flotation planned by mid-2016 at the latest Patrick Thomas, CEO of Bayer MaterialScience, introducing the new brand of the company. Leverkusen, June 1, 2015 – Bayer has announced that the new name of its MaterialScience...
Pity not the science-fiction protagonist, for he (or she) leads quite the coveted life. With an arsenal of mind-boggling technology at his disposal, the sci-fi hero’s world is a harmless, watered-down microcosm of manageable events—sans challenge, chaos and...
by Bing Carbone A division of Bayer MaterialScience, Sheffield Plastics furthers the limits of polycarbonate products with incredible strength and resistance to environmental factors like heat and UV rays. They take the polymers that form traditional polycarbonate and...
by Bing Carbone TECAPEI Ultem resin is part of Ensinger’s high-performance category of plastics. It is designed to stand up to the harshest and most severe environmental conditions. Because of its strength and lightweight nature (it is lighter than almost all metals),...
by Bing Carbone Since 1951, Westlake Plastics has been operating out of the Pennsylvania valley area supplying high-quality products and services to companies throughout the U.S. They have since expanded their operations to encompass state-of-the-art extrusion and...
Last Updated: February 2026 Delrin industries applications often involve wear components and motion parts that need low friction, dimensional stability, and reliable performance in sliding contact. Delrin (acetal/POM) is commonly used for guides, wear strips, rollers,...
Last Updated: February 2026 Delrin for food-grade applications is commonly used for wear-focused components like guides, wear strips, and conveyor parts in food and packaging equipment. Delrin (acetal/POM) offers a reliable mix of strength, dimensional stability, and...
by Bing Carbone Automotive technology is increasing at lighting speed, with new materials being applied every year that increase durability, longevity and wear. These materials allow cars to resist wear and damage, and to last longer than ever before. One of these...
Updated February 2026 What is industrial solutions custom plastic fabrication? Industrial solutions custom plastic fabrication is the set of processes used to turn plastic stock shapes (sheet, rod, tube) into finished parts and assemblies. Depending on the...