Reduced material usage: The Therma-Tech formulation required 37 percent less material due to its lower density compared with aluminum.  Startup times also were reduced.

Polymers can improve heat management, reduce weight, and expand design freedom Replacing aluminum heat sinks with polymer ones can greatly reduce both the total cost and weight of a part.

Reducing weight while maintaining structural integrity is at the top of the engineering challenge list for any product, but it’s an especially difficult hurdle for vehicles. Finding ways to reduce weight is a high priority for vehicle manufacturers, because lighter weight corresponds to better fuel efficiency for gas-powered vehicles and more miles per charge for electric cars.

The electronics industry is continuously shaped by various trends, including the need to reduce both energy use and VOC emissions. Compared with a traditional painting process, injection-molded Artisan materials have lower energy requirements and reduced VOC emissions, making these thermoplastics a more sustainable solution.

Citroën notes that this will reduce the cost of vehicle ownership by reducing damage due to everyday bumps, such as those from shopping carts or the doors of other vehicles.

They are formulated to facilitate such goals as lightweighting, reduced VOC/FOG, and ambient interior lighting.  Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint

These new solutions effectively absorb both ultraviolet (UV) and visible light before either can reach light-sensitive contents such as food or pharmaceuticals, helping to reduce their degradation. In some cases, using OnCap Light Shield additives can also eliminate the need to have an extra coating or layer, reducing material usage for increased sustainability.

By combining cloud-based color creation software, unique liquid color technology, and a global network of ColorMatrix facilities, the new platform helps customers to create and order custom colorants quickly, reducing development and supply turnaround time from weeks to days – or even hours. Purchasing Flexibility: No minimum order quantity means greater inventory control and reduced waste for small production runs and rapid color changes.

Reduced energy usage and scrap: Previous cushioning systems required a four-step manufacturing process. As one final benefit, Brooks is regrinding and reusing its post-industrial scrap, further reducing its environmental footprint.

Compared to silicone rubber, the only other material used in these applications, Versaflex FFC is easier to process so it can simplify manufacturing and shorten cycle times, potentially reducing overall cost.   Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint