A metal component requires machining, an additional bushing, lubrication and multiple assembly steps. Going further, a metal component can simply be too heavy for a system that must accelerate and decelerate thousands of times. At that point, the question almost inevitably arises: can we make it in plastic? LATI explores this question.
HEXPOL (publ) acquires 80 percent of the company Symplast A.Ş., headquartered in Izmir, Turkey. The company is a leading Turkish developer…Read More
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At the Fakuma 2026 exhibition in Germany, HEXPOL’s Thermoplastics business area is presenting a further expansion of its automotive materials…Read More
HEXPOL worked with Bosch to develop new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials that are UL certified for flammability ratings and have…Read More
Plastics processing runs at speed and to tight tolerances, so minor issues can cause major costs. A part that sticks…Read More
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Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader is pleased to announce the extension of its ProVital™+ LaserMark portfolio of masterbatches designed for…Read More
