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06.08.2025 Achieve Reliable Bonding with VDI-Tested TPEs Exceptional adhesion and performance, verified through standardized VDI bonding tests. read more

04.08.2025 Shrinkage in TPE - Influencing factors, analysis and modern measurement methods Grit Müller, Team Application Engineering at KRAIBURG TPE, provides information on the key factors influencing shrinkage in the injection molding of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE). In the article, she provides practical tips from her many years of experience in application engineering and describes how an optical measuring method provides high-precision data. read more

28.07.2025 Seamless Nylon Bonding with Next-Gen TPEs Explore how our TPE technologies deliver superior adhesion, design flexibility, and performance for multi-component applications, for the industry market. read more

01.07.2025 Hardness standards for thermoplastic elastomers A clear view through the jungle of standards Josef Neuer, Head of Product Management EMEA at KRAIBURG TPE, provides information about different hardness standards and the process of standardization. What standards are there today and which ones apply specifically to thermoplastic elastomers? What needs to be considered? read more

15.05.2025 What are TPEs? Magdalena Michl, Product Manager EMEA at KRAIBURG TPE, provides information about the possibilities and limitations of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE). What are the differences between the individual TPE classes TPU, TPV and TPS? Find out for yourself! read more

23.04.2025 The fascinating effect of color Oliver Riedl, Head of Development Raw Material, Operations and Coloring Projects at KRAIBURG TPE, talks about the fascination of color. What effect do colors have on us, how do colors determine a material selection and how are thermoplastic elastomers colored? read more

20.03.2025 High-performance TPE for medical applications Whether medical packaging, pharmaceutical products for various applications or medical equipment and devices: Thermoplastic elastomers that are brought onto the market for medical products must meet both the specific requirements of the manufacturing companies and the detailed legal requirements that apply to products from the medical environment. read more

25.02.2025 Q&A: Exploring TPE for Medical Applications Here we answer some of the questions that were asked in our webinar “Exploring TPE for Medical Applications”. read more

17.02.2025 Soft Yet Strong: How TPEs Revolutionize Comfort and Protection in Damping Applications In this Blog Post newsletter, Marius Kantoch, Market Manager Consumer at KRAIBURG TPE, discusses the properties that are crucial for applications in this market. He also explains why the use of TPS is becoming increasingly important in this market. read more

27.01.2025 New CLP-Regulations, version 2024/2865 New CLP regulations require new adaptation of advertising materials and labelling.In this blog post, Thomas Wagner, Head of Corporate Material Compliance at KRAIBURG TPE, explains the changes affect two aspects: the reorganization of advertising and labelling regulations. read more

09.12.2024 Navigating the Future: A 2024 Recap In this blogpost, KRAIBURG TPE CEO Oliver Zintner reflects on the year 2024 and concludes that the three transformative trends identified in February not only materialized but also propelled advancements across various sectors. read more

19.11.2024 Q&A: TPE made from Renewable Resources: Overcoming Challenges and Unlocking Solutions Here we answer some of the questions raised in our webinar 'TPE from Renewable Resources: Overcoming challenges and unlocking solutions'. In the webinar, my colleague Magdalena Michl and I summarized the current market response to TPEs made from renewable resources, including the pitfalls, possible future development directions and ready-to-buy alternatives. read more

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