NEWS & Blog

Here you will find the latest news, trends and articles around Thermoplastic Elastomers and much more.

03.08.2026 TPE for Food Contact – Why Material Selection and Migration Testing Go Hand in Hand In our next blogpost, written by our colleague Dirk Olberding, Market Manager for Consumer Products, you’ll learn what to consider when thermoplastic elastomers are used in direct contact with food. What regulations apply in the EU, and what does this mean for processors and, above all, for manufacturers of end products? read more

20.07.2026 Q&A: What is Loop TPE, and what are the benefits of this process? Here we answer some of the questions that were asked in our webinar “Closing the Loop: Sustainable TPE Recycling Solutions for a Circular Future”.  read more

23.06.2026 Thermosets, Thermoplastics, Elastomers, and Thermoplastic Elastomers—A Comparison of Polymer Classes Despite all the criticism, plastics have become an indispensable part of our everyday lives. There is hardly any area where we do not encounter them—whether in vehicles, household appliances, medical products, packaging, or technical industrial applications. However, the umbrella term “plastic” encompasses a wide variety of different materials with very different properties. Their behavior is determined by the molecular structures of the polymers used. In our blog post, Oliver Lippert, a product developer at KRAIBURG TPE, will explain exactly what this means and what properties duromers, thermoplastics, elastomers, and thermoplastic elastomers possess. read more

01.06.2026 TPE Medical Tubing – Benefits and Applications The medical technology and pharmaceutical markets offer a wide range of applications for thermoplastic elastomers (TPE). These applications place the highest demands on materials and their processing. In this article, Matthias Schmidt, Head of Sales Medical at KRAIBURG TPE, explores the possibilities for TPE in the field of medical tubing. read more

04.05.2026 TPE in multi-component injection molding Thomas Renner, Head of Application Engineering, describes the benefits of processing thermoplastic elastomers in multi-component injection molding. What factors influence the adhesion of different materials, and how is the bond evaluated? Read more here about the possibilities of two-component injection molding. read more

10.04.2026 TPE in children's toys Matthias Wagner, Head of Sales Consumer EMEA, provides information about thermoplastic elastomers in children's toys and baby products. Find out here why TPE is ideal for use in toys and makes children's eyes light up. read more

02.03.2026 TPE in use at sub-zero temperatures How do thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) behave at sub-zero temperatures? What are the temperature limits for this material class? And what factors need to be considered when selecting materials? You can read about this and much more in our new blog post by Christoph Raue and Josef Neuer. read more

02.02.2026 3D printing with TPE - From experiment to practice Josef Neuer, Head of Product Management EMEA at KRAIBURG TPE, provides information on the development of 3D printing with thermoplastic elastomers. While this field was initially dominated by “hard TPU,” a wide range of TPE compounds are now suitable for 3D printing thanks to close cooperation between material suppliers and machine manufacturers. Read more about the development and outlook for this promising processing method here. read more

19.01.2026 Everything under control – design freedom with TPS Yvonne Stockhammer, Market Manager Consumer at KRAIBURG TPE, provides information about the design possibilities offered by TPS (thermoplastic styrene block copolymers). Whether high grip, smooth touch, low friction, adhesion to thermoplastics, or approvals for food contact – the modification options for TPS compounds allow for considerable leeway. read more

01.12.2025 Circular economy for Thermoplastic Elastomers Magdalena Michl, Product Management EMEA, and Dr. Andrea Winterstetter, Circular Economy Manager at KRAIBURG TPE, provide information on the four core topics in the circular economy of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE): extending the life cycle of applications, using alternative raw materials, addressing design for sustainability, and closing material cycles. What is your experience with TPE and the circular economy? read more

12.11.2025 New Mobility - expanding the range of applications for Thermoplastic Elastomers Matthias Michl, Head of Automotive at KRAIBURG TPE, provides information about expanded applications for thermoplastic elastomers in electric vehicles. What are the requirements in this market, and what criteria favor the use of TPE? Read more about it here. read more

12.09.2025 From VDI 2019 to DIN ISO 813-2 Liability lives up to what the standard promises Josef Neuer, Head of Product Management, and Dieter Pauler, Head of Testing Laboratory at KRAIBURG TPE, provide information about the new DIN ISO 813-2 standard, which replaces VDI 2019 at national and international level. We are delighted that our colleague Dieter Pauler played a key role in the development of this standard. Read more here about the test procedure for the adhesive strength of thermoplastic elastomers to various hard components. read more