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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

26.08.2025 Gasket design – What really matters, Smart solutions with TPE Josef Neuer, Head of Product Management at KRAIBURG TPE, describes the key factors for successful gasket design with Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE). Read on to find out why classic geometries should not simply be adopted, what role creep behavior, material compression, and shaping play, and why cooperation between all project participants is crucial from the outset. read more

13.08.2025 Shaping the Future of Nylon Bonding Explore the latest trends in sustainability, customization, and performance with our advanced TPE solutions. read more

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

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