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


Q&A: Recycling Content TPE for Automotive
17.04.2024 Q&A: Recycling Content TPE for Automotive The most frequently asked questions from the webinar have been answered by KRAIBURG TPE's automotive expert in a blogpost. read more
3D Printing of Thermoplastic Elastomers with Electrical Conductivity
03.04.2024 3D Printing of Thermoplastic Elastomers with Electrical Conductivity Johanna Schmid, Market Manager Industry at KRAIBURG TPE, discusses the challenges and advancements in using thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) in 3D printing with electrically conductive materials. read more
TPE and Silicone Compared for Product Designers
04.03.2024 TPE and Silicone Compared for Product Designers Basically, a comparison between thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) and silicone rubbers or silicone elastomers is like comparing apples and pears. read more
Trends in Plastics for 2024
05.02.2024 Trends in Plastics for 2024 Three key trends will be influencing the strategies of manufacturers and businesses in 2024. read more
“Self-healing” protection for liquid medicines – Part 2
20.11.2023 “Self-healing” protection for liquid medicines – Part 2 Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are becoming increasingly popular for medical closure caps. Compared to classic elastomers, their advantageous property profile increases functionality and leads to more economical production read more
“Self-healing” protection for liquid medicines – Part 1
15.11.2023 “Self-healing” protection for liquid medicines – Part 1 Containers for the withdrawal and administration of liquid medicines require caps with a seal that is easily pierced and still re-seals reliably afterwards. Thermoplastic elastomers are being increasingly used for this application. read more
Ready, set, go: Fakuma 2023
10.10.2023 Ready, set, go: Fakuma 2023 The countdown is on! In just a few days, the plastics industry will gather in Friedrichshafen, Germany, for the highly anticipated 28th Fakuma. read more
Sustainability Report 2022 now available
28.07.2023 Sustainability Report 2022 now available KRAIBURG TPE's current reporting in line with the European Standards for Sustainability Reporting. read more
FAQ Part 2/2: ISCC PLUS at KRAIBURG TPE
19.07.2023 FAQ Part 2/2: ISCC PLUS at KRAIBURG TPE The most frequently asked questions from the webinar have been answered by KRAIBURG TPE's ISCC PLUS experts in two blogposts. read more
FAQ Part 1/2: ISCC PLUS at KRAIBURG TPE
23.06.2023 FAQ Part 1/2: ISCC PLUS at KRAIBURG TPE The most frequently asked questions from the webinar have been answered by KRAIBURG TPE's ISCC PLUS experts in two blogposts. You can find the first set of questions and answers below: read more
Part 3/3: Co-Recyclability of TPE Certified
07.06.2023 Part 3/3: Co-Recyclability of TPE Certified The tests focused on classical TPS formulations with densities of read more
Part 2/3: Understanding the Compatibility of TPE in Recycling Streams
05.06.2023 Part 2/3: Understanding the Compatibility of TPE in Recycling Streams In a pioneering project together with Institut cyclos-HTP, we assessed the co-recyclability of selected TPS materials by investigating their potential for any deviations in the normal polyolefin recycling stream that could have a negative influence on the PCR. read more