Mechanical performance
ImpactStiffnessFatigueCreep
Market
Mobility
Compounds for interior, exterior, under-hood and functional components.
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Mobility
Compounds for interior, exterior, under-hood and functional components.
Service environment
Heat agingChemical resistanceDimensional stabilityWarpage
Processing & appearance
FlowCycle timeSurface qualityColor
Application environments
Where material performance gets tested.
Different operating environments create different combinations of mechanical, chemical, thermal and production demands.
01
Interior
Trim, housings, touch surfaces and functional components.
02
Exterior
Weather-exposed parts, structures and protective components.
03
Under-hood & functional
Heat, fluids, vibration and dimensional requirements.
Performance priorities
What drives the material decision.
Application requirements, service environment and production process define the balance of properties.
Mechanical performance
ImpactStiffnessFatigueCreep
Service environment
Heat agingChemical resistanceDimensional stabilityWarpage
Processing & appearance
FlowCycle timeSurface qualityColor
Relevant compounds
Relevant compound families.
Start with the performance target, then narrow the material direction around the application and process.
Technical support
Technical support
Selection · Development · Testing · Processing · Qualification
Qualifying an Alternative Material Without Disrupting Production
A risk-based approach to screening, processing trials, comparative testing and production approval when changing material.
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Material Substitution: What Has to Match?
A replacement material does not need to duplicate every datasheet value. It needs to satisfy the requirements controlling part function, processing and approval.
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Managing Material Change Under Supply Pressure
A compressed qualification timeline still needs clear technical boundaries. Protect non-negotiable requirements, screen quickly and match evidence to risk.
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Tell us about the application, material, process and key requirements.
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