Take, for instance, using FEA for a metal-to-plastic conversion. If you are used to designing in metals, you might be surprised when a polymer’s technical data sheet does not translate into part performance you anticipated. Many metals can approximate linear elastic behavior, but polymer behavior is not so easily simplified to one modulus, making it more challenging to predict performance based on a data sheet.

These composites have structural characteristics that make them ideal alternatives to metals. When used in metal replacement applications, they can help customers achieve significant weight reductions along with the time and cost-saving benefits of single-step injection molding fabrication. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint

Lightweight, thermally conductive materials that replace metal and help manage heat across sensitive electronics Advanced metallic colorants able to create brilliant surfaces without paint Able to remove up to 60 percent in weight versus metal, this composite material can be tailored to meet an application's needs.

Pre-colored Geon™ FX Metal rigid vinyl lets manufacturers achieve a bold metallic look without the limitations, costs and environmental challenges seen with other methods, such as plating, painting or film lamination.  When paired with new brilliant metallic colorants, these materials streamline production with no tradeoffs in appearance.

For example, an LED lighting demonstration available at the stand offers an alternative to plasma metallizing for the molded interconnect device (MID), a critical LED component. The display highlights how Therma-Tech™ thermally conductive polymers can replace metal to improve manufacturing efficiency, simplify logistics and increase supply chain control. Improving design and manufacturing efficiency with metal replacement

Formulations are heavy metal-free and manufactured using state-of-the-art pigment dispersion techniques that improve homogenization and color distribution during injection molding. Heavy metal-free Metal-free formulations to boost color consistency and increase speed to market

Gravi-Tech BIO bio-based grades enable visual surface effects and aesthetics including metallic finish, cool touch and color variation, suitable for applications in packaging and consumer goods such as cosmetic caps and closures, perfume caps, spirit bottle caps and luxury boxes. High density polymer-metal composites are an ideal alternative to lead and other traditional metals

Gravi-Tech REC recycled grades enable visual surface effects and aesthetics including metallic finish, cool touch and color variation, suitable for applications in packaging and consumer goods such as cosmetic caps and closures, perfume caps, spirit bottle caps and luxury boxes. High density polymer-metal composites are an ideal alternative to lead and other traditional metals

Engineered Polymer Formulations | Healthcare , Lightweighting , Metal Replacement , Regulatory Issues , Sustainability Teams from all three companies worked together to develop new designs based on Trilliant™ Healthcare Radiation Shielding Compound, a high-density, metallic-filled material. In addition, excellent dispersion of the metallic filler eliminated “hot spots” where radiation could leak out.

Design freedom, metal replacement and Thermally Conductive Formulations provide powerful solution for Elausa Electronics Metal replacement, design improvements and Complēt™ long fiber technology provide powerful solution for Bettcher Industries Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife