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S. Roth: Stability and continuity - New VDI guideline 2017 Medical Grade Plastics

TPE Magazine 03/2019

This article addresses the development of the new guideline VDI 2017 “medi-
cal grade plastics” and presents the essential requirements to be covered by medical
grade plastics (MGP).

R. Eller: TPE opportunities in future smart auto interiors

TPE Magazine 01/2021 

As in other industries, TPEs have penetrated auto interiors via drop-in replacement in existing applications (instrument panel skins, body/glazing seals, door trim, etc). Looking forward, non-TPE developments in the form of devices for sending and receiving electronic signals accompanied by a shift to electric vehicles (EVs) and (eventually) autonomous vehicles (AVs) will drive TPE usage and profitability in auto interiors well beyond drop-in replacement.

R. Eller: Opportunities and challenges for TPEs in electric vehicles

TPE Magazine 02/2022 

The era of the electric vehicle (EV) has started and will enjoy very rapid growth. The EV is a classic example of disruptive technology. New systems with new performance requirements, both under-hood and in the vehicle-interior are being introduced and offer new growth and value opportunities for TPEs in new configurations with new performance requirements and engineering challenges. This paper identifies and explores some of these opportunities.