A Thermoplastic elastomer, or TPE is a flexible and rubber-like material that processes like plastic. A TPE is a true thermoplastic, which does not require vulcanization or curing. Thermoplastic elastomers are processed using a variety of plastic man...

Thermoplastic elastomers are tear-resistant yet soft to the touch. TPE material offers noise reduction and vibration damping, making Thermoplastic elastomers especially useful in automotive applications. TPE is used in grips like those that are commo...

Thermoplastic rubber (TPR) is a semi-crystalline material with both rubber-like and thermoplastic properties. This means it is flexible and can be manufactured using melt processing techniques like injection molding. TPR material is synthesized using...

Both TPE and TPR belong to the family of Thermoplastic Elastomers – and while, at the moment at least, there isn’t a defined industry standard to distinguish them, it’s clear where the confusion lies. On the surface, their characteristics appear to b...

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is any of a class of polyurethane plastics with many properties, including elasticity, transparency, and resistance to oil, grease, and abrasion. Technically, they are thermoplastic elastomers consisting of linear seg...

Overmolding is a unique custom injection molding process that results in a seamless combination of multiple materials into a single part or product. It typically includes a rigid, plastic-base component overlaid with a thin, pliable, rubber-like ther...