Advanced Polymer Alloys (APA) introduced a new UV-stable TPE that bonds to engineering plastics. Called DuraGrip TPE 6100, this elastomer offers a color shift of less than 3 delta-E in standard color tests. "Unlike many other engineering thermoplastic bondable TPE products, which can be prone to yellowing, the DuraGrip 6100 Series will not noticeably darken when exposed to ultraviolet light," says Jeff Senich, business development manager for APA. DuraGrip, a SEBS-based TPE, bonds to a variety of engineering plastics, including nylons, PC, ABS, PC/ABS, ASA and more. Typical bond strengths depend on the substrate, but the 6100 Series achieves 19 lb/in on nylon 66 (in 90-degree pull tests). It was designed specifically for overmolding and co-extrusion processing. And with its UV-resistance, it targets automotive and durable goods applications. Other DuraGrip lines include the 6000 general purpose grades, the 6200 Series high-performance grades, and the 6300 extrusion grades.
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Thanks to embedded electronics, medical devices are getting smaller and smarter than ever. Pacemakers and implantable defibrillators are now able to call physicians. MRIs, CT scanners, and ultrasound machines are gaining mobility. And the venerable Band-Aid may soon be able to detect illnesses ranging from fevers to heart arrhythmias. On February 21, join Design News senior editor Charles Murray for a wide-ranging discussion, "Embedded Angles for Medical Products," which will explore the latest developments in medical electronics. The discussion will examine advances in medical device technology and offer an inside look at the embedded electronics behind it.
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