Indispensable Properties, Efficacy & Application Of Thermoplastic Elastomers

Market trends and consumer demands for enhanced ergonomic feel and touch, grippability, aesthetics, cushioning against impact, vibration isolation and insulation have driven novel developments in thermoplastic elastomers for overmolding applications. Principles of adhering soft elastomer to a rigid substrate as well as utilizing novel thermoplastic elastomers for various overmolding applications are detailed in this paper.