Experience-Backed, Resource-Enriched Material Guidance
Selecting the right materials can make or break a product launch. From complex regulatory standards to mechanical and chemical demands for specific applications, a single missed detail could result in weeks of redesigns and delays. Formerra’s expert Application Development & Technical Services (ADTS) team works alongside yours right from the concept stage to evaluate your application’s performance requirements, regulatory standards, environmental demands, and sustainability goals. Our team combines their significant field experience, our global network of leading suppliers to determine the best material for your application.
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Tailored Material Solutions for Unique Applications
Formerra’s ADTS engineers represent a diverse range of industry and application expertise, including healthcare, mobility, outdoor and powersports, packaging, electrical & electronics, and industrial. Armed with a deep understanding of each application’s unique conditions, our team provides comprehensive, tailored material guidance that ensures your solution meets the structural, chemical, thermal performance, and regulatory needs of your application. Whether you’re developing a medical device that must meet FDA standards, a vehicle component that must withstand extreme temperatures, or a sustainable alternative for product packaging, Formerra has the up-to-date knowledge and material resources to help you meet your material match.
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Formerra’s expert team provides practical material guidance for optimal application performance – here’s how:
Application Requirement Assessment
We evaluate your application to gain a complete understanding of its needs for requirements such as temperature, load, chemical resistance, and wear and friction.
Polymer Family Identification
Based on the application requirements, we determine whether crystalline or amorphous polymers will better suit its needs.
Incorporation of Additives
We identify additives and fillers such as heat stabilizers, impact modifiers, lubricants, colorants, and anti-static agents to enhance performance, achieve a desired aesthetic, and meet environmental needs.
Regulatory Compliance Expertise
Our team leverages their prolific, up-to-date knowledge on industry-specific standards and agencies to ensure material selection that is compliant with FDA guidelines, Prop 65, RoHS, UL, and more.
Sustainable Solution Guidance
With a wide portfolio of bio-based, compostable, and recycled material options, our team can help you find the right solution to meet your environmental goals.
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Learn practical strategies and considerations for making informed, manufacturing-friendly material choices in our expert-led webinar series, Material Masters: Navigating Technical Material Selection.
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Reach out to our technical support team today to learn first-hand how our material selection capabilities can elevate your project.
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