A two-shot silicone-thermoplastic is intended for molding medical devices. The technique requires expertise in processing and material compatibility, but gives medical OEM’s opportunities to design multimaterial components at lower costs, with fewer assembly steps, and greater design freedom. Molding silicone and thermoplastic part as one costs less, improves part performance, increases bond strength between components, and allows freedom to design without assembly. The developer has a detailed material matrix for the two-shot silicone-thermoplastic process, and will test a material’s compatibility as well as formulate one to meet product requirements.

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, 2316 W. Wisconsin St., Portage, WI 53901, (800) 236-7600, www.medical.saint-gobain.com