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Molded Foam vs. 2D Cut Foam: Which Solution is Right for Your Application?

Molded Foam vs. 2D Cut Foam.

As an OEM, your main goal is to create the best product with the highest efficiency and performance possible. A significant factor in preventing this involves how your equipment withstands noise, thermal, and vibration challenges. Selecting foam to cushion problem areas better isn’t always as simple as using flat foam. Often, challenges arise with equipment … Read more Molded Foam vs. 2D Cut Foam: Which Solution is Right for Your Application?

How Our PMP Division Helps Engineers Design for Performance

An outside shot of the Polymer Molded Products division which is part of Polymer Technologies Inc. A sign in a bed of flowers states: Polymer Molded Products: A Polymer Technologies Inc. Company with the Polymer logo at the start.

Since the beginning, Polymer’s customers, primarily OEMs, have come to them because of their custom foam options. In industries where individuality and customization can make a difference in a product’s performance, our Polymer Molded Products Division (PMP) matches the right engineer with the customer to create the best option for the project. Bringing a complex … Read more How Our PMP Division Helps Engineers Design for Performance

Enhancing Recreational and Marine Equipment with High-Performance Molded Foam

Back end of a boat with dual engines parked in a marina.

Whether you’re designing boats, off-road vehicles, or personal watercraft, today’s consumers expect more than just performance—they expect comfort,quiet, and durability. To meet these expectations, manufacturers need materials that work harder and smarter behind the scenes. That’s where high-performance molded polyurethane foam from Polymer Molded Products (PMP), a division of Polymer Technologies, comes into play. A … Read more Enhancing Recreational and Marine Equipment with High-Performance Molded Foam

Reducing Manufacturing Costs with Polyurethane Foam: Eliminating Fasteners, Streamlining Assembly, and Extending Product Life

Manufacturers are constantly seeking ways to reduce costs without sacrificing quality. One of the most effective strategies is rethinking traditional materials and assembly processes—opting for innovative solutions like custom molded polyurethane foam. By replacing rigid components with flexible, high-performance foam, manufacturers can eliminate fasteners, streamline assembly, and enhance product durability, leading to significant cost savings. … Read more Reducing Manufacturing Costs with Polyurethane Foam: Eliminating Fasteners, Streamlining Assembly, and Extending Product Life

Choosing the Right Molded Foam: A Guide to PMP’s POLYFORM® Foams

A piece of POLYFORM® Low-Density Molded Foam - High Resilient (PLDM-HR).

When it comes to product development, there are always a few surprises in the design stages that need to be addressed. For example, an electronic device may malfunction in extreme temperatures during testing, or a medical device may generate excessive noise that disrupts patients when they try to use it. We work with OEMs to … Read more Choosing the Right Molded Foam: A Guide to PMP’s POLYFORM® Foams

The Science Behind Molded Polyurethane Foam: How It Controls Sound, Vibration, and Heat

Polyurethane Molded Foam options from Polymer.

In our increasingly noisy and energy-conscious world, the materials surrounding us play a crucial role in maintaining comfort, efficiency, and peace. Molded polyurethane foam stands out as a remarkable engineering achievement. This versatile material silently works in countless applications across many industries. What makes polyurethane foam so effective at taming the trinity of environmental challenges—sound, … Read more The Science Behind Molded Polyurethane Foam: How It Controls Sound, Vibration, and Heat

Quieter Skies: How Acoustic Insulation Supports the Future of Aerial Mobility

The blue-light trails of mobile urban aircrafts, commonly known as drones, as they fly from location to location across a city scape.

The swift evolution of urban air mobility (UAM) – using highly mobile aircraft to carry passengers or cargo into urban areas – has created new challenges for the aerospace industry. One of those challenges concerns how much noise those aircraft can produce when in operation. The Federal Aviation Administration and European Union Aviation Safety Agency … Read more Quieter Skies: How Acoustic Insulation Supports the Future of Aerial Mobility

Thermal Management in Aerospace Technology: Polymer’s Role in Protecting Critical Systems

The inside of an airplane showing empty seats

Effective thermal management is paramount in the rapidly evolving aerospace industry to ensure aircraft systems’ safety, performance, and longevity. Aircraft are exposed to extreme temperatures, high-altitude conditions, and intense vibrations, making it crucial for materials to provide superior thermal and acoustic insulation. Polymer Technologies stands at the forefront of this endeavor, offering innovative solutions that … Read more Thermal Management in Aerospace Technology: Polymer’s Role in Protecting Critical Systems

Simplifying Installation with Adhesive-Backed PMF

Polymer Technologies Inc's POLYDAMP Melamine Foam

When it comes to insulation solutions for HVAC, power generation, and mass transit, efficiency, safety, and ease of installation are top priorities. POLYDAMP® Melamine Foam (PMF) is a trusted insulation material known for its lightweight composition, excellent thermal and acoustical properties, and compliance with rigorous industry standards. With the adhesive-backed PMF that Polymer Technologies has … Read more Simplifying Installation with Adhesive-Backed PMF

The Role of Advanced Materials in Digitizing Aerospace Manufacturing

An airplane taking off into a futuristic sky to conceptualize how new material composites are helping to advance the digitization of aerospace manufacturing.

The aerospace industry is undergoing a profound transformation with the adoption of digitalization. From additive manufacturing (AM) to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), aerospace companies are leveraging new technologies to build stronger, lighter, and more efficient aircraft. In fact, mentions of digitalization in aerospace and defense filings have increased by 225% since 2016. As … Read more The Role of Advanced Materials in Digitizing Aerospace Manufacturing