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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?

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

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

How Polymer’s Lightweight Insulation Supports Sustainable Aerospace Design

The interior of an airplane stripped of all seats, walls, and insulation as it undergoes maintenance,

As environmental concerns increase, industries such as the aerospace industry work hard to find proper solutions that don’t cause further harm. From decreasing fuel consumption to lowering carbon emissions, our insulation solutions more than meet the task. In fact, Polymer’s POLYDAMP® Hydrophobic Melamine Foam (PHM) is the best choice for airplanes everywhere. Our product’s flexibility … Read more How Polymer’s Lightweight Insulation Supports Sustainable Aerospace Design