Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are gaining ground, particularly in markets and for applications demanding compliance with a variety of regulations and specifications, but also when it comes to realizing efficient and feasible solutions. And TPE are also increasingly asserting themselves as substitute materials for rubber, silicone or PVC, not only on account of their property profile, but also by continually optimizing their mechanical, haptic, migration or even performance characteristics – as indicated by the following examples: