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EFSA Issues New Guidance on Food Contact Materials as Safety Assessment Requirements Draw Attention

In October 2026, the European Food Safety Authority published guidance on the safety assessment data required for bisphenols other than BPA and their derivatives when used in food contact materials. As food processing equipment manufacturers face increasingly specific requirements for material safety, durability and manufacturing consistency, matching the material grade to its intended use and supporting compliance documentation remains important.

IndustryOct 21，2026

Why Do Automotive Plastic Components Have Dimensional Problems Even When Their Heat Resistance Meets Requirements?

Learn why automotive plastic components can develop dimensional deviations after thermal cycling and how PA66 GF30, PBT, material selection, and injection molding optimization affect long-term performance.

TechnicalOct 21，2026

High-Performance Polymers Gain Attention in Industrial Motion Components as Wear and Lubrication Requirements Evolve

Industrial machinery manufacturers are paying closer attention to high-performance polymers for bearings, guides and other moving components. Recent developments in lubrication-free mechanical parts highlight the importance of wear resistance, equipment reliability and reduced maintenance requirements.

IndustryOct 20，2026

Why Do Medical Equipment Housings Crack After Repeated Disinfection?

Learn why medical equipment housings crack after repeated disinfection and how PC/ABS selection, chemical compatibility, and molding stress affect durability.

TechnicalOct 20，2026

Why Do Outdoor Security Camera Housings Turn Yellow After Months of Use?

Discover why outdoor security camera housings turn yellow and how ABS and PC material modification, UV stabilization, and molding optimization can help reduce discoloration.

TechnicalOct 19，2026

Fakuma 2026 Highlights Conductive and Antistatic Plastics as Electronics Manufacturing Requirements Evolve

Fakuma 2026 featured conductive and static-dissipative plastic materials developed for electronics manufacturing, industrial packaging and electrostatic discharge protection. The latest developments highlight the importance of balancing electrical performance with mechanical properties and injection molding requirements when selecting functional engineering plastics.

IndustryOct 19，2026

Why Do Plastic Office Chair Armrests Crack Around Screw Mounts?

Learn why plastic office chair armrests crack around screw mounts and how material selection, structural design, glass-fiber reinforcement, and injection molding conditions affect component durability.

TechnicalOct 19，2026

Tesla Unveils the Next-Generation Roadster, Bringing Automotive Component Design Into Focus

Tesla unveiled its next-generation Roadster on October 15, 2026, with production planned for 2028. The high-performance electric sports car has renewed attention on automotive engineering and component design. For automotive manufacturers and suppliers, material selection affects not only weight, strength and dimensional stability, but also tooling, injection molding and production consistency.

IndustryOct 17，2026

Why Do Plastic Gears Wear Out Too Quickly in Industrial Automation Equipment?

Explore the causes of premature wear in industrial plastic gears, including frictional heat, gear engagement, material selection, shrinkage, and molding accuracy. Learn how engineering plastic selection and manufacturing optimization can improve gear performance and service life.

TechnicalOct 17，2026

New Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant PA6 and PA66 Highlight Changing Material Requirements for Electrical and EV Components

Electrical and electronic equipment, electric vehicles, batteries and charging systems are placing higher requirements on plastic components, including flame retardancy, mechanical strength, electrical performance and processability. Recent developments in glass-fiber-reinforced halogen-free flame-retardant PA6 and PA66 also highlight the importance of matching material performance with injection molding requirements. For component manufacturers, material selection can affect not only product performance but also tooling, molding stability and overall manufacturing cost.

IndustryOct 16，2026