Material Science

Introduction to Silicone and Plastic Injection Molding

Blog, Material Science

What is Injection Molding? Injection molding is a manufacturing process where we shape high-precision silicone or thermoplastic components by injecting liquified material into a closed mold under controlled pressure. The material cures or cools into a suitable stable...

Beyond the Basics: Innovative Silicone Molding Uses

Blog, eMobility, Environmental Sealing and Protection, Industrial Technology, Material Science, Medical

Silicone Molding: Driving Innovation Across Industries Silicone molding is essential for industries that demand durability, flexibility, and reliability. Its versatile properties enable manufacturers to create application-specific solutions, from seals that endure...

Bioplastics

Blog, Material Science

What Are Bioplastics? Unlike traditional plastics made from petroleum, bioplastics are derived from renewable resources such as sugarcane, algae, and yeast. Bioplastics have gained prominence in discussions on environmental impact and sustainability. As awareness of...

EV Battery Protection Materials Comparison

Blog, eMobility, Engineered Materials, EV Battery, Material Science

Safeguarding the EV Revolution: Advanced Materials for Battery Protection Electric vehicles (EVs) revolutionize transportation, and their success hinges on the safety and efficiency of the battery systems and materials used within them. The global sustainable battery...

The Rail Industry and Boyd Solutions

Blog, Engineered Materials, Material Science, Transportation

Continuous advancements in engineered materials offer immense potential for the rail industry, addressing challenges related to emissions reduction, efficiency improvement, and safety enhancement. Boyd supports rail customers to meet these challenges through...

Boyd’s Silicone Sustainability

Blog, Environmental, Social, and Governance, Material Science

Working with Silicone Extrusions inspired Boyd to analyze our processes to see how we could make a more positive environmental impact. As part of a continued effort to become more environmentally sustainable, Boyd’s Weiler-Simmerberg, Germany facility evaluated...