A demonstrator by Kurz to show off their wood-effect polyester foil hot stamped onto acrylic sheet, which is backlit with integrated tough sensor. A black mask is printed on the reverse side of the semi-transparent foil, which helps control the lighting effect. This kind of technology is used in appliances as well as automotive applications. In car interior applications, where head impact is a risk, polycarbonate (PC) is preferred over acrylic (PMMA).

Karcher pressure washer with injection moulded polypropylene copolymer (PPC) housing. This material is chosen for its very high impact properties, low density and low cost.

Vertigo Club kettle by Vertige featuring injection moulded Rilsan polyamide 11 (bio-PA) with recycled mineral fillers.

Rotation moulded low density polyethylene (LDPE) surface. The embossed logo is cut into the surface of the mould and so reproduced directly into the part. The texture is created by shot blasting (steel bead) on the surface of the aluminium tool. The texture is adjusted by changing the size of steel bead and air pressure used in the process. The glossiness (and subsequently the colour saturation) is determined by the flaming process, which is carried out on the moulded part. Each one is processed separately by heating the surface with an exposed flame. It is often a manual process and so open to variation.

Low density polyethylene (LDPE) colour sample for rotation moulding powder by Poliplast.

Braun transparent styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) kitchen blender bowl.

Close-up of meltblown polypropylene (PP). The ultra fine fibres are welded in a diamond pattern to lock them in place. This kind of textile is used for personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face masks, as well as filtration (ink cartridges) and acoustic insulation (kitchen appliances and automotive).

Moulded yellow expanded polypropylene (EPP) with surface texture from mould.

Schott Nextrema glass ceramic sheet. It is available in a range of colours, including transparent, translucent white, opaque white, tinted, translucent blue-grey and opaque grey. Due to its robustness at very high temperatures, thermal shock resistance and impermeability to gases, it is used in a range of demanding industrial as well as domestic applications, for things like heating a lighting (sauna, IR-heating), cooking appliances (toasters, grills, microwave), and cover panels (such as for heating elements). Image Schott.