A truck storage tray, produced from polypropylene (PP) by KraussMaffei using MuCell foaming technology. The foam reduces the density of the part, allowing it to become thicker and stiffer without adding weight. Foaming usually leaves surface marks as a result of the flow of the gas during moulding. It is most visible in black parts. The polymer is modified with additives to reduce the effect and surface texture added to eliminate the visual impact altogether. In this case, a textured in-mould label (IML) has been added to the centre (silver), completely concealing the black plastic beneath.

Gentrex one-piece foamed thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) shoe concept from Tienkang using Mucell physical foaming technology.

Circle Supernatural running show with thermoplastic elastomer (TPE-TPA) foam midsole made with Arkema Pebx Rnew, a partially bio-based elastomer. The knitted textile upper is placed in the mould along with the durable TPE outer sole, and over-moulded with TPE using Mucell physical foam technology. This creates a lightweight and durable shoe with excellent rebound and recovery.

Cross-section through a reusable foamed cup in polypropylene (PP), manufactured using EcoCore injection moulding technology, that integrates an insulating foam between the two outer skins (MuCell microcellular foam injection). The graphics are applied using a PP in-mould label (IML), which ensures the returnable cup remains recyclable as a monomaterial at the end of its life.