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What if high-performance robots could be produced at half the cost and weight—without compromising on precision or durability? In this expert talk, discover how a breakthrough collaboration between Envalior, SENTImotion, and Frencken Group is making that a reality.

Robots are ready for the real world. With AI capabilities advancing and actuator architectures stabilizing, demand is accelerating across industries. Yet, while software scales at near-zero marginal cost, hardware does not. Actuator gearboxes remain a stubborn constraint.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched a new series of coupling relays with housings made from 70% bio-based plastic derived from biomass waste. The material, Akulon® K225-KS B-MB, was developed by Envalior in collaboration with Siemens to meet all performance requirements.

Today’s camera modules are mechanical marvels, but under the hood, materials make or break their performance. Arnitel® Performance TPC is a high-performance elastomer that eliminates acoustic noise, suppresses particle generation and resists thermal and mechanical fatigue. It’s cleaner, stronger and more consistent than TPU. Plus, it’s engineered for precision manufacturing and long-term reliability at scale.

Envalior will use the “Fuse Box Meets Dryer – Plastics in E&E Applications” conference organized by the South German Plastics Center (SKZ) to highlight its leading position as an innovation partner for the international electrical and electronics (E&E) industry.

Consumers are increasingly engaged with their smart phones, smart watches, and other personal devices—wherever they are—exposing soft touch components to prolonged use, weather damage, and increased exposure to everyday chemicals such as cosmetics and sunscreen. Product designers and manufacturers increasingly rely on thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material solutions to produce and deliver highly durable and high-quality soft touch parts.