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In the Healthcare Industry over the last decades there has been a continued search for material solutions , that are addressing the macro trends in this industry of more regulatory oversight, cleaner and safer devices, non threatening, reduced patient anxiety operations, efficient, more personalized medical devices, that are portable, small and lightweight and last but not least, also more environmentally sustainable solutions
Plastics in Medical Devices
When operating with standard (non electrically conductive) plastics in medical devices there are 2 main challenges to be addressed . 1) In drug delivery applications, the issue of inconsistent dosing and dust , particle attraction & contamination can occur due to electrostatic effects and 2) Malfunctioning of critical supporting electronic devices, due to electromagnetic interference.
Electrically Conductive Compounds
The addition of a conductive filler to a thermoplastic material can increase the electrical conductivity and/or the EMI shielding capability of a thermoplastic, herewith reducing the aforementioned risks. Traditional fillers like carbon powder , fibers , anti-stat agents and stainless steel fibers are effective, and more novel and advanced technologies can provide additional features.. The resulting conductive compounds do exhibit a better carbon footprint versus plastics with a conductive paint and metals.
FARADEX™ Compounds for Smart Lighting Electronics Shielding
The importance of passenger, occupant and pedestrian safety is driving automakers and their suppliers to upgrade their ADAS offerings to further advance the performance and reliability of assisted driving. As adoption rates rise, the number of safety features and onboard electronic systems per vehicle increases each year, requiring engineers to seek out material solutions for light weighting and increased design flexibility.
Radar systems are an integral part of the ADAS system supporting features such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Forward Collison Warning (FCW). Radar sensors constantly sense the distance between
vehicles in real-time to improve driving efficiency and safety. Therefore, these units require material solutions offering effective Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shielding and radar absorption properties to ensure that cross-interference does not disrupt the various system components that protect drivers, passengers an,d pedestrians.
SABIC’s highly specialized thermoplastics can help engineers improve radar sensor technologies using materials that aid in light weighting, metal replacement and improved design flexibility. Providing automakers and their suppliers with high performance solutions to help them address the ever-changing ADAS landscape, as well as to identify potential system cost reductions.
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SABIC Solutions for Radar Sensor System Applications
