Envalior

Electronics

Our innovative materials are developed to meet a wide variety of technological challenges in electronics, making devices safer, thinner, stronger and more sustainable. Browse these pages to learn more about how our industry experts, scientists and engineers work hand in hand with our customers to develop next generation solutions.

Making electronic devices Safer, Thinner and More Sustainable

Electronics and smartphone components manufacturers are placing many requirements on the materials used to make the parts found in a host of applications. The materials utilized must be strong, have functional integration, and overcome the design challenges often faced when designing very small and thin pieces. The trends of miniaturization, increased structural strength and design freedom by integration put an ever higher demand on engineering plastics.

At Envalior, our materials and strong application understanding of the electronics industry can help a design engineer design thinner parts and still achieve structural properties.

Highlighted case studies

SAFER

Decreasing the risk of fire in USB-C connectors

Fast-charging smart devices are increasingly important to consumers. USB-C connectors rapidly restore electronic battery life, yet these cables can create a fire hazard if manufacturers select low-performance insulating plastics. Learn about proven materials solutions that decrease safety risks and enable you to deliver high-performance fast-charging connectors with stringent design requirements.

THINNER

Making electronic & mobile phone components thinner, stronger and integrated

Electronics and smartphone components manufacturers are placing many requirements on the materials used to make the parts found in a host of applications. The materials utilized must be strong, have functional integration, and overcome the design challenges often faced when designing very small and thin pieces. The trends of miniaturization, increased structural strength and design freedom by integration put an ever higher demand on engineering plastics. 

MORE SUSTAINABLE

Partnering with Samsung Electronics to develop first smartphone made with recycled ocean-bound fishing nets

Working with Samsung Electronics, Envalior tailored Akulon® RePurposed to meet the specific high-performance requirements of the new Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy Tab S8 series. As such, the material is incorporated into key components including the Galaxy S22 series’ key bracket and inner cover of the S Pen, as well as Tab S8 series’ inner support bracket. Thanks to its unique properties, Akulon® RePurposed offers an excellent balance and leading mechanical performance, and has already been applied to various industries, such as automotive, consumer goods, and electronic devices.

Commited to Apple’s 100% Clean Energy Production program

Envalior is proud to participate in Apple's Clean Energy Program. We commit to power all of our Apple production with 100 percent clean energy.

Browse our applications in Electronics

  • Smartphones

    High performance plastics for smartphones and tablets which address key trends like thinnovation, convergence and aesthetics by Envalior. Contact us to learn more.

  • USB-C Connectors

    USB-C connectors are becoming the consumer electronics industry’s most widely used data and power interface. As their usage grows, so does the importance of choosing the right engineering materials.

  • Robotics

    Learn why Envalior is a leading global supplier of advanced materials for robotics.

  • Notebooks

    Envalior empowers customers to build stronger, lighter and more reliable computers that surpass the latest safety standards to ensure their notebook computers meet the latest consumer demands.

  • Servers

    Servers with higher speeds and more bandwidth require connectors & sockets with higher pin counts. High performance plastics enable thinner walls with a reliable connection

  • Infrastructure

    Infrastructure needs to be able to manage the coming traffic explosion caused by mobile connectivity, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and the transmission of heavy video content over IP networks in high-resolution formats.

  • Tablets

    Envalior’s unique materials enable cutting-edge design, higher performance in thinner Tablets.  Our material enables more computing power in a smaller space.

  • Wearables

    The wearables market continues to grow. Analysts predict 200 million wearables by 2020, and every generation includes more functionality in a thinner design. The industry has already shown a trend of designs becoming 12% thinner each year, putting higher demands on the materials used to make them.

  • Desktops, PCs

    Envaliors broad portfolio of thermoplastics for Desktops, PCs and computers builds on our state-of-the-art technology. Our materials enable solutions with high heat resistance, improved functionality, and the ongoing miniaturization trend.

Further reading

  • EU rules will make connectors more sustainable to reduce electronic waste, and make consumers’ lives easier

    Soon consumers in the EU will be able to use one common charging port—the USB Type-C connector—for most of their electronics charging needs. Recently, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed that by autumn of 2024, USB Type-C connector will become the common charging port for many electronics. Although USB Type-C connectors rapidly restore electronic battery life, these connectors can create a fire hazard if made of low-performance insulating plastics. Learn about materials solutions that increase safety and enable you to deliver high-performance connectors with stringent design requirements.

  • Delivering high-performance USB-C connectors in custom colors

    Consumers expect the ability to purchase electronics accessories such as charging wires in the color of their choice. Yet, material solutions commonly used for manufacturing connectors are available in limited color options. Not only does Envalior offer advanced materials for electronics in a range of Chroma Colors, the material solutions enable manufacturers to produce USB-C connectors that process high voltage levels.

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