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This article systematically expounds on the development process of China's special engineering plastics industry from the germination stage to the maturity stage, analyzes the current industry situation at the critical stage of transition, covering influencing factors such as policies, technologies, and the market. It also introduces the upstream, midstream, and downstream situations of the industry chain, including the supply of raw materials, production, and the demand in application fields. At the same time, it explores the opportunities and challenges of green development that the industry is facing.

Automotive engineering plastics are driving comprehensive technological upgrades and green transformations across body structures, exterior systems, powertrain-chassis, and interiors through innovations in lightweighting, high performance, and sustainability.

This article delves into the complete transformation process of engineering plastic pellets from raw material to precision parts. It systematically introduces the three fundamental processes of injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding, extending to specialized techniques like thermoforming and rotational molding.

At the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, robots evolved from dancing Yangge to executing backflips—more agile, more dynamic. Behind this leap is a "skeletal evolution" driven by specialty engineering plastics. PEEK is 70% lighter than steel, offering high strength, self-lubrication, and micron-level precision for flexible, accurate joints. PPS provides heat and chemical resistance, ensuring electrical system safety. "Replacing steel with plastics" solves range anxiety and enables cost-effective mass production through injection molding. From walking to running and jumping, every step in humanoid robot evolution relies on breakthrough materials.

PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” are a large group of fluorinated substances with extremely stable carbon-fluorine bonds that resist degradation in the environment and pose health risks. In engineering plastics, fluoropolymers such as PTFE, PFA, and PVDF are used either as base materials or processing aids to provide heat resistance, low friction, and non-stick properties. Due to tightening regulations by the EU, U.S., and China, customers now demand PFAS test reports to verify compliance. This requirement helps avoid customs detention, meet brand owners’ sustainability mandates, and prevent costly lawsuits. Without a valid report, products risk being excluded from supply chains. The industry is rapidly moving toward PFAS-free alternatives. A certified test report has become a mandatory pass for global trade in engineering plastics.

ULTRAMID® A 216 Y10 is a BASF injection-molding PA66 grade modified with molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) lubricant. It offers excellent self-lubrication, wear resistance, mechanical strength, heat resistance, and dimensional stability. Designed for precision components such as bearings and gears, it is widely used in automotive, electrical/electronic, and industrial machinery applications.