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Fraunhofer Institute looks to expand PLA into electronics

Fraunhofer Institute looks to expand PLA into electronics

March 16, 2026 |

In Germany, the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology (Umsicht) has launched HighTech PLA, an effort to replace fossil‑based plastics in the electrical and electronics sector with biobased alternatives such as polylactic acid.  While PLA is already used in packaging and consumer goods, adapting it for demanding electrical applications represents a significant leap […]

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