Performance Polymers
Tools and Services
From Material Selection to Product Development –
Discover Our Digital Tools & Services
At BASF Performance Materials, we support you at every stage of your development journey.
Our digital tools and expert services help you find the right materials, simulate and optimize designs, validate performance, and solve technical challenges, efficiently and reliably.
Everything you need, in one place, helping you turn challenges into solutions and ideas into reality.
Overview Modules
Optimize your design before building physical prototypes.
Product designers working at our BASF Creation Centers and computer-aided engineering (CAE) experts support you in the design process. Our CAE tool Ultrasim® can simulate material behavior behavior, processing, and part performance, enabling better design decisions, shorter development cycles, and reduced risk.
Key Benefits
• Virtual testing reduces development time and costs
• Early identification of design and processing issues
• Improved product performance and sustainability
Validate material and part performance under real conditions.
Explore BASF’s specialized laboratories for material characterization, component validation, and fire testing throughout the development process.
✓ Fire Testing Laboratory
Flammability and fire behavior testing to support product safety requirements and regulatory compliance.
✓ Materials Testing Laboratory
Material characterization, physical property evaluation, and analytical testing for plastics materials.
✓ Parts Testing Laboratory
Component validation, performance testing, analysis, optimization, and joining technologies for plastic parts.
Key Benefits
• Reliable validation of material and component performance
• Support across all development phases
• Access to BASF’s testing expertise and infrastructure
Get support when challenges arise during processing or application development.
Explore our troubleshooting documentation for common injection molding challenges in engineering thermoplastics, including sink marks, tiger lines, and air entrapment. Get practical solutions and direct access to BASF experts to resolve issues faster and keep your project on track.
Key Benefits
• Practical support for processing and application issues
• Direct access to BASF technical know how
Work together with BASF to bring your ideas to life.
From co-creation workshops and design support at our BASF Creation Centers to direct expert consultations, we enable collaborative development and help turn concepts into reality.
Key Benefits
• Co‑creation with BASF experts
• Access to global development and innovation networks
• Tailored support for your specific application
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Self-service solutions:
FAQ
Q: How can I find the right material for my application?
Use our material selection tools to compare materials, evaluate key properties, and identify suitable solutions based on your application requirements.
Q: Where can I access technical documents and certificates?
Our document hub provides access to technical data sheets, safety information, regulatory documents, and quality certificates to support product development and compliance needs.
Q: How can simulation support product design and development?
Simulation tools help predict material behavior, optimize component designs, identify potential issues early, and reduce the need for physical prototypes.
Q: What testing and validation services does BASF offer?
BASF provides material characterization, mechanical testing, fire testing, weathering evaluations, and component validation services through its global testing network.
Q: Can BASF help solve processing or application challenges?
Yes. Our technical experts support troubleshooting, material selection, processing optimization, and application development to help address technical challenges efficiently.
Q: How do I know which tool or service is right for my project?
Whether you are looking for materials, design support, performance validation, or technical expertise, our Find, Design, Validate, and Solve pathways guide you to the right resource.
Q: How can I contact a BASF expert?
Simply submit an inquiry through the contact form to connect with BASF specialists and receive support tailored to your application and project needs.