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Intelligent Plastics Sourcing

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AI-powered material discovery & sourcing

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45,000+

PLASTICS

3M+

PROPERTIES

100+

MERCHANTS

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Plastics sourcing has become difficult, slow, and unnecessarily risky

Engineers waste months navigating fragmented data sources, inconsistent formats, and slow supplier communication—ultimately forced into compromises that put projects at risk.

Scattered Information

Datasheet downloads, gated databases, and supplier portals bury critical data.

Slow Processes

Phone tag for availability. Manual spreadsheets for comparison. Weeks wasted.

Forced Compromises

Settle for known materials or risk delays with unvalidated choices.

Inconsistent Data

Different formats, unit mismatches, and gaps make comparisons nearly impossible.

One platform for end-to-end sourcing

Plastics.com unifies material data, evaluation tools, a real-time marketplace, and engineering-grade AI—so your team can research, compare, decide, and order without switching between PDFs, portals, and spreadsheets.

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Benefits Across the Plastics Supply Chain

ENGINEERS

Design with confidence

Quickly research, compare, and validate materials with application-specific specs.

CONVERTERS

Quote faster, win more work

Respond to RFQs quickly with accurate material data, pricing, & fewer manual steps.

PRODUCERS

Drive inbound demand

Reach buyers earlier in the design process with clear project requirements.

Research at Scale

Chat to define requirements, ask technical questions, and get intelligent material recommendations across 40,000+ plastics.

Comprehensive Data

Compare materials using normalized, comprehensive datasets. Fill data gaps intelligently, align units automatically, and visualize performance, cost, and sustainability tradeoffs side by side.

Organized Collaboration

Collaborative projects let teams organize research, compare options, and validate decisions together—without spreadsheets or version chaos.

Sourcing at a click

Request samples, get quotes, and order ready-to-ship materials from 100+ leading suppliers.

Powered by Herman AI

Not a general-purpose chatbot—Herman AI is trained specifically on material science, engineering applications, and real-world manufacturing constraints.

Aerospace & Space Exploration

Example Uses: Cabin interiors, fuel system components, seals
Key Requirements: Lightweight, flame resistance, chemical resistance, high strength
Automotive & Transportation

Example Uses:
Engine parts, transmission components, sensors
Key Requirements:
Heat resistance, mechanical durability, weight reductions here
Oil & Gas

Example Uses: Cabin interiors, fuel system components, seals
Key Requirements: Key Requirements: Chemical resistance, high pressure resistance, durability
Medical & Healthcare

Example Uses:
Surgical instruments, implants, diagnostic devices
Key Requirements:
Sterilization resistance, biocompatibility, high precision
Electrical & Electronics

Example Uses:
Connectors, insulators, circuit boards
Key Requirements:
High dielectric strength, heat resistance, flame retardance
Industrial Machinery

Example Uses:
Bearings, gears, wear plates, pumps
Key Requirements:
Wear resistance, low friction, high mechanical strength here
Renewable Energy

Example Uses:
Wind turbine blades, solar panel components
Key Requirements:
UV resistance, fatigue resistance, environmental toughness
Food Processing

Example Uses:
Conveyor parts, pump housings, seals
Key Requirements:
Food-safe certifications, chemical and wear resistance
Defense & Military

Example Uses:
Ballistic panels, UAV components, electronics
Key Requirements:
High strength-to-weight ratio, environmental durability
Semiconductor Manufacturing

Example Uses:
Wafer handling parts, CMP equipment
Key Requirements:
Chemical purity, abrasion resistance, thermal stability