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News From Paradigm Polymer
Welcome to the Paradigm Polymer Blog. Our team has significant experience manufacturing plastic parts for a variety of applications and industries. Here, we will share our thoughts on various topics that might be of interest to anyone seeking plastic parts. If you have a topic you'd like us to cover, let us know.
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Celebrating Two Years of Polymer, Precision and Progress
Last month marked Paradigm Polymer’s two-year anniversary, and our team took a moment to celebrate the milestones that have shaped our growth. Over lunch, we raised a toast to the customers whose trust drives us forward — and to the expanding capabilities that help us meet their evolving needs. The Paradigm Polymer team gathering for a lunch to celebrate the company's 2nd Anniversary Paradigm Polymer president and founder Greg Munroe had this to offer about the occasion of ou
EJ Vongher
Dec 2, 20253 min read


PEEK: the Premium Choice for High-Performance Plastic Parts
PEEK Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a top-tier engineering thermoplastic, prized for performance that far exceeds many conventional plastics. At Paradigm Polymer, we work with PEEK in rod form and machine it on precision Swiss automatic lathes to create complex, tight-tolerance parts. PEEK combines exceptional thermal stability—withstanding continuous service temperatures near 250 °C—with impressive mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and wear resistance. Its broad ch
EJ Vongher
Nov 10, 20254 min read


UHMW: A Durable, Low-Friction Polymer for High-Wear Applications
Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMW) is an exceptionally durable, low-friction polymer known for its outstanding wear resistance, impact strength, and chemical stability. Ideal for demanding applications in food processing, marine, and industrial equipment, UHMW delivers long service life under heavy use. Though challenging to machine cleanly, its performance advantages often outweigh the added precision and cost required.
EJ Vongher
Nov 9, 20252 min read


Expanding Our Swiss Automatic Capabilities to Meet Growing Demand
At Paradigm Polymer, we’ve expanded our production with seven new Swiss Automatic Screw Machines, boosting our total to 23. Advanced features like cross drilling, milling, and slotting allow more complex parts to be completed in a single setup, improving precision, efficiency, and lead times. This investment enables faster turnaround, greater customization, and sets the stage for future capabilities in high-precision plastic machining.
EJ Vongher
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Plastics at the Core: How Insulators Power Circular Cable Connectors
Circular connectors rely on more than metal shells—the plastic insulator defines performance. At Paradigm Polymer, we use high-performance plastics like PTFE, acetal, and PEI to ensure strength, stability, and insulation in harsh environments. Cheaper materials risk signal loss and failure, but the right choice keeps connectors reliable across industries.
EJ Vongher
Aug 15, 20253 min read


Precision in Motion: Why Acetal Is the Ideal Material for High-Performance Plastic Parts
Acetal (POM) Acetal, also known as polyoxymethylene (POM), is a go-to material for precision-engineered plastic parts. At Paradigm...
EJ Vongher
Jun 13, 20252 min read


2025 could be the year to Reshore Precision Plastic Parts
In today’s fast-moving and unpredictable global economy, businesses across industries are rethinking their supply chains—especially when...
EJ Vongher
May 7, 20252 min read


ISO 9001:2015 Certified
We’re proud to announce a major milestone early in our second year of operation — Paradigm Polymer has officially received its first ISO...
EJ Vongher
Apr 11, 20251 min read


Teflon: The Ultimate Material for Precision Plastic Parts for a Variety of Industries
Teflon, or PTFE When it comes to high-performance plastic components, Teflon™, the brand name for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), stands...
EJ Vongher
Mar 19, 20253 min read


An Intro to Swiss Screw Machines
At present, Paradigm Polymer is primarily a “Swiss automatic machine job shop” proud of our ability to efficiently turn polymer bar stock...
EJ Vongher
Aug 26, 20243 min read


Plastics used in Parts Production
With a combined seven decades of machining parts out of plastic for every application imaginable, the team here at Paradigm Polymer knows...
EJ Vongher
Jul 5, 20243 min read


Welcome to Paradigm Polymer
Greetings. I am delighted to welcome you to the internet home of Paradigm Polymer, a relatively new manufacturer of precision plastic...
EJ Vongher
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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