Thermoformed Packaging

Learn how materials, packaging structure, reuse, performance and recycling systems affect the development of recyclable blister packaging.

Learn what an ESD tray is, how anti-static, dissipative and conductive trays differ, which materials are used, and how ESD trays protect PCBs and electronic components.

Learn what thermoforming is, how the thermoforming process works, common materials, product examples, advantages, limitations and when to use it.

Learn what vacuum forming is, how the process works, which plastic materials can be formed, and how vacuum-formed packaging and trays are produced.
But what exactly is vacuum forming? Why do people use it? What are the pros and cons?