Abstract: This invention relates generally to a thermoplastic compositions and, more particularly, to compositions comprising a polymer matrix and comprising a filler composition. To that end, according to the aspects of the invention, a thermoplastic composition is disclosed that generally comprises a polymer matrix and at least one filler composition. The polymer matrix generally comprises at least one polycarbonate or polyamide. The filler composition generally comprises at least one laser direct structuring additive with a mean particle size of less than 1 ?m and may additionally optionally comprise flame retardants, stabilizers and process aids.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to blended thermoplastic compositions comprising: a) from about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % of a polycarbonate polymer component; b) from about 5 wt % to about 30 wt % of a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer component; c) from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % of a laser direct structuring additive component; and d) from about 0.02 wt % to about 5 wt % of a metal component; wherein the combined weight percent value of all components does not exceed about 100 wt %; and wherein all weight percent values are based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a thermoplastic compositions and, more particularly, to compositions comprising a polymer matrix and comprising a filler composition. To that end, according to the aspects of the invention, a thermoplastic composition is disclosed that generally comprises a polymer matrix and at least one filler composition. The polymer matrix generally comprises at least one polycarbonate or polyamide. The filler composition generally comprises at least one laser direct structuring additive with a mean particle size of less than 1 ?m and may additionally optionally comprise flame retardants, stabilizers and process aids.

Abstract: A composition including from 35 to 85% by weight based on the weight of the composition of a high-heat amorphous polymeric material, having a glass transition temperature of at least 180 degrees Celsius, from 10 to 50% by weight based on the weight of the composition of a filler selected from glass fiber, glass flake, flat glass fiber, glass bead, and combinations thereof; and from 0 to 10% by weight of composition of at least one additive selected from a flow promoter, a thermal stabilizer, a mold release agent, and combinations thereof. Products including the composition, such as a hard disc drive enclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to LDS materials comprising a first coating layer comprising a first LDS additive, and a base substrate, wherein the coating layer contacts the base substrate. Articles formed from the LDS materials are also disclosed that include a conductive path and a metal layer deposited on the activated path. Methods for making the LDS materials and corresponding articles are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are platable resin compositions for use in, for example, metal plating of plastics. The resin compositions include polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and a filler, and may exclude a laser direct structuring additive. The compositions possess markedly improved characteristics, such as notched IZOD impact, flex modulus, and peel strength. Also disclosed are methods for plating metal on a substrate that is formed from the present resin compositions, as well as articles that include the disclosed compositions.

Abstract: Compositions based on polycarbonate copolymers to provide ultra-clean materials and articles useful in the hard disk drive and semiconductor industries. In one aspect, the compositions include a polycarbonate copolymer based on a sebacic acid, BPA, PCP polyestercarbonate. The compositions may be used with or without other polymers, fillers or additives. The compositions based on this polycarbonate copolymer exhibit ultra clean performance, low organic contamination, low LPC, and low ionic contaminations. Meanwhile, the compositions also exhibit good flow ability, good ductility and good surface quality.

Abstract: A composition including from 35 to 85% by weight based on the weight of the composition of a high-heat amorphous polymeric material, having a glass transition temperature of at least 180 degrees Celsius, from 10 to 50% by weight based on the weight of the composition of a filler selected from glass fiber, glass flake, flat glass fiber, glass bead, and combinations thereof; and from 0 to 10% by weight of composition of at least one additive selected from a flow promoter, a thermal stabilizer, a mold release agent, and combinations thereof. Products including the composition, such as a hard disc drive enclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to blended thermoplastic compositions comprising: a) from about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % of a polycarbonate polymer component; b) from about 5 wt % to about 30 wt % of a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer component; c) from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % of a laser direct structuring additive component; and d) from about 0.02 wt % to about 5 wt % of a metal component; wherein the combined weight percent value of all components does not exceed about 100 wt %; and wherein all weight percent values are based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A filled polymeric composition of high flowability suitable for thin wall (<1 mm thickness) molding, the composition including (a) from 10 to 50 wt % of a reinforcing filler; (b) from 1 to 10 wt % of a polyamide or from 5 to 20 wt % of a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) as a flow promoter; and the balance being a polyetherimide (PEI) resin. Composites including an injection molded substrate having a thickness of 0.4-0.8 mm, formed of the composition, and at least one coating thereon. The coating can be a metal or an acrylate coating.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer compositions. The disclosed compositions comprise a thermoplastic polymer, a laser direct structuring additive, and a reinforcing filler. Also disclosed are methods for making the disclosed polymer composition and articles of manufacture comprising the disclosed polymer composition.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a thermoplastic compositions and, more particularly, to compositions comprising a polymer matrix and comprising a filler composition. To that end, according to the aspects of the invention, a thermoplastic composition is disclosed that generally comprises a polymer matrix and at least one filler composition. The polymer matrix generally comprises at least one polycarbonate or polyamide. The filler composition generally comprises at least one laser direct structuring additive with a mean particle size of less than 1 ?m and may additionally optionally comprise flame retardants, stabilizers and process aids.

Abstract: Compositions based on polycarbonate copolymers to provide ultra-clean materials and articles useful in the hard disk drive and semiconductor industries. In one aspect, the compositions include a polycarbonate copolymer based on a sebacic acid, BPA, PCP polyestercarbonate. The compositions may be used with or without other polymers, fillers or additives. The compositions based on this polycarbonate copolymer exhibit ultra clean performance, low organic contamination, low LPC, and low ionic contaminations. Meanwhile, the compositions also exhibit good flow ability, good ductility and good surface quality.