Polyetherimide (PEI), commonly referred to by brand name Ultem®, is an amorphous thermoplastic polymer that offers a combination of desirable mechanical and thermal characteristics.
Over the past two decades, there has been a significant shift in injection molding production to China. There was a time when the quality coming out of the area was questionable, but today, for the most part, quality control systems have improved, and processes are more efficient.