WEB EXCLUSIVE: New Vestakeep Ultimate grade of PEEK from Evonik Industries in Germany (U.S. office in Parsippany, N.J.) boasts 25% higher impact strength than other PEEK resins. This is said to permit doubling the lifespan of dynamically stressed components molded of PEEK for automotive or aircraft applications such as sensors or ball bearings, as well as seals for the oil and gas industry. The product can also be used in semiconductor manufacturing.