Thermoplastics such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyamides (PA), polylactide (PLA), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are used in a wide range of applications. PVC is mainly used in the construction industry for pipes, window profiles, cladding and floor coverings. ABS and PC are frequently used in the electronics industry, for example for device housings, computer accessories and telecommunications equipment.