In Cuba, the plastic manufacturing sector faces extreme challenges due to high humidity and saline air, which accelerate the degradation of standard polymers. The demand for high-durability materials like backsheet solar panel components has surged as the nation seeks to decentralize its energy grid using photovoltaic systems that can withstand tropical storms.
The medical imaging sector remains heavily dependent on reliable consumables. There is a critical need for stable medical x ray film that can maintain image integrity despite fluctuations in storage temperature and humidity common in local clinic environments.
Economically, the industry is shifting from basic plastic molding to specialized functional films. This transition is evident in the adoption of precision-coated materials, including light sensitive photographic paper for archival and technical documentation in state-run laboratories.
