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Frederique van Baarle to head Lanxess’ High Performance Materials business unit

Frederique van Baarle will take over as head of the High Performance Materials business unit at specialty chemicals company Lanxess with effect from June 1, 2020.

FANUC supplies 3,500 robots to BMW group

The industrial robot manufacturer FANUC and the automotive group BMW AG have signed a framework agreement for the supply of 3,500 robots for new production lines and plants.

Plexiglas molding compounds enable pioneering light design

It is time for a new era in mobility. The cars of the future are electric, fully connected and CO2-neutral. Electric drives and autonomous driving are fundamentally changing the design of the cars of the future, and the same applies for lighting.

Novares to start manufacturing in Russia

Novares has opened its first site in Russia, in Togliatti, home to the AvtoVAZ factory that produces Lada cars.

Plastics playing key role in E&E and 5G networking

Plastics are a great enabler. They make many products better, lighter, more attractive, safer, quieter and more durable. In no sector is that truer than in electrical and electronics (E&E).

Tepex dynalite from Lanxess for innovative lightweight design project

The endless fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite material Tepex dynalite from Lanxess has made a major contribution to the success of the FuPro project of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

"Enjoy Innovation": Wittmann Battenfeld presents itself at the K 2019

At the K 2019 in Düsseldorf, Wittmann Battenfeld will exhibit its products and applications under the motto “Enjoy Innovation” for the first time in hall 15 at booth C06.

Avery Dennison "World of Science" at Labelexpo Europe 2019

Visitors to Labelexpo Europe 2019 will be the first to learn about the newest Avery Dennison breakthrough technology, to be launched at the show, which runs Sept. 24-27 at Brussels Expo in Belgium.

Engineering plastic will improve the air quality in cars

Asahi Kasei’s copolymer polyacetal resin (POM) TENACTM -C Z4520 has been certified as an eco-friendly green material by the China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC) for its outstanding low VOC emission performance.

"Enjoy Innovation": Wittmann Battenfeld at K 2019

At the K 2019 in Düsseldorf, Wittmann Battenfeld will exhibit its products and applications under the motto “Enjoy Innovation” for the first time in hall 15 at booth C06.

Tactile trailblazing automotive mouldings coming to K 2019

At K 2019, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH will unveil the future of minimalist modern car dashboards, making driving more comfortable for millions of motorists.

Plastics and foams contribute to the future in-car living space

Plastics and foams are more than just lightweight materials. They will prove to be a significant addition to the user experience in future automotive interior.

Asahi Kasei’s Tenactm POM with the world’s lowest VOC emission level

Asahi Kasei’s copolymer polyacetal resin (POM) Tenactm -C Z4520 has been certified as an eco-friendly green material by the China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC) for its outstanding low VOC emission performance.

Large, lightweight and torsionally stiff

Tepex dynalite continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite sheets from specialty chemicals company Lanxess can be used to manufacture even large, highly integrated structural components for automotive lightweight design.

Completion of Asahi Kasei’s drivable concept car AKXY

Asahi Kasei and GLM Co., Ltd. have completed a jointly developed concept car called AKXY showcasing a wide array of automotive-related materials and technologies from various Asahi Kasei businesses, focused on contribution to safety, comfort, and the environment.