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.
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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.
Online-paintable fuel filler flap made from PBT
Customized compounds based on polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) can be a cost-effective alternative to high-performance thermoplastics in the production of fuel filler flaps.
Asahi Kasei develops the world’s first polyamide foam
Asahi Kasei develops the world’s first polyamide foam - Perfect for noise reduc-tion and lightweight applications in the automotive industry.
The first polyurethane tram front end meeting EU fire safety standards
They are the face that a tram presents to the world and they offer optimal protection for both the vehicle and pedestrians: Hübner 's new 3P Front End Systems made of flexible polyurethane foam (PUR).
Southeast Asia: a wild card in the global plastics industry
The Asian region is buckling down on major trends and issues to achieve a future “perfect” economic growth, which will have a ripple effect on the plastics industry.
Acknowledged as best supplier
Kongsberg Automotive, a global automotive supplier headquartered in Switzerland has presented the Supplier Platinum Award to Engel for its outstanding performance.
Material innovations for batteries and electromobility
Lanxess offering products and solutions along the value chain of lithium-ion batteries.
PSE Europe 2019 scored with quality
From 26 - 27 March 2019, the international PU industry met for the second edition of PSE Europe at the MOC Munich in Germany.
Lanxess intensifies focus on electromobility
Lanxess sees great application potential for its Durethan and Pocan in the New Mobility growth market. This is why the High Performance Materials business unit founded the “e-Powertrain team”.
