BASF: Metal removed from the Equation
Front end carrier in the new Volkswagen Golf made only from plastic.
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Renault with new SABIC Post-Industrial Recycled Noryl GTX Material
Marking a new milestone in its distinguished 25-year relationship developing thermoplastic fenders with Renault S.A., SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that the French automaker has successfully adopted a new post-industrial recycled (PIR) grade of NORYL GTX™ resin as part of its ongoing drive to comply with the European Union’s end-of-life vehicle (ELV) requirements.
PolyOne and Denso Develop Advanced Automotive System
PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced that Denso Corporation, a leading supplier of automotive systems for all major global automakers, has selected GLS OnFlex thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) for use in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new car model.
SABIC Helps Chrysler Group LLC Reinvent Dodge Dart with Stylish Interior Illumination Surrounding Unique Floating Island Bezel
Ambient lighting is a growing trend in automotive interior design, enhancing consumer appeal. So when Chrysler Group LLC designed the 2013 Dodge Dart compact for young, style-conscious car buyers, the automaker turned to SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business to help create stylish interior lighting at an affordable cost.
PolyZion project
A team of EU-funded researchers is leading the development of a unique type of sustainable zinc-based rechargeable battery for electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid EVs (HEVs).
New thermoplastic lift-gate solution
Styron develops first-in-market thermoplastic lift-gate solution for the New Renault Clio.
Welding instead of clipping in the automotive sector
The ultrasonic welding specialist Hermann has introduced a solution for ultrasonic welding of cable ducts for flat conductors. Advantages: Better rigidity, easier assembly and minimization of noise (Image 1: Headliner with cable channel)
Introducing Styron’s styrenics based innovation for automotive
On Septemper Styron Automotive participated at Plastomotive 2012, a key annual trade conference for automotive organized by SPE in Chennai.
Röchling Automotive and DSM celebrate auto-industry first
Röchling Automotive and DSM are celebrating the 2012 Automotive Innovation Award (Powertrain Segment) from the Society of Plastics Engineers -Europe.
SABIC introduces expanded Lexan sheet portfolio
SABIC introduces expanded Lexan sheet portfolio for railway interiors to help customers meet upcoming regulations.
Borealis and Borouge highlight innovative material solutions for global automotive market
Borealis and Borouge highlight innovative material solutions and expertise for global automotive market at SPE Automotive TPO Conference.
Borealis for the automotive industry.
Polyolefin-based innovations embraces more sustainable manufacturing Borealis and Borouge offer polyolefin-based (PO-based) innovations that embrace more sustainable manufacturing for Tier One suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
