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Thin wall PA46 actuator gear earns 2025 SPE powertrain award

Thin wall PA46 actuator gear earns 2025 SPE powertrain award

Envalior, General Motors and Schaeffler have received the 2025 SPE Automotive Innovation Award in the Powertrain category for a thin wall electronic throttle control actuator gear based on Stanyl PA46, combining weight, cost and space savings with improved stiffness and wear resistance.

Envalior, General Motors, and Schaeffler Win 2025 SPE Innovation Award

Envalior, General Motors, and Schaeffler Win 2025 SPE Innovation Award

Envalior, General Motors and Schaeffler have received the 2025 SPE Automotive Innovation Award in the powertrain category for an ultra-thin wall electronic throttle control actuator gear made from Stanyl PA46, combining weight and cost reduction with increased stiffness and wear resistance.

Kinnarps reduces CO₂ emissions by 86% via material swaps

Kinnarps reduces CO₂ emissions by 86% via material swaps

Kinnarps, together with Polykemi and injection moulder Nolato, reduced CO2 emissions for a desk pedestal base frame by 86% through two consecutive material changes, first from PA6 to high-crystalline PP and then to recycled PP, without altering the production process.