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A significant automotive innovation has been introduced where a thermoplastic composite material
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Dear Industry Expert,
A significant automotive innovation has been introduced where a thermoplastic composite material has successfully replaced aluminum roller-blind guide rails on the panoramic sunroof design in a mass-produced passenger car. This new composite guide rail has helped simplify the construction and significantly reduced cost in installation while improving the design of panoramic sunroofs. |
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Polyscope Polymers' latest innovation a winner
Polyscope Polymers B.V. was declared winner of the JEC Innovation Award in the Automotive Application category. Polyscope’s XIRAN® SGH30EB glass filled thermoplastic composite was specified by Webasto France and the Groupe Renault for the roller-blind guide rails on the panoramic sunroof modules installed, since 2016, in Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic MPV (multipurpose vehicle) models. More... |
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Polyplastics eyes EV market
Polyplastics DURANEX® PBT and DURAFIDE® PPS materials - targeted for engine peripheral parts such power control units (PCUs) – deliver high insulating properties, lower water absorption, and meet harsh operating conditions (-40°C to 150°C, up to 95% relative humidity). More...
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Multi-material composites for automotive
Teijin Limited's automotive composites specialty groups have developed a multi-material composite automotive door concept that maintains required crash specifications while reducing overall weight by 35% when compared to a conventional steel door. More...
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Quality automotive interiors
The microSNAP concept car developed by Rinspeed illustrates the potential of innovative foam technology for automotive interiors as well as acoustic and thermal insulation. More...
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