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The transformation of the car continues. Alternative powertrains, autonomous driving and the urge for more sustainability impact the vehicle design and driving experience
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Dear Industry Expert,
The transformation of the car continues. Alternative powertrains, autonomous driving and the urge for more sustainability impact the vehicle design and driving experience. Particularly, the car interior is experiencing a unique transformation with new electronic devices having additional functions. This represents requirements for high-performance equipment and, thus, for the electronic components and materials used. |
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Fast data transmission of electronic devices for in cars
MD ELEKTRONIK, with support from BASF, was able to develop the new connector system "C-KLIC" based on USB Type-C standard for cars. With BASF Ultradur® B 4300 G4, a glass fibre-reinforced PBT, the innovation is suitable for use in vehicles and enables space saving of up to 60% compared to standard USB ports due to excellent material properties. More... |
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Unique TPU grade for FR cables
ESTANE ZHF 90AM9 NAT 01 TPU from Lubrizol Engineered Polymers is made without the use of halogens. It has improved key performance attributes compared to standard materials and complies with certification required. More...
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Innovative bonding of different resins
Polyplastics Co. Ltd. has introduced an innovative bonding technology that is unlike traditional joining methods such as plastics welding or adhesion.AKI-Lock® has few restrictions on the materials that can be used and forms strong, airtight bonds with combinations of different materials for which bonding had previously been difficult. More...
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Maximising the value of regrind
The better the regrind, the more efficient the process and more time and money saved. Maximising the utilisation of resin through proper granulation of plastic waste is the difference between earning and losing money. . More...
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ISCC Plus certification for Covestro sites
With the ISCC Plus mass balance certification for its Leverkusen and Dormagen sites, Covestro can now supply its customers with large product volumes from renewably attributed raw materials from all three Lower Rhine sites in Germany. More...
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DOMO Chemicals’ TECHNYL® portfolio available worldwide
DOMO Chemicals, the leading supplier in the European polyamide industry, has made its TECHNYL® branded products available to customers globally. Key applications served by TECHNYL® include high thermal and chemical resistance materials, light engineering solutions, flame retardant materials for advanced electrical protection, etc. More...
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