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).
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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).
India’s first plastic fender
Advanced thermoplastic technology from SABIC enables Mahindra & Mahindra to launch India’s first plastic fender.
Environmental benefits of recycled Technyl polyamide
The environmental benefit of the use of recycled polyamide for automotive applications has been validated by a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) jointly led by leading engineering plastics developer Rhodia (member of the Solvay group), Valeo, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers and car-maker PSA Peugeot Citroën.
2012 SPE ACCE Best Paper Award Winners announced
The organizing committee for the SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE) announced Best Paper Award winners for the group’s twelfth-annual show, September 11-13, 2012 at the MSU Management Education Center.
SABIC to increase Stamax LGFPP capacity
SABIC to increase Stamax LGFPP capacity at Genk, Belgium facility to meet rising automotive customer demand.
