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Packaging (128)

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Automotive (39)

DSM
Blow moulding “Stanyl” PA grade introduced for automotive air ducts (17.01.2013)

SOLUTIA
Solar absorbing PVB interlayers launched for auto applications / Can extend battery life in electric vehicles (03.10.2011)

THYSSENKRUPP
New pilot plant for steel-polyamide sandwich plates in Germany (04.07.2011)

BASF
Automotive materials design tool wins SPE award / 30 different product samples (12.04.2011)

BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE
High pressure forming process for extra-large PC parts / Console to be displayed at “K 2010” (12.10.2010)

BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE
High gloss polycarbonate film for 3D components / Scratchproof finish retained by pre-cured coating (05.07.2010)

TOHO TENAX
Prepreg technology based on Henkel benzoxazine resin / Storage possible at room temperature (28.04.2010)

MATERIALS RESEARCH
Energy-laden composite could substitute batteries / First application seen in cars (15.02.2010)

KEY PLASTICS
"Golf VI" TPU centre console wins SPE interior award / High quality look and feel achieved (15.12.2009)

PSA PEUGEOT CITROËN
2011 target of 20% green materials in plastics (15.10.2009)

FORD
Research team to drive the use of natural fibres and PLA (28.09.2009)

A&P TECHNOLOGY
PPS "Fortron" tape reinforces braided fabric preforms (08.09.2009)

WOCO
Prototype polyamide exhaust silencer / Savings in build volume, weight and CO2 emission levels (13.02.2009)

AUTOMOTIVE GLAZING
PC windows reduce Mégane weight by 5.7kg (12.02.2009)

TOYOTA
Increased use of bioplastics in vehicle interiors in 2009 (15.01.2009)

A RAYMOND
Ultramid PA 6/6T specified for fuel connectors (13.11.2008)

BMW
All-plastic rear-seat carrier to be used in "7 Series" (12.11.2008)

PLASTICS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Plastic structural inserts replace metal reinforcements / After the engine compartment, substitution now in the bodywork (23.10.2008)

AUTOLIV
Thermoplastic may replace PU on steering wheels (14.10.2008)

AZDEL
"Ixis" lightweight composite for automotive body panels / Joint development with Sabic Innovative Plastics (06.10.2008)

AUTOLIV
Fabric airbag module reduces weight by 30% (30.09.2008)

MAZDA
Academic collaboration to develop first non-food automotive bioplastic / First application in 2013 (17.07.2008)

DONGFENG
Plastic wing for cars produced from SIP's "Noryl GTX" (13.06.2008)

ITW
BASF plastics used in BMW's safer headrest (12.06.2008)

FAURECIA
Contract for interior equipment for the BMW "X6" (10.03.2008)

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Smart first to embrace full PP body panels / Borealis' “Daplen” used / TPO composites make inroads (27.11.2007)

JOHNSON CONTROLS
Surface finishing processes for auto interiors (11.10.2007)

DELPHI
Thinner wire and cable coating reduces weight of vehicle electrical systems (03.10.2007)

PLASTIC OMNIUM
Simple bumper for vehicles in emerging countries (26.09.2007)

AUDI
First full-LED headlamp in the “R8” model (27.08.2007)

AUTOLIV
New airbags for more pedestrian safety (07.08.2007)

GKN AEROSPACE
Contract to supply composites winglets for Boeing aircraft / Deliveries to start next year (18.06.2007)

GE PLASTICS
Cooperation on "QarmaQ" with Hyundai (03.04.2007)

JOHNSON CONTROLS
Innovative "Slim Seat" concept / Thinner structure / More leg-room in the rear (12.02.2007)

LEAR
SPE Award for two-material door panel injection moulded in PP and TPEs (04.12.2006)

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
SPE presents Automotive Award 2006 (07.08.2006)

BASF
Melamine resin for aviation applications (21.04.2006)

FAURECIA
"Happy Attitude" interior concept showcased (23.03.2006)

TICONA
First prototype engineering plastics fuel cell / Cost reduction of 50% / Injection moulding (13.01.2005)

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