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SOLVAY Lab launched with Italy's Leonardo to develop composites / Applications sought for aerospace	15.02.2021
ALBIS Compounds developed for fuel cell applications	09.01.2020
VICTREX Collaboration with Safran Cabin on composite aircraft parts / Aim to create flexible platform for multiple bracket projects	07.10.2019
HELLA Partnership with Plastic Omnium / Lighting in car production	29.01.2019
BASF Particle foam based on polyethersulphone / Suited for complex components in cars, aircraft and trains	05.10.2018
SOLVAY Thermoset prepreg resin designed for high volume auto application	14.05.2018
TRINSEO Soft-touch TPE products for automotive applications launched	23.04.2018
INEOS STYROLUTION Launch of carbon-look composite for lightweight aesthetic designs / Suited for automotive, electronics and sports applications	17.04.2018
ELRINGKLINGER Big order from Chinese electric vehicle start-up Byton / Instrument panel support in lightweight design	08.02.2018
DSM PA composite for hydrogen storage / Applications in fuel cell vehicles	11.09.2017
GLM Polycarbonate windscreen for new Japanese sports car / Significant weight reductions underway	27.07.2017
MAGNA Lightweight door module made of aluminium and thermoplastics / Joint development with Antolin and Fiat Chrysler	02.02.2017
RÖCHLING Launch of flame-retardant plastics to meet tighter rail rules / Larger product offering for railway engineering	03.01.2017
ELECTROMOBILITY VW, Daimler and BMW invest in battery production / Strong growth for plastic parts / Plans to set up brand-independent network of charging stations across Europe	22.12.2016
3M Temporary protective films business sold to Pregis / Focus to remain on core adhesives, sealants and tapes	19.09.2016
SABIC “Lexan” PC resin and plasma technology used by Toyota for rear quarter window / First use of “Exatec” in a commercial vehicle / Meeting driver visibility regulations	17.08.2016
MERCEDES-BENZ TRUCKS Plastics parts available on demand through 3D printing / Economical and fast production even with small quantities	21.07.2016
DUPONT High performance PA selected for resonator for BMW sports hybrid / Collaboration with German supplier Mann+Hummel	27.05.2016
SABIC Developing car windows with integrated lighting / More safety and styling opportunities	27.01.2016
FRAUNHOFER LBF Improved process to overmould unidirectional reinforced tapes and fabric-reinforced thermoplastics	17.12.2015
SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS 3D-printed fuel intake fabricated in PEEK for “Polimotor 2” plastic engine development / Overall weight reduction of 40%	14.12.2015
MOMENTIVE New coating technology for glass-like surfaces / Design flexibility and weight savings	14.10.2015
ELECTROMOBILITY Renault and Peugeot advance electric vehicles in China together with Dongfeng / Country's air pollution levels could be a help	13.10.2015
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING Big engines, individualised cars roar at “IAA 2015” / Small combustion engines steal the show from e-vehicles / OEMs favour structural parts made of steel and aluminium / GFRP and CFRP deemed too expensive / Hybrid materials pose a challenge for recycling	21.09.2015
EVONIK PMMA moulding material for automotive glazing / Alternative to polycarbonate	16.04.2015

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