On October 7, Röhm announced that it is showcasing its PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) brand at the K Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. The material stands out for its visual quality, durability, and recyclability.
PLEXIGLAS, Röhm’s PMMA brand, has long influenced automotive design, especially in lighting. FORVIA HEL
On September 18, Syensqo announced that Horse Powertrain is leveraging its Amodel PPA to deliver a breakthrough in e-motor efficiency. Horse Powertrain’s adoption of this thermoplastic enabled a novel stator cooling design, resulting in a 47% weight reduction and 36% cost savings.
The metal-to-plastic conversion also
On September 8, 3M announced that it will showcase its latest innovations and material science solutions for the automotive industry at IAA Mobility 2025.
The company will showcase solutions including:
Thermal interface materials and thermal runaway mitigation solutions that help extend the range and lifespan of EV b
On August 29, Decatur Plastic Products (DPP), a U.S. automotive injection molding company, has repositioned for accelerated growth after receiving significant capital investment from Canadian manufacturer, Elton Manufacturing. Under new ownership, DPP has been officially integrated and rebranded as “Elton USA”.
Elton
Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) put a 900V silicon carbide power module inverter unit and a 48V P2 transmission integrated motor into production at its Tianjin site.
The Schaeffler 900V silicon carbide power module inverter unit, the first of its kind in the world, adopts an innovative high-integration design, where a 900
On August 4, the European Commission approved the acquisition of Groupe Mécanique Découpage S.A. (GMD) of France by DSBJ PTE. LTD of China under the EU Merger Regulation.
GMD Group is a French based industrial subcontractor specializing in flat metal transformation through cutting, stamping, plastic injection molding
OTTO FUCHS KG, in partnership with Demmel AG, has developed an innovative wheel solution for the all-electric Audi e-tron GT.
As Tier 1 suppliers, both companies worked closely with Audi throughout the development process, combining a forged FUCHS wheel with a custom-designed center cover. The result is a visually a
On July 9, Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS) announced a USD 17 million expansion of its Simpson County facility that will create 76 new full-time jobs.
The expansion will allow the company to increase its product lines for automotive electric wiring harnesses and components. SEWS will add new injection-molding
On June 25, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. (Sekisui Chemical) announced its decision to establish a sixth manufacturing plant in India for its joint venture, Sekisui DLJM Molding Pvt. Ltd., which produces injection molded automotive products. The new facility will be located in Chakan district, Pune, Maharashtra, and is
On May 27, Premix Group, a global leader in electrically conductive plastics with over 40 years of expertise, announced the opening of its state-of-the-art U.S. manufacturing facility in Apple Creek, North Carolina. With a USD 79 million investment from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this facility
On May 8, it was announced that Japanese company ATECS will invest USD 11 million to establish a new plant in León, Guanajuato, beginning in 2026, creating 130 direct jobs.
ATECS specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-precision plastic components through vertical electric injection molding machines, spec
LISI Group (LISI Automotive) presented the injection bolt for various industries including e-mobility, and automotive.
The overmolding screw is designed to be directly integrated into plastic components via injection molding. Its special head geometry withstands mechanical stresses such as rotation and pull-out, whil
Freudenberg SE (Freudenberg) announced that Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new elastomer sealing material for EV battery applications.
It provides an alternative to PFAS-containing thermoplastics and FKM seals. Processed by injection molding, it improves sealing performance, ensures battery life, an
Marelli, in a social media post, announced an investment in the Hortolândia plant in Brazil. The facility is now capable of producing 130,000 display units annually. The plant will also manufacture clusters, body computers, electronic control units (ECUs), and printed circuit boards (PCBs). The new capabilities at th
On March 31, BASF announced that it had developed the high-flow Ultrason D 1010 G6 U40. The blend based on polyethersulfone (PESU) is optimized to meet special needs for easy injection molding of energy-efficient parts in data and energy transmission, smart electronics, and e-mobility.
It gives manufacturers greater
Freudenberg SE (Freudenberg)’s incubator team has been involved in RepliCar, a state-subsidized research project. Since 2023, the project has been developing a reference system with integrated high-resolution sensors for automated driving, set to become the standard for the next decade.
The project includes the integ
On March 13, Röhm announced that it is providing polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) molding compound PLEXIGLAS Optical HT for the 50 cm horizontal LED light strips of Lancia Ypsilon. Magna Lighting manufactures 50 cm light guides.
PLEXIGLAS Optical HT used in applications subject to increased long-term service temperatu
Valeo Group (Valeo) has licensed TactoTek Oy (TactoTek)’s In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology to develop advanced interior and exterior lighting applications.
The company will combine its expertise in over-molding processes and optical systems with TactoTek’s IMSE technology to offer new personalization
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