nsity of 2.4 to 2.5g/cm³), whose low density and output performance are considered weaknesses. Meanwhile, some Chinese manufacturers are leading the market with their 4th generation (compressed density of 2.6g/cm³ or more) products. Top Material’s recently developed technology will form an even coating layer using less carbon source, while significantly improving electrical conductivity and crystallinity. At the same time, this technology wil...

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ss is a faster build rate to lower costs.  “In described examples, a modular vehicle architecture allows for the assembly of a vehicle in sections, which are then joined in a final assembly operation. This approach eliminates the traditional need for welding stamped panels and applying secondary coatings or painting at the full vehicle assembly level. Instead, the vehicle can be constructed in parts, with metal surface treatments like e-coatin...

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AkzoNobel, Netherlands, and NIO develop special coating for battery bottom plates On September 17, AkzoNobel announced that it has developed a new product that will help NIO achieve its 15-year EV battery longevity ambition. The specially formulated product within the Interpon A1000 range will triple the life of the battery shielding coatings.  Repeated battery swaps may expose the bottom plate to abrasion, corrosion, and mechanical wear. Workin...

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iciency. The facility enhancements also include upgraded systems for metal body panel production, incorporating hydraulic and mechanical presses, spot welding guns, and pneumatic clamping fixtures for improved panel fabrication. The paint shop has been modernized with a 7-tank process featuring CED coating and metallic top coating for superior corrosion resistance and finish quality. The facility now offers a digitized store and inventory system ...

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facturer, Elton Manufacturing. Under new ownership, DPP has been officially integrated and rebranded as “Elton USA”. Elton USA specializes in high-quality, custom injection-molded plastic parts and components for Tier 1 automotive suppliers. With deep expertise in injection molding, fiber flock coating, precision assembly, and tool building, it delivers tailored solutions that meet the rigorous standards of the automotive industry. Following ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/30

eijing WELION New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Since the project initiation in August 2024, both parties have moved swiftly from concept to mass production in just one year. The BSBM R&D team developed an ultra-high Nickel NCM (Nickel Cobalt Manganese) cathode active material with a unique composite coating layer to address interface issues between CAM and solid electrolytes. This not only enhances the energy density by higher capacity and lower r...

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e ZR15DDTe, elevates thermal efficiency to 42% by stabilizing in-cylinder combustion. Cold spray technology is now being applied to Nissan’s new 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, which is exclusively designed for power generation within the third-generation e-POWER hybrid powertrain. Cold spray is a coating technology in which powdered materials are sprayed at supersonic speeds to form a solid layer. Since the 2000s, it has been widely adopted in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

UltraSense Systems and Mankiewicz develop next-gen ShyTech Smart Surfaces On August 27, UltraSense Systems, a next-generation Tier 2 supplier of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems and modules, and Mankiewicz, a global leader in high-performance coating systems, announced a collaboration to modernize vehicle interiors and exteriors with cost-effective, seamless smart surface solutions. The partnership combines Mankiewicz’s INSIGHT ShyTech hid...

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and an ARAI-rated fuel economy of 20.38 kmpl, or a 72 PS naturally aspirated engine with a claimed efficiency of 19.83 kmpl. Its transmission options include a manual, Easy-R AMT, and an X-Tronic CVT with D-Step technology. The vehicle’s driving dynamics have been further refined with Mirror Bore Coating technology, which lowers engine friction, enhances fuel economy, increases output, and improves engine life. Overall, the refreshed Kiger feat...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/25

ket, priced at LAK 583,000,000.  The subcompact SUV, aimed at urban drivers and first-time owners, combines bold styling with advanced features and has already sold over 150,000 units across 65 markets since its 2020 debut.  Powered by a 1.0-liter HR10DET turbo engine with Nissan’s Mirror Bore Coating Technology, it delivers 100 PS and 152 Nm of torque while maintaining strong efficiency. Safety highlights include six airbags, a reinforced b...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

rated sensors. A highlight is the FrontIQ Light Concept, developed with Swarovski Mobility and lighting specialist SP3, the headlight concept uses Swarovski crystals as part of a unique light signature. Holographic carbon structures add depth, while a mix of transparent and opaque plastics with PUR coating creates durable, self-healing surfaces. The design supports integrated heating elements for radar sensors. Another innovation is a rear light ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

at its Kaluga plant. TENET T7 crossover is first model to go into the production. The preparations for producing TENET cars began with a major upgrade of the welding shop, including a rebuilt line for the new body and automated quality control systems. The paint shop was then adapted with advanced coating technologies for better corrosion protection. Before starting serial production, the plant welded more than 200 pre-production bodies, over 5...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

automated laser roof welding station. Two new robots were also added for welding the engine compartment to the floor. In the painting shop, automation has greatly increased with the installation of robots for primer application, painting, door handling, varnish application, sealant, and anti-gravel coating. The robotic systems have grown from 10 to 43, doubling productivity from 15 to 30 cars per hour while eliminating human error in key processe...

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oss the global battery ecosystem, including top automotive OEMs, Asian cell manufacturers, and U.S. specialty energy storage innovators. It will allow its partners to validate this technology that is addressing lithium-ion batteries’ biggest setbacks: internal stress and degradation. The graphene coating acts as a protective, conductive shield, delivering batteries that last longer, and pack in more energy, all without retooling factories or di...

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merica, LLC (AKBSA), and Toyota Tsusho’s subsidiary, Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI), have signed a capacity rights agreement, which entitles TAI to a preferential share of AKBSA’s production and supply capacity for the Hipore LIB separator. Asahi Kasei is currently building new LIB separator coating equipment at its plant in Charlotte, North Carolina, the U.S. Starting in mid-2027, the company will supply Toyota Tsusho with the Hipore sepa...

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d in BMW’s next-generation electric motors. The advanced steel will be used in the rotors and stators of BMW’s sixth-generation (Gen6) electric drivetrain, which will power the upcoming "New Class" electric vehicles (EVs). BMW and voestalpine have worked together for many years on materials and coating technologies. In 2024, BMW’s Steyr plant officially chose voestalpine as its supplier for electrical steel. The new voestalpine material com...

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at its Kaluga plant for the serial production of vehicles under the new Russian brand TENET. The painting line at plant follows a detailed and multi-stage process. It begins with pre-treatment, where the TENET car body undergoes full immersion degreasing and phosphating to prepare the surface for coating. Next, a cataphoresis primer is applied using RoDip technology, which rotates the body in a large 26-meter bath to ensure the coating reaches ...

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ve its added value. Fine Sinter, which is expanding its business areas, will actively propose it as the company’s first product for EVs, aiming for adoption around 2029. The newly developed core reduces loss by combining a material that is a blend of iron, silicon, and aluminum with an insulating coating of alumina. The new core has a high magnetic flux density compared with ferrite cores and can be halved in size. (From an article in the Nikka...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Pillar part incorporating NPAC’s technology adopted for Lexus LM Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings Co., Ltd. (NPAC, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture) announced that a pillar part to which an in-mold coating technology for large automotive thermoplastic exterior parts is applied has been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation’s Lexus LM. The in-mold coating technology was jointly developed by NPAC and Uchihamakasei Corp. (Uchihamakasei), a subsidi...

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Matched with motors with a speed of over 16,000rpm, the EDA27 enhances vehicle operating efficiency and driving experience. The housing-structural component integrated design reduces weight by 10% while ensuring structural strength and performance. The planetary gears and shafts adopt an anti-wear coating to ensure that the gears will not ablate even under harsh impact conditions, reducing vehicle usage costs. The EDA27 has a B10 lifetime of ove...

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