10% CNF reinforced resin   Motorcycle windscreen made from bio-based plastic (Honda)   The exhibition booth of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) featured a motorcycle windscreen made of bio-based plastic.   The motorcycle windscreen made from bio-based plastic is made from an engineering plastic (DURABIO™) derived from bio sources (inedible corn), and is highly weather-resistant and scratch-resistant. The forming method is injection molding, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/26

which can be implemented in the short term.   (Exhibitor profile) Company Exhibited products Material Construction method (Process) Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation(Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) In production: Front grilleMazda CX-60In production: Meter garnishSuzuki Jimny Bio-based engineering plastic"DURABIO™"Plant-derived PC resin Injection molding Paint-less resin outer panel(reference product) Recycled PMMA "Acrypet" tail lamp recycling mate...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/18

: Biomass PPProcess: Injection molding Hood inner made of environmental materials Material: Thermosetting biomass SMCProcess: Hot press Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation(Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Japan) Mass production: Front grille(Mazda CX-60) Material: Plant-derived PCBio-based engineering plastic "DURABIO"Process: Injection molding Mass production: Tail lamp cover made of recycled materials(Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Stanley Electric Co., Ltd.) Ma...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/06/14

Company name Displayed items Remarks Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation(Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) Mass production: Front grille(Suzuki SX-4 S-CROSS)Mass production: Center garnish(Suzuki HUSTLER)Mass production: Meter garnish(Suzuki Jimny) Material: Plant-derived PC materialBio-based engineering plastic "DURABIO"Process: Injection molding Zeon Corporation(Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) PCV hoseVentilator hose Material: Biohydrin rubberProcess: Extrusion Unit...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/06/06

sheet molding compounds (C-SMC). *PC: polycarbonate, PCM: prepreg compression molding, CFRP: carbon fiber reinforced plastics, PP:polypropylene, C-SMC: carbon fiber sheet molding compounds Mazda’s bio-based polycarbonate external decorative componentsDisplay panel: Bio-based polycarbonate DURABIO Weight reduction of automotive components using prepreg compression molding technologyDisplay panel: Weight reduction of automotive components...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/07/05

switching of Fresh Air Mode/Recirculation Mode, A/C temperature and air flow regulation. It makes use of the balanced properties of ABS resin (such as mechanical strength, electrical properties, thermal resistance, dimensional stability, decorative, and appearance). Speaker grill (Celanese) DURABIO made display panel (Mitsubishi Chemical) Because the part is commonly touched by passengers that may result in poor appearance due to scratc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/11/14

reduces Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions compared to painting, contributing to a reduction in the environmental impact. Suzuki has been developing this technology for over 10 years.  Suzuki tied up with Mitsubishi Chemical which started producing the bio-based polycarbonate (PC) resin “DURABIO” around 2010. It was first applied on motorcycles, but later expanded to automobiles that require high quality. For those plastic components...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/06/28

Features of this grade: (1) It features properties of high surface hardness (pencil hardness HB - 2H) and impact resistance. (2) Excellent color development compared with conventional PC/ABS resin. Although this product is made by Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics, Mitsubishi Chemical also launched "DURABIO," a bio-polycarbonate with similar applications. PC: Polycarbonate ABS resin: Acrylonitrile, Butadiene, Styrene copolymer resin PAMXD6 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/08/17