Innovative Polycarbonates For Lighting And Building Technology 

• Material solutions for electrification and smart connectivity.
• More sustainable polycarbonates from mechanical recycling and bio-based raw materials allocated via mass balancing.
• Customer support from conception to commercialization.
• Accelerated product development using digital technologies.

At the Light + Building trade fair from March 3 to 8, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Covestro will be showcasing a wide range of innovative material developments for the lighting and building industry, including the current trends of “electrification” and “smart connectivity”. In line with the increasing demand for more sustainable products, the company also offers Makrolon R polycarbonates made from mechanically recycled plastic waste, and ISCC PLUS-certified, mass-balanced grades from the Makrolon RE range using biowaste and residual materials. 

The company’s stand A39 in Hall 8.0 will showcase commercial luminaires from well-known manufacturers using these more sustainable types of plastic, as well as switches and sockets from the SAGATM series from ABB, a leading technology company in the fields of electrification and automation, in which Makrolon RE is used.

However, Covestro not only offers the right plastics for increasing technical and sustainability requirements, but also supports customers from conception through product and design development to commercialization. The company’s application and material experts strive to meet customer requirements in terms of colors, materials and surface finishes (Color, Material, Finish; CMF). This also includes a close cooperation with industrial designers.

Realistic virtual prototypes

The use of digital technologies in particular contributes to accelerated product development. Complex optical measurement processes can be used to create digital twins and thus photorealistic renderings that allow the appearance of the finished product to be recognized at an early stage without the need to produce complex prototypes. New color trends will be presented at the trade fair stand and digital materials can be tried out on a wallbox rendering on site.

Tailor-made polycarbonates from Covestro are available for lighting and illumination technology, covering a whole range of requirements and properties:

• High light transmission: The Makrolon LED range offers exceptional light transmission of over 90 percent, which improves the light output of transparent luminaire covers, lenses, light guides and other optical products. It enables more efficient lighting solutions while maintaining transparency and aesthetics.
• Different levels of translucency: Covestro offers three levels of translucency with maximum light transmission to realize customization of opacity for luminaires. The Makrolon DQ range ensures optimum lighting conditions without compromising on design and visual appeal.
• Diffuse reflection: Ideal for reflectors, Makrolon RW offers aesthetic white surfaces combined with up to 97 percent diffuse reflection in all directions. This property results in glare-free, eye-friendly light and makes it an excellent choice for various lighting applications. An opaque version is also available to avoid light emissions.
• Good thermal conductivity: The Makrolon TC range offers plastic solutions with maximum thermal conductivity. As an alternative to metal heat sinks, these materials not only enable weight reduction, but also design flexibility and more energy-efficient production than with the conventional material aluminum.
• Flame retardant plastics: Under the name Makrolon FR, Covestro offers flame retardant variants of Makrolon LED, DQ, RW and TC products for applications with high lighting and safety requirements. These include materials that are suitable for use in trains or other means of mass transportation.

If you would like to find out more about the functional and more sustainable material solutions for the lighting industry, visit us at the Covestro stand in Hall 8B, Stand A39.

On March 5, Covestro expert Dr. Niklas Meine will give a presentation entitled “Smart Plastics Solutions for a Circular Economy – Combining Performance, Aesthetics and Sustainability” at stand B60 in hall 5.0 from 2:30 pm.

http://www.covestro.com

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Stadler Designs And Installs Light Packaging Plant In Portugal 

STADLER Selecciona S.L.U. (a subsidiary of STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH) has designed and installed a light packaging plant for Valorsul to increase capacity and simplify operation at its Centro de Triagem do Oeste waste treatment facility in Cadaval, in the Greater Lisbon District of Portugal. 

Valorsul, a leading company in the environmental sector, handles the processing of around 850,000 tons of municipal waste produced every year in 19 municipalities in Greater Lisbon and the Western Region. The company chose STADLER for the design and installation of the substantial upgrade and optimization of the sorting plant at its Centro de Triagem do Oeste, one of the two light packaging treatment facilities it operates. 

With this project, Valorsul aimed to increase throughput capacity of the facility while maintaining the high purity of its outputs, as well as simplifying its operation. António Afonso, Recycling Plant Manager at Valorsul explains: “We chose STADLER because of the quality and detail of the studies they presented. Also, the visits we made to various facilities designed by STADLER allowed us to ascertain the quality of the equipment and of its assembly.”

New plant delivers increased throughput capacity with high purity output

The process begins with the incoming waste being fed into a bulky items sorting cabin and bag opener before going through two STADLER STT2000 ballistic separators that separate the flexible and 3D materials. Film recovery from the flexible output is improved with the use of a new aspiration system and STT2000 ballistic separators with forced ventilation. Metals are recovered from the 3D materials from ballistic separation with new electromagnet and eddy current separators, and sorted into ferrous and non-ferrous metals, while optical sorters recover PET bottles, HDPE, Tetra Pak and a Plastic Mix. An optical sorter from the original plant is used to conduct an automatic quality control of the PET, HDPE and Tetra Pak fractions. 

“To increase the facility’s capacity while maintaining the high quality of the output, we have replaced the one ballistic separator in the original plant with two STT2000 ballistic separators and we have installed larger capacity optical sorters featuring the latest technology. We have also included two new sorting cabins to simplify manual sorting and quality control,” says Carlos Manchado Atienza, STADLER International Sales Director.

Designed for simpler operation 

Simplifying the plant’s operation was another important requirement from Valorsul. To address this demand, STADLER designed the layout to allow for better access to critical equipment. It also significantly simplified the product baling process by integrating the metal baler into the STADLER support structure, so that bales fall directly into an open box container, and by using automatic bunkers for easier storage. This approach significantly facilitates the recovery of high-quality output.

Óscar Horcajada Torres, STADLER Selecciona Project Manager, says: “For example, in the ferrous metals baling process, we use a smaller bunker which, in coordination with the elevated baler and the new quality control cabin, greatly simplify the recovery of high-quality ferrous metals.”

Detailed analysis and careful preparation for a successful outcome

The new design needed to fit with the original plant’s feeding and baling area, which were retained: “To ensure the seamless integration with the existing structure and equipment, we collected as many drawings and documentation of the original facility as we could,” explains Óscar Horcajada Torres. “Also, plant modelling with a 3D scanner was very important. The excellent communication with the team at Valorsul was essential to the successful outcome of the project.”

António Afonso adds: “During the design phase, I would like to highlight the great willingness and collaboration of the STADLER team in meeting all of Valorsul’s requirements, demonstrating a high level of experience, knowledge and competence that made it possible to achieve a high-quality project. They achieved a perfect integration of the new equipment with the existing machines, achieving an organized, fluid sorting line with no operational constraints, and with accessibility to all equipment and circulation paths along the entire sorting line.”

Careful planning, flexibility and effective communication for delivery in record time

The project presented a particular challenge as the original plant had to be disassembled with extreme care in order to safeguard the existing equipment that would be used in the new design. STADLER also had to work within an important time constraint, as space for storing the waste coming from Valorsul’s collection during the works was limited. “Careful planning and our well-prepared assembly team were crucial, as was the good coordination with the Valorsul team,” says Óscar Horcajada Torres. 

STADLER completed the disassembly of the existing plant and assembly of the new one in a record time of 7 weeks, and the new facility was inaugurated in November 2023 to the great satisfaction of Valorsul: “During the assembly phase, the STADLER team stood out for its high level of experience, availability and compliance with safety rules, enabling the project to be carried out safely, on schedule and without delays,” concludes António Afonso. 

https://w-stadler.de/

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Kraiburg Tpe Launches Recycling Content Tpe For  Automotive With At Least 73% Recycled Content

KRAIBURG TPE has released a new range of thermoplastic elastomer  (TPE) products that contain at least 73% recycled content. The new  Recycling Content TPE for Automotive series has been designed to  fulfil a variety of technical applications. Here, KRAIBURG TPE is also  pleased to announce an agreement with Tessi Supply, which will use  the grades to produce inlay cases and floor mats.

Automotive manufacturers and the broader automotive value chain are  increasingly searching for lightweight and sustainable materials to perform  crucial functions and applications. This is for a variety of reasons. Firstly,  regulations and laws being passed by governments and regional authorities  are tightening up rules on the use of recycled content in vehicles as they  seek to transition to net zero economies and societies. For example, new  EU regulation proposals on circular vehicle design and end-of-life vehicle  management requirements target a recycled material average of 25% per  car, including 6.25% from closed-loop post-consumer recycled (PCR)  sources. Second, there is growing demand and pressure from end users,  both in consumer and commercial circles. Significant portions of the general  driving public want to do their bit by using environmentally friendly vehicles,  while businesses operating commercial fleets have important ESG criteria  to fulfil.

It is a new innovation targeting the automotive market and its need for  sustainable polymer materials – the recipe developed by KRAIBURG TPE  is a combination of various recycled raw materials that guarantees at least  73% recycled content over a range of hardness ratings (20 to 95 Shore A).  Compared to the virgin compound, this represents a 25% reduction in  carbon footprint.  

All recycled raw material components have been carefully researched and  developed to provide more sustainable gains without sacrificing on  performance demanded by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.  

Chosen by Tessi Supply 

Because Recycling Content TPE for Automotive covers the full range of  hardness, these products can be used to fulfil a variety of automotive  applications. Other beneficial properties include a soft touch surface and  controlled level of emission and odor, making the range suitable for  automotive interiors. Indeed, such is the suitability of the new series, after 

sales parts platform Tessi Supply has chosen it to produce inlay cases and  floor mats for various car models. The new compounds can fulfill several  other automotive interior and exterior as well as powertrain applications,  including inlays / anti slip mats, cowls, running board mats and air guide  elements. 

More sustainable TPEs customers can rely on 

In addition to the new Recycling Content TPE for Automotive, KRAIBURG  TPE’s innovations portfolio comprises a series of material solutions specially  developed for automotive, consumer, consumer electronics, wearables and  industry applications. With high PCR and PIR content, KRAIBURG products  are compliant with multiple global standards . KRAIBURG TPE also provides  customers with product carbon footprint values. 

https://www.kraiburg-tpe.com/

SABIC’s ULTEM Resin Enables Complex Optical Carrier Design for Blickfeld’s First Smart LiDAR

• Blickfeld has launched Qb2, the first smart LiDAR sensor that can both capture and process 3D data on a single device.
• SABIC’s ULTEM resin facilitated the highly complex design of the optical carrier at a lower total system cost compared to aluminum.

Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands, February 20, 2024 – SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced that its ULTEM resin has helped Blickfeld, a leading innovator in LiDAR technology, develop their recently launched Qb2 device. Blickfeld’s new Qb2 is the first smart LiDAR sensor that can both capture and process 3D data on a single device. LiDAR (light detection and ranging) is an optical sensing technique that uses lasers to produce highly accurate 3-dimensional measurements of any environment or object. The highly complex and miniaturized optical carrier required for this new device is molded in ULTEM resin. The choice of ULTEM resin helped to reduce total system cost compared to aluminum thanks to an integrated part design, lack of secondary operations and easier production scale up.

Dr. David Elvers, PhD, Business Development Manager at SABIC Specialties, mentioned: “ULTEM resin offered a clear solution to Blickfeld’s desire of replacing aluminum in their new compact optical carrier. LiDAR is a growing market, and we are proud that our advanced material and design support has once again proven to help customers like Blickfeld solve the design challenges of structural applications in opto-electronics.”

Blickfeld develops LiDAR solutions for application spaces such as security, crowd analytics and the monitoring of material volumes in harsh environments. Within the fast-growing LiDAR market, the manufacturer identified the opportunity to develop a compact and smartly integrated solution to further boost growth. The end-users of Blickfeld LiDAR solutions such as security companies for public venues, industrial manufacturing sites, and even farming welcome the benefit of a much easier, plug-and-play setup without the need for additional computing hardware.

During the design phase of the Qb2, Blickfeld faced the challenge to miniaturize the design of the optical carrier while retaining its performance. Besides facilitating installation, compact and lightweight LiDAR designs are also important for unobtrusive security applications and crowd analytics. The Munich-based start-up needed a cost-effective material solution to reduce the part size through design integration.

After extensive investigation and evaluation together with SABIC, Blickfeld selected ULTEM resin as the ideal engineering thermoplastic resin capable of meeting all the critical specification criteria of the highly complex Qb2 optical carrier.

The optical carrier is one of the most challenging parts of the LiDAR device as it holds its key optics and micro-electronics. The demanding material requirements for this newly developed part included:

• Reliable retention of dimensional tolerances in all directions over a broad range of temperatures to support the high optical performance of the LiDAR in different environments
• Low creep behavior to deliver the functionality of snap fits and other features throughout the lifetime of the device
• Lower system costs and easier production scale up compared to aluminum

Terje Noevig, Chief Operating Officer at Blickfeld, states: “We were very pleased about the technical design and simulation support provided by SABIC’s team during the entire Qb2 development process. Their capabilities and commitment enabled us to add a new chapter to the evolution of our 3D LiDAR technology. Together with the high quality of the selected ULTEM resin, this allowed us to achieve a distinct competitive advantage in our market space.”

www.sabic.com/en

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Tanos Selects Reycled Abs Products From Ineos  Styrolution For New Mobile System Case 

• Selected material: Terluran ECO GP-22 MR70 

TANOS, one of the global leaders offering innovative and comprehensive storage  management and transportation solutions, has selected mechanically recycled ABS from INEOS Styrolution for their new mobile system case “Systainer Eco M 187”. The  Terluran ECO GP-22 MR70 from INEOS Styrolution used in this application has a 47%  lower CO2e footprint compared to conventional plastics.

TANOS2 has a track record of going the extra mile for the environment. Starting with the  construction of their company building using a variety of climate protection features, and  continuing with the conventional systainer, which is already made of pure ABS material and  therefore, 99% recyclable. With the offer of the new Systainer Eco M 187, which is largely  made from Terluran ECO, TANOS has taken another step forward in reducing its customers’  ecological footprint. 

Terluran ECO GP-22 MR70 is a mechanical post-consumer recycling (PCR) grade, with a  PCR content of 70%. In addition to offering a significantly reduced CO2 footprint the product  properties are on par with conventionally produced Terluran GP-22. The drop-in characteristic of  the material ensures no further conversion investments in the moulding process. 

Klaus-Martin Berstecher, Managing Director at TANOS, says: “The Systainer³ Eco continues the  quality promise of the systainer product family – in other words, it is already sustainable as it is  extremely robust and durable. Now the even more environmentally friendly base material  Terluran ECO has been added. This means that it not only has the same good product  properties as the tried and tested ABS but is also greener in the best sense of the word.” 

Desiree Virgil, Account Manager at INEOS Styrolution, says: “I am pleased to work with a  customer who shares our own vision of advancing circular solutions that lower emissions and  are better for the environment. I am sure their customers will be equally excited once they  experience the quality of the new Systainer product. It is indeed the same quality as products  based on conventional material.” 

www.ineos-styrolution.com

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Wire 2024 in Düsseldorf: Electrifying Prospects

Whirring and buzzing are increasingly becoming integral elements for the good sound on the streets of the world. Because electric vehicles are conquering the asphalt – on quiet “soles”. High-quality cables can thereby ensure that the new vehicle shaft does not start to stutter. Electrifying prospects for automotive manufacturers and their suppliers, which also include manufacturers of cables and cable-making machinery.

The market potential for electric cars is enormous, boosted by the necessity for an energy transition in mobility. A future ban on internal combustion engines, which are powered by petrol or diesel and the associated government incentive systems, will lead to diversion – from 2035, no new cars may be registered in the EU and other countries which cannot drive as emission-free.

Cable industry – An enabler for mobility transition

These requirements provide a clear perspective for the cable industry: More and higher quality cables will be required. Companies are therefore increasingly investing in the development of new technologies and new “current providing” models. The cable industry is now being challenged – it must and will deliver: Charging cables, a charging connection to the battery and cables for transporting the current via the inverter to the electric motor are required, as a few examples. The internal wiring supplies components such as air conditioning compressors, electric heating and cooling. These therefore enable the electric car to pick up speed.

E-mobility has already gained a lot of momentum to date – on board too with cables from manufacturers and suppliers, who are becoming enablers for a major energy transition.

Trends and highlights from the industrial sectors of wire, cables and pipes will be presented at the world’s leading trade fair of Wire & Tube from 15 to 19 April 2024 in Düsseldorf.

https://www.wire-tradefair.com/

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The Paper Packaging Revolution: A Shift Towards Sustainability And Innovation

https://www.drupa.com/ 

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Redefining Packaging: Touchpoint Packaging At Drupa 2024

How can brands reach their full potential using package design and production? drupa will present innovative solutions from 28 May to 07 June 2024 in Düsseldorf. touchpoint packaging in Hall 3 will be a hot spot for topics regarding the future of packaging.

Industry players, trade and university representatives, designers, materials suppliers, printers and converters – they all come together at touchpoint packaging at drupa 2024. This is the place to discuss the future of packaging, present joint projects and above all to offer brand owners insight into the possibilities of print in packaging as well as cutting-edge technologies. According to the motto “Ready to redefine packaging?”, touchpoint packaging will provide valuable input with a special focus on consumer needs, technical developments, legal framework conditions and particularly on the full potential of packaging in marketing. Visitors can look forward to solutions and inspirations for their food, non-food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic brands. As a growth market, the packaging sector plays a key role for the print industry and is also considered a driver of innovation.

Messe Düsseldorf has once again teamed up with the European Brand and Packaging Design Association (epda) to provide conceptual and operational support for the trade fair. epda promotes dialogue between design agencies, the packaging industry and brand owners.

Packaging experts along the entire value chain, from materials procurement to production, workflow and finishing, are partners and active participants in the initiative at drupa. With 4evergreen, Actega, Adobe, Esko, Heidelberg, Henkel, HP, Huber Group, Hybrid Software Group, Koenig & Bauer, Landa, Leonhard Kurz, Linked2Brands, manroland Goss, Mayr-Melnhof, Mondi, Saueressig, STI, X-Rite and Zecher, a total of 20 industry leaders are taking part. The initiative also includes exciting projects and innovations all about packaging. As content and media partners, Mintel and Packaging Europe will also contribute their expertise.

From neo-ecology to glocalisation

What is important when designing sustainable packaging concepts and how is AI becoming a driver of innovation in packaging production and design? touchpoint packaging’s primary focus will be on the megatrends of sustainability and digitalisation. Based on the findings of global players such as Heineken, Ritter Sport and Lego regarding the most important challenges in the field of packaging, touchpoint packaging was devised as an inspiration hub with five subject areas:  “Neo-ecology” focuses on circular economy and sustainability, “Connectivity” looks at cutting-edge technologies, “Glocalisation” offers ideas on balancing global efficiency and local relevance, “Consumer Mind” presents the most important consumer trends and “Future Regulations” provides information on dealing with new sustainability requirements.

Researching and developing together

Partnerships have often led to creative and sustainable packaging solutions in the past, which is why touchpoint packaging is once again promoting valuable cooperation projects this year. For example the NABA design school and its industry partners mondi, Landa and Koenig & Bauer will jointly present the results of their work. The best product and packaging solutions from this project will be manufactured and presented at the trade fair. In addition, visitors will be able to see the winning projects of the epda Future Packaging Award.

A wide range of expertise

During the drupa trade fair, this touchpoint programme will include daily keynotes, panels and table talks, one highlight of which will be the talk by Mintel. The market research company analyses consumer trends, product introductions and new packaging worldwide and thus provides its customers with exclusive knowledge and expertise to stay well ahead of the competition. At drupa 2024, the focus will be on artificial intelligence as a driver of innovation for the packaging industry. Benjamin Punchard, Global Packaging Insights Director at Mintel, will talk about AI technologies such as machine learning and robotics automation that optimise production and supply chains while also allowing for sustainable and consumer-oriented packaging design. Pioneers like Nestlé and Coca-Cola are already using AI to improve quality assurance and marketing.

Karel Golta, CEO of INDEED INNOVATION, will appear as an “innovation rebel” at drupa. His talk highlights the importance of circular economy to promote a sustainable global ecosystem. Golta calls on companies to rethink innovation and take bold steps to improve the future of all life on earth. According to Golta, the power of design plays a key role in this process.

Dr Stefan Köhler, Head of Circular Innovation at the STI Group, and Sonja Bähr, Packaging Analyst at TILISCO, will together present central aspects of sustainable packaging to comply with the European packaging regulation at touchpoint packaging. The focus will be on legal compliance and promoting sustainability in the packaging industry.

In an inspiring discussion, Stefan Hilß, CEO of Linked2Brands, and Güneri Tugcu, Senior Partner Manager at Amazon, will highlight how printed packaging – a classic touchpoint for consumers – can become a unique platform to integrate consumers into highly individualised brand experiences with the help of transformative power.

Innovation Walk

In addition to the range of events directly at touchpoint packaging, there will be a tour of the entire drupa premises on the topic of visionary, smart and intelligent packaging solutions. During this Innovation Walk, held on multiple trade fair days, visitors will above all find inspiration to help them quickly discover important points of contact, projects and networking opportunities on the subject.

https://www.drupa.com/

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Sidel Showcases World-Class Aseptic Technology At CBST

Sidel will be exhibiting its world-class aseptic technology as well as debuting cutting-edge innovations at CBST including EvoBLOW XL, a blower for large containers; StarLITER – a new rPET bottle for carbonated beverages; and EvoFILM Stretch, sustainable film wrapping.

Meiqing Zhang, Vice President of Sidel Equipment Sales & Services for Greater China, commented: “We’re excited for CBST, showcasing a host of innovations helping manufacturers embrace sustainable, futureproof packaging. Customers, new and old, can also find out about Sidel’s expertise as an end-to-end packaging solutions provider and how we can support them reach their environmental goals.”

CBST (12^th China International Beverage Industry Science and Technology Exhibition) brings together all parts of the beverage supply chain in China and is held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 6 – 8 March 2024.

World-leading aseptic technology

The aseptic packaging market in China was valued at 12 billion US dollars in 2021 and is projected to reach a value of $20 billion by 2028. Sidel supports this flourishing market with over five decades of experience with aseptic packaging and will be highlighting on-stand the Aseptic Predis, an integrated blow-fill-cap solution for PET bottles that incorporates Predis dry preform sterilisation.

Predis technology injects hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into the preform just before it enters the oven. This means the H2O2 is activated by the time it reaches the preform heating stage, which ensures a high level of decontamination, minimising the sterile zone and blocking any risk of contamination.

Sidel is also celebrating the fifth anniversary of Aseptic Predis localization and its dedicated aseptic laboratory at its Beijing plant. During the 5 years, Sidel’s Beijing plant has delivered around 20 Aseptic Predis Combi to customers across China and wider Asia. The aseptic lab offers manufacturers in the region access to its expert team and features a testing area as well as cleaning and sterilisation rooms with nearly 60 sets of advanced equipment. The team can run preform and cap decontamination tests, hydrogen peroxide residual examinations within packaging plus microorganism isolation and purification.

CBST firsts

For the first time, Sidel’s EvoBLOW XL with boxing kit will be on-stand – the company’s fastest blower for large PET containers, up to 10L. Available as a standalone or combi solution, EvoBLOW XL features flexible oven configurations with a wide choice of bottleneck dimensions which demonstrates its flexibility to handle many types of large bottles.

EvoBLOW XL also achieves high production efficiency with the highest market blowing outputs, up to 18,000 bottles per hour (bph) and 98 per cent proven Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Sidel has now installed the first packaging solution line for water in the region, allowing customers to offer large formats of packaged water to improve the consumer experience.

Delegates can also discover Sidel’s futureproof packaging innovations for recycled PET including StarLITER – a new, ultra-efficient 100 per cent rPET bottle for carbonated soft drinks, launched in Autumn 2023. StarLITER allows CSD producers to switch to rPET bottle production with ease and efficiency, while significantly reducing the impact on product quality or packaging integrity.

Similarly, Sidel will also be showcasing EvoFilm Stretch, designed to offer manufacturers a new sustainable solution for secondary packaging. Complementing its existing packaging portfolio, the new EvoFilm Stretch achieves 90 percent energy savings and a 50 percent reduction in plastic film.

On-stand, visitors can also find out more about the company’s Makro Labelling machines which can label up to five items per bottle in cold glue, hot glue, self-adhesive, and combination versions.

https://www.sidel.com/

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Syensqo Expands Its Bio-Based Portfolio With A  New Mtm Epoxy Prepreg  

Syensqo, previously part of Solvay Group, has developed a new version of its flagship MTM 49-3 resin that contains 30% bio-sourced monomers. The new product variant  complements the portfolio of the company’s MTM advanced prepregs and targets  structural automotive applications, including body panels, chassis components and  spoilers. 

“Our new bio-based MTM 49-3 will help OEMs and Tiers to reduce fossil depletion and meet  their carbon neutrality goals, while ensuring the same high levels of quality, processability  and mechanical performance as its original counterpart,” states Greg Kelly, Head of  Composite Product Management at Syensqo. 

Just like the incumbent material, Syensqo’s new bio-based MTM 49-3 has a dry glass  transition temperature (Tg) of 190°C, and it exhibits enhanced toughness for superior  impact resistance versus competitive thermoset prepregs. Thanks to its high strength-to weight ratio, it can yield component mass savings of up to 40% over metals. The product  is compatible with autoclave and press-conversion processes and achieves curing at  135°C within 60 minutes. In addition, it has been designed for operator safety, and is free  from carcinogens, mutagens or reproductive toxins. 

Syensqo will officially introduce the bio-based MTM 49-3 to the market at JEC World 2024  from March 05 to 07 at Booth K58 in Hall 5.

www.syensqo.com

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