Mercedes-Benz will use its NANOSLIDE coating technology, an innovative twin-wire arc spraying technique, in the series production of its V6 diesel engines. Since 2006, the company has been utilizing the technology successfully in its 6.3-L AMG engines.
smart has always been a pioneer in matters of urban mobility and with the smart fortwo electric drive the company is showing the direction of development in cities around the world. Together with BASF, the largest automotive supplier in the chemical industry, smart is demonstrating its leading role in the use of forward-looking technologies above and beyond the drive system.
Solutia, a pioneer in security, safety, decorative and solar control window films for architectural and aftermarket automotive applications, has introduced its second generation spectrally selective solar control films under V-KOOL, its premium brand of window films, for the worldwide automotive markets.
A new research report titled, “Glass Fibers: A Global Strategic Business Report” has been published by GIA. The worldwide glass fibers market is estimated to surpass 8.5 Mt by 2017.
PPG Industries, one of the world’s leading coatings and specialty products companies, announced that its automotive refinish business has unveiled a new wet-on-wet clearcoat with superfast air-dry capability.
Borealis, a plastics company, announced that it will display some of its novel products and solutions at the FAKUMA 2011, an international fair for plastics processing, which is to be held in Friedrichshafen, Germany from October 18 to 22.
Zircotec has launched a new glossy-black enamel-like coating, Liquid Black. This new coating is suitable for Jaguars and other classic car cast manifolds. In addition, Liquid Black ceramic coating shields bodywork and underbonnet components from heat effects.
Xenoy iQ* resin from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit – chosen by Ford for the pedestrian safety system of its 2011 C-MAX multipurpose vehicle (MPV) – has helped the automaker earn a five-star rating from the independent safety organization Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program).
Sumitomo Chemical has established a joint venture (JV) with Jilin Xindongtai Engineering Plastics to manufacture and vend polypropylene (PP) compounds for automotive uses.
ZeaChem, a producer of innovative bio-based fuels and intermediate chemicals, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chrysler Group, one of the leading global auto manufacturers, to hasten development and market use of advanced cellulosic ethanol.
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