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Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo - Stuttgart 2022

Join MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions at Booth #10-A96 at The Battery Show Europe & Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions is thrilled to announce that we’ll be participating in The Battery Show Europe and EV Tech Expo live event in collaboration with  MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions and Electrolube. Our team of technic
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XtraForm antiglare technology overview

XtraForm Antiglare hardcoated films offer automotive interior designers the benefits of a scratch-resistant touch screen with antiglare properties. MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions’ range of XtraForm films is formable and hardcoated with deep high gloss and antiglare finishes.  Delivered using a highly advanced variation of FIM, the XtraForm process, the films are designed to be U
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What was the biggest elephant in the room at COP26?

Wednesday November 10 was a significant day for the planet. It was the much awaited ‘transport day’ at COP26 and saw governments and car manufacturers descend upon Glasgow to discuss how we can significantly increase the uptake of electric vehicles.  Such an occasion deserved a major announcement – and it got one! Twenty-four countries and a group of leading car manufacturers agr
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Developing the QPS programs

ZinKlad and COVENTEC The first big challenge for the QPS program is the merger of ZinKlad and COVENTEC. Both programs are well known in the market have an excellent reputation at OEM level and in the entire supply chain. Both programs stand for highest quality, reliable processes, and best customer support.  When having a closer look to both programs, there is just a small overlap, but
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Complex OEM requirements

OEM requirements become constantly more complex. To fulfill them, enormous efforts must be done, to select, develop and fine-tune best in class processes for a constant and high-quality production. One part is to have the right chemistry and materials in place, but the right production equipment and parameters as well as the right ensemble of processes and process steps are also key to success.&nb
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Future trends of the new energy automobile industry

With the vigorous development of the new energy vehicle market, technological progress and model innovation are changing people's perception of automotive products, Clark Dai, our EV technology manager in China analyses the current status and future trend of the new energy automobile industry, and shared the overall solutions of automotive applications.   1. What are your thou
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Automotive Interiors Expo, Europe

Displaying our innovative range of materials for smart surface interiors for today and next-generation vehicle interiors As the drive to integrate functionality into decorative surfaces is forcing the development of new electronic materials that allow the creation of the circuits and attachment of components onto substrates not used before in electronics. The desire for larger, integrated par
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Car interior in-mold electronics

In-mold electronics (IME) is an enabler for increased electronic content, reduced complexity and reduced weight in vehicles Electronics have long been an integral part of automotive design, with today's consumers expecting increased electronic content and capability within their vehicles. This trend opposes the drive to move away from fossil fuels and towards hybrid / electric vehicles which re
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Displays

Displays form a key part of the automotive human machine interface (HMI) From advanced instrument cluster displays and digital mirrors, to center stack touchscreens and rear seat entertainment displays, the demand for interactive display technology is increasing. Traditional displays have been flat and predominately rectangular or circular for cover lenses. New designs are freeform, requir
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Reliability and efficiency: what's the most important EV investment for automotive OEMs?

When it comes to electric vehicle (EV) design, the need to create more fuel-efficient vehicles is often stressed largely due to the sustainability benefits. However, an equally as important topic on the minds of OEMs surrounds reliability. Reliability is not just important in terms of warranty and minimizing the risk of product recalls, but also from a go-to-market perspective since standards exis