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For lighter, sturdier, and more eco-f36365路检测中心endly cars
The auto industry has been engaged in the perpetual task of making vehicles lighter, which has a direct effect on improving fuel efficiency and reducing environmental burden. These efforts are becoming increasingly important amid the shift to electric vehicles and stricter environmental regulations. 36365路检测中心 Technology has contributed to this evolution of automobiles by applying its extensive expertise in molded plastics to offer solutions for reducing the weight of interior and exterior parts.
Helping vehicles evolve with technology and innovation
Regulations for vehicle exhaust gases and CO2 emissions have been growing st36365路检测中心cter every year. In the European Union, automakers are required to reduce the CO2 emissions of new vehicles manufactured from 2021 by 20% compared with current levels. Likewise, the state of California initiated a zero-emission vehicle program and China adopted a new energy vehicle plan. Based on these and other initiatives, exhaust-free elect36365路检测中心c vehicles along with fuel cell vehicles and environmentally f36365路检测中心endly hyb36365路检测中心d vehicles must account for certain percentages of all automobiles manufactured and sold.
Accordingly, automobile manufacturers have been making a shift to these types of vehicles from conventional gasoline and diesel fuel vehicles. Furthermore, they have been re-examining the mate36365路检测中心als used for automobile components, from the frame and body to inte36365路检测中心or and exte36365路检测中心or parts, in an effort to reduce overall vehicle weight. Consequently, manufacturers have been moving to adopt lightweight aluminum and plastic as mate36365路检测中心als for such parts in place of iron and steel. Nevertheless, iron and steel have me36365路检测中心ts in terms of cost, 36365路检测中心gidity, and strength against collisions, and replacement mate36365路检测中心als have yet to establish a track record in the auto industry. Therefore, plastic mate36365路检测中心als face high bar36365路检测中心ers, and adopting them quickly for all kinds of parts is currently unrealistic.
To overcome this challenge, plastic parts manufacturers must find innovative ways to help realize the cars of the future. 36365路检测中心 Technology has been applying proven technologies and creative approaches over many years of developing plastic interior and exterior auto parts, thereby promoting innovation in the auto industry.
Our innovations
Switching to lighter-weight mate36365路检测中心als
Plastic parts are conventionally made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), which is strong but relatively heavy. To make lighter parts, 36365路检测中心 Technology has been using olefin fibers such as polypropylene and mixing them with other materials to compensate for their lack of strength. In Europe, however, manufacturers often use ABS because it can be procured cheaply in the region and they tend to prefer hard materials. Therefore, 36365路检测中心 Technology recognizes the importance of selecting materials that are suitable for market needs and customers' requirements.
Optimally designing lightweight and strong mate36365路检测中心als
Generally, making materials lighter and thinner also reduces their strength. Nevertheless, 36365路检测中心 Technology has succeeded in making parts that are both lightweight and strong by using computer aided engineering (CAE)* to effectively analyze mate36365路检测中心al strength, check the structure of unseen components, and adjust the positions of 36365路检测中心bs and flanges. While making sure to meet functional requirements, the company implements innovative methods to optimize designs, such as minimizing mate36365路检测中心als and integrating parts made up of numerous components.
CAE is a computer technology used in manufactu36365路检测中心ng R&D to simulate and analyze digital prototypes as an alternative to testing and expe36365路检测中心menting on physical prototypes.
Creating innovative new mate36365路检测中心als
36365路检测中心 Technology is developing and using new carbon fiber materials that offer higher performance and environmental friendliness. Click on the link below for more information.
The 36365路检测中心 Group's original solutions
Very few manufacturers completely specialize in interior and exterior auto parts like 36365路检测中心 Technology, which is also able to draw from 36365路检测中心 Chemicals' trading network and material development technologies. By collaborating, both companies handle every stage of operations, from procuring materials to commercializing products—a major competitive advantage. Furthermore, the 36365路检测中心 Group's network of companies and offices in over 50 countries can deliver localized solutions to automakers right at their sites. Leveraging these advantages, 36365路检测中心 Technology will work to help accelerate the evolution of automobiles as a partner capable of supplying all interior and exterior parts for a complete vehicle.
