1st place – Wheel arch extension in 3K with PUA coating
as top coat
| Innovation: | 3K component with a genuine piano black effect in one shot, without sink marks or flow lines |
| Sustainability: | Weight reduction of approx. 30%, saves installation space and energy; IMC coating eliminates energy-intensive painting processes and assembly |
| First use: | VW Tiguan R-Line November 2023 |
| Raw material manufacturers: | PANADUR GmbH, Covestro Deutschland AG, Kraiburg TPE GmbH & Co.KG |
| Material: | Polyurea coating system, PC-ABS, TPE |
| Tool Manufacturer: | – |
| Machine manufacturer: | KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH |
| Part manufacturer: | WEIDPLAS Germany GmbH |
| Other parties involved: | Volkswagen AG |
2nd place – Roof rail base
| Innovation: | New soft TPE component with microscopically small hollow glass spheres, dimensionally stable, reduces weight, improves efficiency |
| Sustainability: | 75% sustainable material, component 25% lighter, recyclable, CO2 reduction, suitable for circularity |
| First use: | Mercedes-Benz X254 (GLC) June 2022 |
| Raw material manufacturer: | Kraiburg TPE GmbH & Co. KG |
| Material: | Density-reduced sustainable TPE for automotive applications (RL80WG, among others) |
| Tool Manufacturer: | – |
| Machine Manufacturer: | – |
| Part manufacturer: | Gutsche Engineering GmbH |
| Other parties involved: | 3M Deutschland GmbH |
3rd place – Bande decorative panneau ext porte av (Snorkel)
| Innovation: | Innovative PP compound with 20% recycled content & special effect developed for automotive exteriors |
| Sustainability: | 20% pre-consumer recycled PP compound reduces CO2 emissions and manufacturing steps, enhancing the part’s recyclability |
| First use: | Dacia Duster 2nd quarter 2024 |
| Raw material manufacturer: | Basell Deutschland GmbH |
| Material: | Circulen Recover PPC TRC 2388P E M11641 |
| Tool Manufacturer: | – |
| Machine Manufacturer: | – |
| Part manufacturer: | SC Metaplast S.R.L. |
| Other Participants: | – |