1st Place – Anti-slip rail

Innovation:First fully automatic anti-slip system on the market
Sustainability:
Vehicle manufacturer/Year:BMW
Raw material manufacturer:Polyscope Polymers
Material:SMA/ABS compound 30% GF (XIRAN® SG260)
Tool manufacturer:FKT
Machine manufacturer:Engel Austria
Part manufacturer:FKT
Other Participants:

2nd Place – Backrest cover

 

Innovation:Improved stiffness with 50% weight reduction
Sustainability:Renewable raw material, extremely low basis weight, minimum possible material usage
Vehicle manufacturer/Year:Mercedes-Benz
2020
Raw material manufacturer:Airex, Polyflies Franz Beyer
Material:Microsandwich NF-PP/ PET foam core, NF-PP
Tool manufacturer:Frimo
Machine manufacturer:Comag Engineering, Robot-Technology,
F.S. Fehrer Automotive
Part manufacturer:F.S. Fehrer Automotive
Other participants:Mercedes-Benz

3rd Place – Instrument Finish LWR

Innovation:Soft-touch PP creates a high-quality, matte, scratch-resistant surface without painting
Sustainability:No painting, higher recyclability
Vehicle manufacturer/Year:
Raw Material Manufacturer:LyondellBasell
Material:Softell TKG 300 N
Toolmaker:
Machine Manufacturer:
Part manufacturer:Novares
Other Participants: