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1st Place – Light and functional decorative parts
| Innovation: | 3K IML component with translucent matte chrome film, 3D depth effect, self-healing PUR surface – lacquer-free, laser-welded, fully automated |
| Sustainability: | No lacquer, no electroplating – emission-free IML process with PVD film, ideal for locations with strict environmental regulations |
| First Use: | BMW X3, Model 2025 2024 |
| Raw Material Manufacturer: | Covestro Deutschland AG, Rühl Puromer GmbH |
| Material: | PC / Covestro 2417, PC-ABS / Covestro T85 X, PUR / Ruhl 3351, IML film |
| Tool Manufacturer: | Siegfried Hofmann GmbH |
| Machine Manufacturer: | Engel Austria GmbH |
| Part Manufacturer: | Yanfeng Automotive Trim Xuzhou Co., Ltd. |
| Other Participants: | – |
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2nd Place – ABS magnetic modulator valve for truck brakes
| Innovation: | PPA replaces aluminum, dimensionally stable and warp-free components, highly resistant mechanically, thermally, and chemically, up to 7 million (!) braking cycles |
| Sustainability: | Weight reduced by 33%, material substitution reduces CO2 footprint by 60%, mechanically and chemically recyclable |
| First Use: | Various commercial vehicles 2024 |
| Raw Material Manufacturer: | EMS-Chemie AG |
| Material: | PA6T/6I GF50 / Grivory HTV-5H1 black 9205 |
| Tool Manufacturer: | – |
| Machine Manufacturer: | – |
| Part Manufacturer: | ZF Group, Commercial Vehicle Control Systems |
| Other Participants: | – |
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3rd Place – Overmolded electronic component with
heat dissipation function
| Innovation: | Thermally conductive, electrically insulating PA12 replaces expensive ceramics: Series-production overmolding protects electronics and efficiently dissipates heat |
| Sustainability: | Thermally conductive plastic extends component life, saves material, reduces energy consumption, generates no waste, and can be recycled as a single material. |
| First Use: | 2024 |
| Raw Material Manufacturer: | PlastFormance GmbH |
| Material: | PlastFormance TC3-4524-PA12 |
| Tool Manufacturer: | ATP Aicher + Tröbs Produktentwicklung GmbH |
| Machine Manufacturer: | – |
| Part Manufacturer: | PlastFormance GmbH |
| Other Participants: | – |