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Low VOC water-based coatings with reduced carbon footprint

Bayhydur® quix hardener enabled Hesse to develop a high performance, fast curing, low VOC water-based coating with up to 60% less CO2 emissions than standard solvent-based coatings.

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Maezio® thermoplastic composites: robust in-car materials

Maezio® thermoplastic composites (CFRTP) offer a slim, lightweight, production-ready solution for in-car materials.

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Controlling automotive interior lighting with roll-up shades

Using Covestro TPU films in automotive sunroof and moonroof applications allows for greater ease in lighting adjustment

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New high-tech materials look promising for the footwear industry

Sustainable footwear, made with raw materials based on CO ₂, recycled composites and 3D printing. Why not?

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Touch-enabled smart lock

PassiveBolt’s Shepherd Lock leverages Makrolon® polycarbonate and IMSE™ technology for touch-controlled home security.

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Makrolon® TC LED technology for swimming pool luminaires

Thanks to Makrolon® TC, Ecopyre Lighting was able to produce excellent luminaires for swimming pools

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Medical polycarbonate

Medical grade polycarbonate from Covestro supports a variety of established and emerging applications.

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Innovative technologies enabling secure identity documents

The latest technologies by Covestro enable both optimal security and efficient production of ID documents

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Advantages of Makrofol® ID polycarbonate films for identification documents

Identification documents require special substrate materials to help prevent counterfeiting; which is why more government agencies are turning to the advanced features of Makrofol®ID polycarbonate films for the manufacturing of ID documents.

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Rethinking the passport with innovative specialty films

In the passport arena, Covestro offers differentiated passport solutions leveraging its Makrofol® ID polycarbonate and Platilon® ID thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films portfolio for the passport data page, hinge and booklet cover applications

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Material for advanced injector design

PC+ABS Bayblend® offers environmental-friendly flame retardant formula and pre-coloring choice for future connected injector.

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Smart surfaces in cars

Makrofol® film and Makrolon® Ai resin allow electronics to be integrated into thin, strong 3D shaped plastic surfaces.

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Laser protection for pilots

Bayfol® HX film enabled Metamaterial Inc., a smart materials company, to create the world's most advanced laser protection eyewear for pilots called metaAIR.®

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A Dispercoll® U success story:

Teaser description Short description for teaser & snippet display 3D laminated furniture fronts bonded with high-performance water-based adhesives

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Covestro Interactive helpdesk enables fast remote engineering technical customer assistance and troubleshooting

Covestro Interactive helpdesk is a browser-based online communication tool to enable fast remote engineering technical customer assistance and production troubleshooting

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PUR/PIR foam insulation empowers builders

Customers demand buildings with high energy efficiency at affordable cost. PUR/PIR foam insulation helps builders deliver.

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Architect’s enabler: PUR/PIR rigid foam insulation

PUR/PIR rigid foam insulation is a high-performance, durable, easy-to-install material bringing architect’s vision to life.

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Trends in Automotive Coatings and Adhesives

Five major trends driving change in automotive coatings and adhesives

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Wind blade made entirely from PU resin.

Covestro, LZ Blades and Goldwind develop the world’s first 64.2m full polyurethane resin wind turbine blade

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Increased disinfection demands durable wall coatings

A 2K waterborne polyurethane technology from Covestro answers the call for durable wall coatings in healthcare facilities.

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Makrolon® Rx3440 for better performing IV connectors

Covestro developed Makrolon® Rx3440 for better performing IV connectors.

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Beijing Daxing international Airport Parking Deck

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Photopolymer holography for 3D holograms for IDs

Covestro and JSC RPC Krypten developed a customized Bayfol® HX photopolymer film to record holograms on banknotes and IDs

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Lightweight, durable surfaces for automotive applications

Introducing U-SKIN, a polyurethane-based application for the North American automotive market

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A tailored solution for LED headlamp housings and reflectors

Advanced materials are available today offering heat management, improved light output with weight and system cost reduction.

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Pasquick® & NEOTEX for My market supermarket

Pasquick® enables fast refurbishment of a warehouse floor.

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Renewable mass-balanced raw materials for high-performance polycarbonates

Using renewable components, we’ve developed an innovative polycarbonate with the properties of conventional fossil products.

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Robust designer luggage

Maezio® thermoplastic composites unite premium luggage design with better impact resistance and cost-efficient production

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Maezio® CFRTP bike parts

Maezio® CFRTP enables Ensinger Composites Schweiz to produce high-performance carbon crank levers at a competitive pricing and high volume

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Polycarbonates for battery thermal management

Fast-charging batteries require excellent battery thermal management – but what material solutions are available and how do they work?

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Reimagining forward lighting with mono-material headlamp

Drawing on legacy trends, yet firmly focused on the future, Covestro reimagines forward lighting with polycarbonates

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#CovestroSolves Automotive Challenges in North America

Developing solutions for a brighter world through innovative chemistry

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Pasquick® for construction coating projects

Pasquick® floor coatings reduce downtime to save time and money

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Not all polymers are microplastics

Not all polymers are microplastics – How high performance of cosmetic products goes together with environmental compatibility

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Driving innovation

GM’s 2019 Sierra 1500 LD Truck features a headlamp with a thick light bar formed with Makrolon® LED2245 polycarbonate from Covestro.

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Smart automotive touch screens

Polycarbonates offer new design freedom for large, multi-touch screens that redefine the driving experience

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Polycarbonates: a designer’s dream for future car displays

PC materials and films from Covestro give automotive interior designers and engineers the freedom to follow their inspiration

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New TPUs for more sustainable solutions

Our new Desmopan® eco TPU range offers a reduced carbon footprint without compromising quality or performance.

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Polycarbonate materials for complex in-car displays

As in-car screens expand, we have developed advanced polycarbonate production technologies for seamless touchscreen consoles.

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Long-lasting & natural makeup: Baycusan® eco E 1001

Consumers demand makeup that is long-lasting, but also more sustainable. Our new film former, Baycusan® eco E 1001, meets this need.

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Polycarbonate Resin

Engineering thermoplastic polycarbonate from Covestro enhances the design and functionality of products in a wide variety of markets.

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360° holographic display

Together with Sony, we developed a 360 degree holographic display that showcases high-tech solutions for AR

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Materials form a strong bond for durable medical wearables

We worked with Teknor Apex to evaluate the adhesion and chemical resistance of medical-grade polycarbonates and TPEs.

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New medical-grade TPUs make strides in healthcare

We expanded our materials portfolio with three new Texin® Rx TPU grades for healthcare applications.

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A table for driving

New lightweight design with multi-functionality created in a partnership of three – based on Maezio® thermoplastic composites

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Polycarbonates bring new material possibilities for electric powertrains

Polycarbonates support new requirements for electric powertrains with innovative material solutions

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Taking charge of future EV infrastructures

Our Covestro team collaborated with young design talent to explore scenarios for future EV charging station infrastructures.

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Polycarbonate shines bright

Makrolon® TC8030 polycarbonate delivers weight savings while reducing complexity in the LED fog lamp housing.

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Design meets function with healthcare patch prototypes made with Covestro materials

Covestro materials help meet patients’ requirements for lightweight, flexible and fashionable patches

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Covestro’s first partly bio-based film product

At Covestro we brought sustainability and innovation together with the launch of our first partly bio-based polycarbonate film.

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High crash protection for EV batteries at low cost and weight

Covestro developed a crash absorber, based on Makroblend® polycarbonate blend, to protect EV batteries during collisions.

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Jochen Hardt’s insights on future mobility

Jochen Hardt, Vice President Global Marketing Mobility at Covestro, shares the latest trends and insights on must-have materials for mobility

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Night light demonstrator

Covestro materials enable a new ultra-slim & seamless functional design.

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Chemical-resistant materials combat harsh cleaners

Our Makroblend® M525 PC+polyester blend helps Howard Technology Solutions’ storage cart stand up to chemical cleaners.

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Standing up to disinfectants

Healthcare OEMs can learn which disinfectants sterilize against SARS-CoV-2 with minimal effect on their applications.

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A note to Healthcare customers

We’re committed to remaining a reliable supplier to the healthcare industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pasquick® for rail and transportation coatings

Pasquick® enables very fast drying at room temperature, saves energy and speeds up production.

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Pasquick® – higher productivity and efficiency in industrial applications

Pasquick® binder technology increases productivity and enhances efficiency in ACE and other industrial applications.

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Pasquick® for high-productivity protective coatings

Faster curing, fewer coating layers, ultra-high solid formulations.

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Pasquick® primer for ultra-fast flooring installation

Fast curing and thick-layer installation to speed up flooring installation

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Pasquick® for auto refinish clearcoats

Fast-curing 2K technology for auto refinish coatings: Ambient curing with no need for additional oven time and improved industrial hygiene.

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A Bayhydur® ultra success story: New standards in industrial hygiene

How Covestro improved product safety with no additional technical approval required

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Li-ion battery cell holder

Materials from Henkel and Covestro deliver an innovative approach to large-scale cylindrical li-ion battery module assembly.

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A Desmodur® ultra success story:

How ultra line crosslinkers enabled the automotive refinish coatings industry to be prepared for the future

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Pirouette Medical auto-injector

Makrolon® 2458 polycarbonate meets design, manufacturing and end-use needs.

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Animal drug delivery device

Covestro polycarbonates lend chemical and impact resistance to RxActuator’s wearable infusion pump for animals.

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Active compression device

Tough, lightweight Covestro polycarbonates give a leg up to smart, wearable, active compression device prototype from ElastiMed.

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True colors made possible with new PU foam

Aliphatic PU foam made with Desmodur® white delivers unfading and white performance for lingerie that looks as good as it feels.

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Vortex Surgical Internal Delivery Device

Makrolon® for a disposable biocompatible ophthalmic surgical device.

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Planning straightforward by cross-linking. Why not?

A new standard for industrial hygiene – without any compromise

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Driving for a safer electric car

Find out how innovations in polyurethane pultrusion are making electric vehicle battery packs safer

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Innovative composite seat backs

Maezio®-based composite seat backs offer lightweight performance and sustainability benefits for electric vehicles

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Spotlight on CO2 innovation

Covestro and RWTH Aachen make it to the final of the annual German President’s Award for CO2 innovation

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Resiliency and balance

Tough and chemical-resistant Makroblend® M525 PC+polyester blend helps create the durable yet lightweight Apollo wearable.

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Taking responsibility for a safer chemical industry

A Tank Farm Assessment helps companies to find ways to improve health and safety in the handling and storage of PU materials

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Noise-cancelling innovation helps create a personalized and comfortable passenger experience

Privacy dome providing personalized passenger experiences of the future

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Windows-to-the-future

Energy efficient window solutions will help to reduce energy consumption of residential buildings in China

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Makrolon® diffusion grades light the way to enhanced design and sustainability

LED technology enables lighting OEMs to design lighting concepts that are sustainable, but there is always room for improvement. The diffusion properties of Makrolon® DQ5162 polycarbonate helps lighting OEMs push the boundaries of design … and sustainability.

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Adhesive raw materials: A new formula for flooring

Selecting the right raw material for flooring adhesives can translate into greater freedom, flexibility and control

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Holography gains traction for future automotive applications

Holography is poised to reshape the automotive industry, adding a new dimension to exterior lights and AR head-up displays.

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Introducing a new portfolio of low friction polycarbonates

Low Friction Makrolon® delivers smoother movement in device designs, helping deliver pharmaceuticals with ease and reliability.

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When only strong will do

Introducing a new portfolio of medical glass-filled polycarbonates

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Reaching for the stars

INAF, in need of a light-guiding material for its specialized telescopes, found films offering out-of-this world performance.

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Listen Your Way

Unique designs realized using Covestro polycarbonate

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Easy home cleaning

A cute but strong robotic vacuum made from Covestro materials

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In House furniture

Colorful polycarbonate creates chairs with style & strength

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3D printed shoe last

Thanks to 3D printing and Addigy® TPU filament, orthopedic shoes can now be finished in days instead of weeks.

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Initiating collaboration and inspiring innovation

At the renewed Innovation Center in Japan, Covestro customers can use cutting-edge tech to develop new automotive solutions.

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Driving seamless mobility forward

At K 2019, attendees experienced the materials and applications driving innovation in our new multifunctional interior concept.

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From bumper to bumper

During K 2019, we showcased future-forward automotive concepts that meet new demands for emerging technologies.

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Materials and technologies for tomorrow’s interiors

At the K fair, Covestro unveiled a concept interior showcasing how its materials and technologies can support the creation of a multifunctional living space, whether for working or relaxing.

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3D-printed fashion: Soft, personalized, recyclable

With the help of Covestro’s Addigy® TPU filaments, the vision of recyclable, personalized mass-produced fashion is one step closer to becoming reality.

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Polyurethane applications

If the sum of all properties is taken into account, the economic arguments speak for polyurethane (PU). Rigid PU foam – in the form of insulation boards, sandwich elements or other construction material – offers tailored, economical insulating solutions for almost every possible application. Four typical applications are detailed below.

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A road trip like no other

The Covestro Sonnenwagen traveled over six days and 3,022 km in extreme conditions powered only by the energy of the sun.

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3D printed tool for midsole and shank cutting

3D printing with Covestro’s Addigy® opens new perspectives for footwear companies to continually test and optimize new midsole and shank designs.

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Large curved display console

Reinventing the interior display with thermoplastics

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3D printed orthopedic insoles

Liquid polyurethane or TPU powder create comfortable, custom-made orthopedic insoles with a lower carbon footprint

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Recyclable shoe

Efficient manufacturing of recyclable shoes

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Thermal conductive lamp

LEDs can now be embedded into a microstructured 3D printed form

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Polycarbonate film answers the call for 5G mobile phone back cover

Covestro materials help mobile phone manufacturers meet the challenges of 5G technology.

Highlights

Low VOC water-based coatings with reduced carbon footprint

Maezio® thermoplastic composites: robust in-car materials

Controlling automotive interior lighting with roll-up shades

New high-tech materials look promising for the footwear industry

Touch-enabled smart lock

Makrolon® TC LED technology for swimming pool luminaires

Medical polycarbonate

Innovative technologies enabling secure identity documents

Advantages of Makrofol® ID polycarbonate films for identification documents

Rethinking the passport with innovative specialty films

Material for advanced injector design

Smart surfaces in cars

Laser protection for pilots

A Dispercoll® U success story:

Covestro Interactive helpdesk enables fast remote engineering technical customer assistance and troubleshooting

PUR/PIR foam insulation empowers builders

Architect’s enabler: PUR/PIR rigid foam insulation

Trends in Automotive Coatings and Adhesives

Wind blade made entirely from PU resin.

Increased disinfection demands durable wall coatings

Makrolon® Rx3440 for better performing IV connectors

Pasquick®

Photopolymer holography for 3D holograms for IDs

Lightweight, durable surfaces for automotive applications

A tailored solution for LED headlamp housings and reflectors

Pasquick® & NEOTEX for My market supermarket

Renewable mass-balanced raw materials for high-performance polycarbonates

Robust designer luggage

Maezio® CFRTP bike parts

Polycarbonates for battery thermal management

Reimagining forward lighting with mono-material headlamp

#CovestroSolves Automotive Challenges in North America

Pasquick® for construction coating projects

Not all polymers are microplastics

Driving innovation

Smart automotive touch screens

Polycarbonates: a designer’s dream for future car displays

New TPUs for more sustainable solutions

Polycarbonate materials for complex in-car displays

Long-lasting & natural makeup: Baycusan® eco E 1001

Polycarbonate Resin

360° holographic display

Materials form a strong bond for durable medical wearables

New medical-grade TPUs make strides in healthcare

A table for driving

Polycarbonates bring new material possibilities for electric powertrains

Taking charge of future EV infrastructures

Polycarbonate shines bright

Design meets function with healthcare patch prototypes made with Covestro materials

Covestro’s first partly bio-based film product

High crash protection for EV batteries at low cost and weight

Jochen Hardt’s insights on future mobility

Night light demonstrator

Chemical-resistant materials combat harsh cleaners

Standing up to disinfectants

A note to Healthcare customers

Pasquick® for rail and transportation coatings

Pasquick® – higher productivity and efficiency in industrial applications

Pasquick® for high-productivity protective coatings

Pasquick® primer for ultra-fast flooring installation

Pasquick® for auto refinish clearcoats

A Bayhydur® ultra success story: New standards in industrial hygiene

Li-ion battery cell holder

A Desmodur® ultra success story:

Pirouette Medical auto-injector

Animal drug delivery device

Active compression device

True colors made possible with new PU foam

Vortex Surgical Internal Delivery Device

Planning straightforward by cross-linking. Why not?

Driving for a safer electric car

Innovative composite seat backs

Spotlight on CO2 innovation

Resiliency and balance

Taking responsibility for a safer chemical industry

Noise-cancelling innovation helps create a personalized and comfortable passenger experience

Windows-to-the-future

Makrolon® diffusion grades light the way to enhanced design and sustainability

Adhesive raw materials: A new formula for flooring