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Polytan sport flooring

Sustainable synthetic sport flooring systems based on cardyon®

Material solutions for high-performance 5G connectivity

Covestro can help optimize mmWave signal transmission and heat management with the versatility of Makrolon® polycarbonate.

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New Desmopan® 7000 series arrival

Desmopan® product solution specifically designed for 5G products

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Covestro APEC® 1745 helps improving dental care efficiency

APEC® 1745 is a medical high-heat polycarbonate specifically designed for steam sterilization at higher temperatures, whereas standard medical polycarbonate resins withstand lower temperature which require longer time to achieve sterilization.

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One material unleashing endless LED light possibilities

Covestro is innovating with a single plastic material to empower LED functionality – from security cameras to smart lamps.

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Materials in Motion

A look into our most innovative automotive technologies, test-driven on a life-size canvas.

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High-performance dialyzer production

Rx2440 is a medical-grade polycarbonate specifically for device which needto be sterilized in oxygen free packaging using high-energy radiation (gamma or e-beam).

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Anta partners with Covestro to launch the KT6 basketball shoe

Our composite material Maezio® delivers superior torsional stability for the Anta KT6 basketball shoe, which is the sixth generation of the signature sneaker of Klay Thompson.

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Recycled plastics: material solutions for cars of the future

Recycling high-value plastics and developing new material technologies help the car industry become more sustainable.

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Polycarbonates power new mobility and more sustainable solutions

As fully electric mobility solutions grow, versatile polycarbonates can help address new challenges for these applications.

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Agile approach to mobility manufacturing brings designs to lifeMicrofactories support creativity and innovation, putting future mobility designs on the fast-track.

Microfactories support creativity and innovation, putting future mobility designs on the fast-track.

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New mobility solution for the home stretch

Micromobility is emerging as an efficient, easy-to-use and cost-efficient alternative to walking and even driving for short-distance trips.

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Covestro PUR composite materials for wind rotor blades

Covestro polyurethane composite resins improve the performance of wind turbine blades for lower wind energy costs.

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Smart speaker all-material solution system

Covestro smart speaker all-material solution system can improve sound quality, and contribute to the Circular Economy.

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Covestro: tough, light materials for EV charging stations

Covestro is helping to ease the e-mobility infrastructure bottleneck with tough, light materials for EV charging stations.

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CMF design goes digital in virtual sample library

Our virtual sample library connects designers with a wide range of material solutions and new CMF design possibilities.

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Concept shoe with focus on more sustainability

Covestro develops technology for concept shoes

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Design network opens doors to collaboration and innovation

As a German Design Council member, we engage with a comprehensive network of designers to help meet their aesthetics needs.

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cardyon® for car interiors

cardyon® from Covestro is made with up to 20% CO₂, enabling FoamPartner to create more sustainable OBoNature™ foams

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Translating CMF trends into purposeful strategy and design

Alongside Chris Lefteri Design, we created 2021-2022 CMF trends brochures and aesthetic toolkits to inspire designers.

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InFoam printing enables easy personalization of foamed mass products

With InFoam printing a customized skeleton can be injected into soft foam, enabling personalized functionalization of mass products

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Platilon® skin-friendly films for sportswear & outdoor gear

A range of Platilon® films is certified as OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, ensuring skin-friendly sports apparel and outdoor gear.

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Polyurethane battery pack for crash safety in electric cars

Using polyurethane-based materials, adhesives and pultrusion technology, we created a stronger, more rigid EV battery.

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Blulogiq® technology: energy efficient automotive coatings

Blulogiq® from Covestro cures at lower temperatures than other PU clearcoats without compromise in durability or appearance.

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Fast-drying Bayhydur® quix: low VOC water-based coating hardener

Fast-drying Bayhydur® quix hardener for a high-performance water-based coating with low VOC technology for fewer CO2 emissions.

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Maezio® thermoplastic composites for car designers

Designers from the GAC Group discuss how lightweight, more sustainable Maezio® thermoplastic composites engage consumers in-car

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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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Pasquick®

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® EC 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.