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Mass-balanced PU foams – providing renewable alternatives to suppliers, manufacturers and consumers.
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Mass balance for PU foams

Our advanced PU foams via mass balance support mattress makers in delivering more sustainable high-end products.

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New designs for Team Sonnenwagen Aachen
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More sustainable sportswear: Team Sonnenwagen 2025

Discover how we and Huafeng equip Team Sonnenwagen Aachen with high-quality sportswear made from partly recycled and partly biobased coated textile materials.

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Three EV-Charging stations in a row mounted to a wooden outside wall
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E-Mobility Solutions | Durable Polycarbonate Films

Explore Covestro's innovative materials for e-mobility and charging infrastructure. Durable polycarbonate films for automotive solutions.

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Wallbox EV charger made of Bayblend® RE
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More Sustainable Wallbox C44E Charger

Discover the Wallbox C44E, developed by CUBOS in collaboration, featuring low carbon, durable materials for sustainable EV charging.

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Seamless charging stations with Arfinio
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Platilon® in next-gen ECG

Covestro TPU films deliver invaluable solutions for smart healthcare and monitoring and diagnostic medical devices.

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Pikolin CS
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Covestro & Pikolin: More sustainable mattress solutions

Pikolin Group transforms its Bultex line into a more sustainable foam mattress brand by using Desmodur® CQ T 80 mb of Covestro, made with biomass feedstock.

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EMI Shielding Solutions
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Reliable inverter solution

Unlocking our reliable, cost-effective, and lightweight solutions for residential inverters, driving both sustainability and efficiency.

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Climate neutral Desmodur® CQ MS for low-carbon PUR/PIR insulation

TVH chose Recticel Impact insulation boards based on Desmodur® CQ MS, our climate-neutral MDI, for a 43% reduction in CO2 emissions vs. classic PU panels.

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Seamless charging stations with Arfinio
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Seamless, more sustainable charging stations with Arfinio®

VEGA Chargers used Arfinio® monomaterial solid-surface technology to create the more recyclable, repairable, intricate ALOHA Gravity wall-mounted EV charging station.

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Desmodur® CQ ultra N 7500

Meet Desmodur® CQ ultra N 7500: a low-viscosity, self-leveling 68-70% bio-based hardener built for floor-coating applications

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 modern kitchen
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Bayhydur® quix ultra coating solutions for kitchen cabinets

Thanks to Bayhydur® quix ultra, Sirca and Finver found a low VOC, water-based and fast-drying solution for high quality, durable kitchen cabinets 

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Selena´s Tytan Professional® Adhesive for Bricklaying foam emits 60% less CO₂ thanks to Covestro´s Desmodur® CQ MB low-carbon MDI.
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Low-carbon adhesive

Our Desmodur® CQ MB mass balance MDI enabled Selena Group to create a low carbon foam adhesive for bricklaying.

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Transforming Cardiac Care with Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate for next-gen remote cardiac monitoring system

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CMF aesthetics for more sustainable polycarbonate

Design-driven solutions for creating an aesthetic identity with more sustainable materials. Learn more!

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More sustainable SCARPA ski boots
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More sustainable ski boot materials

Desmopan® CQ MBC for ski boots reduces carbon footprints by up to 30%. High-performance solutions for designers and engineers. Discover more!

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BIA Touch Chrome demonstrator made with Makrofol® EP355 PC-ABS film
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Touch function on metal

Makrofol® films and Makrolon® PC resins enable electroplated plastic parts with metal surfaces to have touch functionality. 

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Circular CMF Guide
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Circular CMF Guide for integrating circularity into aesthetic design

Explore circular CMF design solutions with actionable insights and best practices on color, material and finish design for recycled and recyclable plastics.

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Leading the Circular Economy Transition: A Business Guide
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More sustainable materials for a circular economy

Discover how sustainable materials are driving the circular economy forward. Download our white paper by Covestro and GC Insights for innovative solutions.

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Electric car power cable plugged into
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PC film for EV chargers

Our Makrofol® SR906 film enabled Serigraph to create strong, lightweight EV charger parts with a glass-like surface.

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Vulkollan® wheels for AGVs

Vulkollan® based wheels for automated guided vehicles offer long service life, durability, reliability and high performance.

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CMF Design Trends 2025+
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CMF Design Trends 2025+

Discover innovative polycarbonate solutions & aesthetic toolkits for industrial designers & CMF experts.

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More sustainable toothbrush heads made from 100%-recyclable TPU

FRESH 32 created replaceable toothbrush heads with Covestro’s recyclable Desmopan® TPU – for a more sustainable, high-performance, long-lasting toothbrush.

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Innovative lighting design for automotive lighting

Learn more about Covestro's Makrolon® LED2245 EL and its ability to provide efficient, visually appealing edge lighting for rear lamps

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Jabra Headset
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Jabra Headset Enabled by Recycled Plastic 

Explore Jabra Evolve2 series headsets, featuring post-consumer recycled polycarbonate material from Covestro with a recycled content of 75%, delivering high performance, sustainability, and design.

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Glass facade of bank entrance
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High-tech films in security

With innovative films, we offer our customers state-of-the-art security glazing for a wide range of applications.

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Automotive Exterior
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Laser Welding in Automotive Headlamps

Advancing mono-material headlamp technology through laser welding technology

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Instagrid
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Bayblend® RE for pure instant power in portable power station

Read how Bayblend® RE more sustainable PC blend has revolutionized the Instagrid One portable batterypower station.

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Roof Sensor Module

Roof Sensor module for seamless sensor integration for self-driving cars

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Leap by Beyond Leather Insqin
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Leather alternative made with apple waste

Beyond Leather uses apple waste to make LEAP®, a 100% animal-free leather alternative with added durability from Covestro’s INSQIN® technology.

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Kaynemaile
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Sustainable chainmail mesh

Our polycarbonate offers form and functionality for architectural mesh. Learn more!

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Backlit logo panel under different lighting conditions
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Film Insert Molding (FIM) for backlit EV logos

Learn more about CCL Design used Makrofol® films and Makrolon® PC in FIM processing to create an LED car logo with a 3D chrome effect.

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Covestro® Makrolon® DQ series in different levels of translucency
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Translucent Makrolon® DQ in Steinel® luminaires

Covestro translucent Makrolon® DQ series enables the luminaire manufacturer Steinel® to create diffusers without hot spots and outstanding energy efficiency.

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More Sustainable polycarbonates for Vimar

Makrolon® RE for Vimar’s design series of switches and sockets for a reduced carbon footprint

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Covestro and Roborock are at the forefront of driving a greener future in the industry with their integrated TPU and PC solutions, delivering increased sustainability.
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Solution for robot vacuum design

Explore sustainability in the intelligent robot industry with materials like Desmopan® CQ TPU & Bayblend® R CQ polycarbonate. 

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Sustainable manufacturing of sockets and switches

Discover a sustainable shift in switches and sockets with ABB and the use of Makrolon® RE to set new industry standards. Learn more now!

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Protective lagoon coating

Learn how aliphatic polyurea elastomeric technology helped Delta Coatings protect one of Dubai’s largest man-made lagoons.

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Thermal conductive Makrolon® TC in a solar car

Our thermal conductive Makrolon® TC enables valuable weight savings as a headlight heat sink in the "Covestro Adelie" solar car.

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Airway monitoring device

Makrolon® for innovative airway monitoring device that answers an unmet need in the market. Find out more!

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Trans-Textil – AQUAIR®
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Waterborne & vegan: More sustainable synthetic textile coatings

Explore how we pioneered a vegan waterborne synthetic coating system with Trans-Textil, to contribute to a more sustainable future for the textile industry.

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Mobile medical device protection

Makrolon® polycarbonate for durable mobile device protection in healthcare settings. Find out more!

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uvex safety eyewear made from transparent Makrolon® RE

Makrolon® RE polycarbonates with glass-like transparency enable more sustainable uvex eyewear with reduced carbon footprint. Learn more!

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The vaporizer assembly of Vaporox’s VHT-200 system utilizes Makrolon® 2458 polycarbonate from Covestro.
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Wound healing device

Makrolon® for innovative device that heals chronic wounds. Find out more!

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Ambient back-lit high quality and workmanship surfaces
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Light Design in Car Interiors: VW Tiguan's Innovative Approach

Explore VW Tiguan's new light design with Covestro's Makrolon® Ai Polycarbonate, reshaping automotive interior aesthetics and functionality.

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Low carbon PU insulation 

Our climate neutral   Desmodur® CQ MS enabled Recticel Impact, a PU insulation board range with 43% lower CO2 emissions.

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More sustainable textile printing with Covestro & KRONOS

Covestro & KRONOS: More sustainable textile production with digital inkjet printing. Find out more about their white ink innovation for direct-to-foil printing!

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Low carbon Desmodur® 

Certified low carbon Desmodur® CQ MB enabled Selena Group  to create its Ultra Fast 70 low emission one component foam.

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Illustration of modern LCD instrument cluster with driving style display in center.
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Next-gen black panel displays

With sophisticated films, we offer our customers advanced light management applications for next-gen instrument clusters.

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Electronics plastics 

Covestro polycarbonate maintains form and functionality for closed loop. Learn more!

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Desmocomp® PU in FRP fencing on the Fraunhofer IGCV campus highlights the advantages of composite materials.
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Desmocomp® in FRP fences 

Fraunhofer IGCV used lightweight, UV-resistant and weatherable Desmocomp® PU in new FRP composite fences on their campus. 

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User-centered design

Innovative materials for user-centric design in medical teenage treatment. Learn more now!

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More sustainable sports shoes
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More sustainable textiles for Team Sonnenwagen

Explore how Covestro, Huafeng, and Cyclone support Team Sonnenwagen with partly bio-based and recycled textile materials for more sustainable sportswear.

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BWM future dashboard
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Highly functional center console “interaction bar” made possible by Makrolon

Covestro’s Makrolon Ai and its Direct Coating technology enable the BMW i7 series interaction bar. Find out more!

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Mass production of PU wind blades
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The 1000th polyurethane wind turbine blade

Covestro and TMT launch their 1000th polyurethane wind turbine blade

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Bedroom with nature view
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Sustainability for foam

With bio-circular attributed materials, mass-balance TDI, we offer our customers the ideal foam for next-gen mattresses.

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The Orbiter load tipper by Deprez Construct can quickly rotate and unload crates of perishable food.
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Tough Vulkollan® wheels

Heavy-duty Vulkollan® polyurethane wheels enable 24/7 peak performance and high reliability for a rotating crate tipper.

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Famostar
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More sustainable luminaire from biowaste and -residues

Famostar and Covestro launch emergency lighting portfolio made from mass-compatible biowaste. Learn more!

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EE wallbox design demonstrator
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New EV wallbox design demonstrator

Having an electric vehicle means charging it regularly. Discover Covestro’s more sustainable new wallbox charger design.

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A front LiDAR sensor detecting a passing vehicle.
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Heated LiDAR cover lens

With CNT expert Canatu, we developed a heated cover lens for LiDAR ranging sensors using Makrofol® film and Makrolon® resin. 

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Makrolon® RE for GreenMagenta products

Covestro renewable attributed Makrolon® RE solution supports Deutsche Telekom’s GreenMagenta products. Learn more about our RE solution and the application!

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Medical plastics I Covestro

Covestro polycarbonate offers form and functionality for Dermadry device that treats excessive sweating. Learn more!

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Woman leaning on the load area of an SUV with the rear hatch up.
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Slip-resistant load floor

Platilon® F foamed TPU film added a slip-resistant surface to a reversible car load floor panel working as spare tire cover.

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Small drop-side truck with a Lehner winter service salt spreader installed in the load bed.
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Baydur® PU salt bin

Baydur® GS PU resin and reaction injection molding processing enabled a strong one-piece storage container for a road salt spreader.

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smart fortwo panoramic roof made from Makrolon® AG2677
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Scrap reduction for Automotive exterior parts

Tailoring Makrolon® AG2677 polycarbonate helped WEBASTO to reduce scrap rates in the production of its smart fortwo panoramic roof 

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Thermal management for USB

Thermal management for fast-charging USB switches and sockets with thermos-conductive polycarbonate Makrolon® TC

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Desmoflex® rigid TPU compounds
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Desmoflex® TPU compounds

Desmoflex® glass-reinforced TPU compounds are strong, tough materials with chemical resistance for repeat-use applications. 

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Molded plastic control panel with a variety of in-mold electronic controls including buttons and sliders.
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Makrofol® Film for IME

Makrofol® SR906 7-2 Film enabled DuraTech to bring IME technology to the Watlow PM Plus™ industrial temperature controller. 

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holography
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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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Vehicle on design background
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CMF Aesthetictoolkit for automotive industry

Aesthetic Toolkit with color, material, and finish inspiration for industrial design in automotive, based on key trends edition 2022–2023.

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Cicor demonstrator with printed electronics and Covestro polycarbonate
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Customized printed electronics | Covestro

Our Colibri demonstrator with printed electronics and smart surface technology gives you design flexibility.

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TPU for smart watches and wearables
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TPU in wearables

Xiaomi relies on Covestro’s material engineers and Desmopan® for wearable applications and biocompatible devices.

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Picture showing EVBOX Livo
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EVBox makes EV charging stations with Makrolon® RE

EV chargers generate a carbon footprint during manufacturing. This is how EVBox uses polycarbonates to reduce emissions during the production of electric vehicle charging stations.

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TPU and coated yarn solutions
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TPU yarn solutions

Desmopan® and Coatyarn bundle know-how to recycle resources for more sustainable fashion and functional textiles.

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Trevos innova Light, an LED lamp
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Trevos : INNOVA Series

Makrolon ® DQ5122 meets customer needs to provide energy efficiency at a lower cost

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Arfinio showerplate
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Arfinio®-based shower plates

Arfinio® enables non-slip, repairable, recyclable bathroom furniture without the design constraints of traditional solid-surface materials.

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Transparent Phone Case
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More sustainable phone cases

Desmopan® CQ EC MB enables a TPU phone case with up to more than 80%* renewable attributed content and up to 50%** less CO₂ emissions.

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Arfinio chair rendering
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Arfinio®-based furniture 

Arfinio® helps designers create truly seamless furniture without the design constraints of traditional solid-surface materials

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Arfinio wash basin
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Solid-surface Arfinio® technology expands washbasin design

To help washbasin manufacturer Alt_Bath meet multiple demands, Covestro and Arcesso developed a reaction-injection-molding solution using aliphatic polyurethanes. Previously thought impossible, this breakthrough has helped Alt_Bath create lighter, more durable, repairable washbasins with more design freedom.

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IoT design concepts from students from Shenkar College Design and Arts
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New design concepts for IoT applications that drive the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Covestro is collaborating with Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art students in an IoT design project to develop

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Aesthetic toolkit edition 2022-2023
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Aesthetic design toolkits

CMF design toolkits for global aesthetic trends in the electronics and electrical, automotive, and healthcare industries: the 2022/2023 edition

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TPU truck tarps for future circularity
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TPU truck tarps

One day, a thermoplastic polyurethane tarp could cover truck cargo, become a bag, then get recycled into new products.  

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A mass-balance certified TPU solution, formed with Desmopan® CQ and Utechllan® CQ, helps Chaei Hsin achieve a circular economy
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Sustainable footwear as part of the circular economy

Covestro provides TPU solution for Chaei Hsin’s Joniro® athletic footwear brand to contribute to circular economy in footwear production. Learn more!

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Large-Megalight Elkamet Case Study Key Visual
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More sustainable lighting | Covestro AG

Covestro is working with Elkamet and Megalight Systems to provide more sustainable materials for lighting appliances

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Car interior, looking up through a glass sunroof with sunshine streaming in.
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Concept car sunroof shade

We worked with Loomia on a demo car sunroof roll-up shade with lighting and heating and a Platilon® TPU film bonding layer.

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The joint team from GAC and Covestro is pleased with the success of the consulting project on CMF trends and material design.
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CMF Trends and Material Design Consulting for GAC R&D Center | Covestro

Covestro is strengthening its CMF capabilities to become a reliable, innovative partner for various industries. Learn more now!

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NINETYGOxNongfu Spring recycled suitcase banner
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Upcycling used water barrels into trendy suitcases

Suitcases made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) polycarbonates 
coming from used water barrels. Learn more about our new recycling application!

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Application scenario of 5G mmWave base stations
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Material Solutions for Baicells 5G mmWave Base Stations

Covestro and Baicells provide low-temperature impact-resistant Makrolon® solution for newly launched 5G mmWave base station. Learn more!

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Stacker crane in high-bay warehouse aisle
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Vulkollan® roller wheels 

Stacker crane wheels made of heat-resistant Vulkollan® elastomers outperform rivals in load bearing and minimize downtime. 

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Makrolon® TC thermally conductive polycarbonate especially for use in LED heatsinks.
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LED heatsinks

A thermally conductive Makrolon® TC especially for LED heatsinks

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TorqueSafe™ single-use handles  for orthopedic procedures are  made using Makrolon®
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TorqueSafe™ handles

Single-use torque instruments depend on medical grade Makrolon®

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Apec® 1745 high-heat  polycarbonate enables the Stella  System shorten instrument  sterilization time.
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Stella System

Apec® 1745 high-heat polycarbonate for steam sterilization devices

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Super Staple™ Classic bone  fixation device with high-strength,  medical-grade Makrolon® Rx2530.
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Super Staple™ Classic

Biocompatible Makrolon® selected for Super Staple™ bone fixation device

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Biocompatibile Makrolon® Rx1851  with customizable color options  for OrthoSensor™ Knee Balancer.
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OrthoSensor™ Knee Balancer

Biocompatible Makrolon® houses new device for knee implant surgery

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Cannuflow’s EntreVu® EX has a  clear arthroscopic access  cannula body and utilizes  Makrolon® Rx1452.
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Cannuflow EntreVu® EX

Biocompatible Makrolon® is ideal for clear arthroscopic access cannula

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Safe, simple anesthesia nasal mask

Covestro’s medical grade polycarbonate Makrolon® 2858 meets the demanding requirements of anesthesia nasal masks

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Alibaba DAMO Robot Case Study
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Electronics and Electrical |Robots| Alibaba DAMO |Xiaomanlv

Covestro, together with partner Alibaba DAMO Academy, provides Makrolon® RE-Bio-Circular attributed PC1 for inspection robot

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Cast polyurethane hardening in mold
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Improved molding with MDI

MOCA is increasingly subject to restrictions, so we developed the MDI-based Desmodur® to overcome these constraints.

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Row of offshore wind turbines on a calm ocean
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Elastomer using CO2 tech

We developed cast elastomer for bearing pads and tensioner track pads to help the offshore industry cut its carbon footprint.

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Covestro supports circular material solutions for smartphones

Covestro’s Makrolo® and Desmopan® recycled material solutions support Fairphone 4 module design, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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PharmaJet Tropis® Needle-Free Injector
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Needle-free injection Systems
 

PharmaJet’s Needle-free Injection Systems (NFIS) needed a polycarbonate material that could meet the property demands of the syringe and vial adapter while standing up to gamma radiation and ethylene oxide sterilization. Makrolon® was the answer.

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SmartGuard® Anti-Snore device
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Anti-Snore

For the latest formulation of its SmartGuard® Anti-Snore product, designed to alleviate snoring, SmartGuard® chose Covestro’s Makrolon® 2858 polycarbonate resin for its combination of strength and biocompatibility.

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Mass balance for PU foams

Our advanced PU foams via mass balance support mattress makers in delivering more sustainable high-end products.

Read more
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More sustainable sportswear: Team Sonnenwagen 2025

Discover how we and Huafeng equip Team Sonnenwagen Aachen with high-quality sportswear made from partly recycled and partly biobased coated textile materials.

Read more
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E-Mobility Solutions | Durable Polycarbonate Films

Explore Covestro's innovative materials for e-mobility and charging infrastructure. Durable polycarbonate films for automotive solutions.

Read more
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More Sustainable Wallbox C44E Charger

Discover the Wallbox C44E, developed by CUBOS in collaboration, featuring low carbon, durable materials for sustainable EV charging.

Read more
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Platilon® in next-gen ECG

Covestro TPU films deliver invaluable solutions for smart healthcare and monitoring and diagnostic medical devices.

Read more
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Covestro & Pikolin: More sustainable mattress solutions

Pikolin Group transforms its Bultex line into a more sustainable foam mattress brand by using Desmodur® CQ T 80 mb of Covestro, made with biomass feedstock.

Read more
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Reliable inverter solution

Unlocking our reliable, cost-effective, and lightweight solutions for residential inverters, driving both sustainability and efficiency.

Read more
Case study

Climate neutral Desmodur® CQ MS for low-carbon PUR/PIR insulation

TVH chose Recticel Impact insulation boards based on Desmodur® CQ MS, our climate-neutral MDI, for a 43% reduction in CO2 emissions vs. classic PU panels.

Read more
Case study

Seamless, more sustainable charging stations with Arfinio®

VEGA Chargers used Arfinio® monomaterial solid-surface technology to create the more recyclable, repairable, intricate ALOHA Gravity wall-mounted EV charging station.

Read more
Story

Desmodur® CQ ultra N 7500

Meet Desmodur® CQ ultra N 7500: a low-viscosity, self-leveling 68-70% bio-based hardener built for floor-coating applications

Read more
Case study

Bayhydur® quix ultra coating solutions for kitchen cabinets

Thanks to Bayhydur® quix ultra, Sirca and Finver found a low VOC, water-based and fast-drying solution for high quality, durable kitchen cabinets 

Read more
Case study

Low-carbon adhesive

Our Desmodur® CQ MB mass balance MDI enabled Selena Group to create a low carbon foam adhesive for bricklaying.

Read more
Case study

Transforming Cardiac Care with Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate for next-gen remote cardiac monitoring system

Read more
Case study

CMF aesthetics for more sustainable polycarbonate

Design-driven solutions for creating an aesthetic identity with more sustainable materials. Learn more!

Read more
Case study

More sustainable ski boot materials

Desmopan® CQ MBC for ski boots reduces carbon footprints by up to 30%. High-performance solutions for designers and engineers. Discover more!

Read more
Case study

Touch function on metal

Makrofol® films and Makrolon® PC resins enable electroplated plastic parts with metal surfaces to have touch functionality. 

Read more
Case study

Circular CMF Guide for integrating circularity into aesthetic design

Explore circular CMF design solutions with actionable insights and best practices on color, material and finish design for recycled and recyclable plastics.

Read more
Case study

More sustainable materials for a circular economy

Discover how sustainable materials are driving the circular economy forward. Download our white paper by Covestro and GC Insights for innovative solutions.

Read more
Case study

PC film for EV chargers

Our Makrofol® SR906 film enabled Serigraph to create strong, lightweight EV charger parts with a glass-like surface.

Read more
Case study

Vulkollan® wheels for AGVs

Vulkollan® based wheels for automated guided vehicles offer long service life, durability, reliability and high performance.

Read more
Case study

CMF Design Trends 2025+

Discover innovative polycarbonate solutions & aesthetic toolkits for industrial designers & CMF experts.

Read more
Case study

More sustainable toothbrush heads made from 100%-recyclable TPU

FRESH 32 created replaceable toothbrush heads with Covestro’s recyclable Desmopan® TPU – for a more sustainable, high-performance, long-lasting toothbrush.

Read more
Case study

Innovative lighting design for automotive lighting

Learn more about Covestro's Makrolon® LED2245 EL and its ability to provide efficient, visually appealing edge lighting for rear lamps

Read more
Case study

Jabra Headset Enabled by Recycled Plastic 

Explore Jabra Evolve2 series headsets, featuring post-consumer recycled polycarbonate material from Covestro with a recycled content of 75%, delivering high performance, sustainability, and design.

Read more
Case study

High-tech films in security

With innovative films, we offer our customers state-of-the-art security glazing for a wide range of applications.

Read more
Case study

Laser Welding in Automotive Headlamps

Advancing mono-material headlamp technology through laser welding technology

Read more
Case study

Bayblend® RE for pure instant power in portable power station

Read how Bayblend® RE more sustainable PC blend has revolutionized the Instagrid One portable batterypower station.

Read more
Case study

Roof Sensor Module

Roof Sensor module for seamless sensor integration for self-driving cars

Read more
Case study

Leather alternative made with apple waste

Beyond Leather uses apple waste to make LEAP®, a 100% animal-free leather alternative with added durability from Covestro’s INSQIN® technology.

Read more
Case study

Sustainable chainmail mesh

Our polycarbonate offers form and functionality for architectural mesh. Learn more!

Read more
Case study

Film Insert Molding (FIM) for backlit EV logos

Learn more about CCL Design used Makrofol® films and Makrolon® PC in FIM processing to create an LED car logo with a 3D chrome effect.

Read more
Case study

Translucent Makrolon® DQ in Steinel® luminaires

Covestro translucent Makrolon® DQ series enables the luminaire manufacturer Steinel® to create diffusers without hot spots and outstanding energy efficiency.

Read more
Case study

More Sustainable polycarbonates for Vimar

Makrolon® RE for Vimar’s design series of switches and sockets for a reduced carbon footprint

Read more
Case study

Solution for robot vacuum design

Explore sustainability in the intelligent robot industry with materials like Desmopan® CQ TPU & Bayblend® R CQ polycarbonate. 

Read more
Case study

Sustainable manufacturing of sockets and switches

Discover a sustainable shift in switches and sockets with ABB and the use of Makrolon® RE to set new industry standards. Learn more now!

Read more
Case study

Protective lagoon coating

Learn how aliphatic polyurea elastomeric technology helped Delta Coatings protect one of Dubai’s largest man-made lagoons.

Read more
Case study

Thermal conductive Makrolon® TC in a solar car

Our thermal conductive Makrolon® TC enables valuable weight savings as a headlight heat sink in the "Covestro Adelie" solar car.

Read more
Case study

Airway monitoring device

Makrolon® for innovative airway monitoring device that answers an unmet need in the market. Find out more!

Read more
Case study

Waterborne & vegan: More sustainable synthetic textile coatings

Explore how we pioneered a vegan waterborne synthetic coating system with Trans-Textil, to contribute to a more sustainable future for the textile industry.

Read more
Case study

Mobile medical device protection

Makrolon® polycarbonate for durable mobile device protection in healthcare settings. Find out more!

Read more
Case study

uvex safety eyewear made from transparent Makrolon® RE

Makrolon® RE polycarbonates with glass-like transparency enable more sustainable uvex eyewear with reduced carbon footprint. Learn more!

Read more
Case study

Wound healing device

Makrolon® for innovative device that heals chronic wounds. Find out more!

Read more
Case study

Light Design in Car Interiors: VW Tiguan's Innovative Approach

Explore VW Tiguan's new light design with Covestro's Makrolon® Ai Polycarbonate, reshaping automotive interior aesthetics and functionality.

Read more
Case study

Low carbon PU insulation 

Our climate neutral   Desmodur® CQ MS enabled Recticel Impact, a PU insulation board range with 43% lower CO2 emissions.

Read more
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More sustainable textile printing with Covestro & KRONOS

Covestro & KRONOS: More sustainable textile production with digital inkjet printing. Find out more about their white ink innovation for direct-to-foil printing!

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Low carbon Desmodur® 

Certified low carbon Desmodur® CQ MB enabled Selena Group  to create its Ultra Fast 70 low emission one component foam.

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Next-gen black panel displays

With sophisticated films, we offer our customers advanced light management applications for next-gen instrument clusters.

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Electronics plastics 

Covestro polycarbonate maintains form and functionality for closed loop. Learn more!

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Desmocomp® in FRP fences 

Fraunhofer IGCV used lightweight, UV-resistant and weatherable Desmocomp® PU in new FRP composite fences on their campus. 

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User-centered design

Innovative materials for user-centric design in medical teenage treatment. Learn more now!

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More sustainable textiles for Team Sonnenwagen

Explore how Covestro, Huafeng, and Cyclone support Team Sonnenwagen with partly bio-based and recycled textile materials for more sustainable sportswear.

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Highly functional center console “interaction bar” made possible by Makrolon

Covestro’s Makrolon Ai and its Direct Coating technology enable the BMW i7 series interaction bar. Find out more!

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The 1000th polyurethane wind turbine blade

Covestro and TMT launch their 1000th polyurethane wind turbine blade

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Sustainability for foam

With bio-circular attributed materials, mass-balance TDI, we offer our customers the ideal foam for next-gen mattresses.

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Tough Vulkollan® wheels

Heavy-duty Vulkollan® polyurethane wheels enable 24/7 peak performance and high reliability for a rotating crate tipper.

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More sustainable luminaire from biowaste and -residues

Famostar and Covestro launch emergency lighting portfolio made from mass-compatible biowaste. Learn more!

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New EV wallbox design demonstrator

Having an electric vehicle means charging it regularly. Discover Covestro’s more sustainable new wallbox charger design.

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Heated LiDAR cover lens

With CNT expert Canatu, we developed a heated cover lens for LiDAR ranging sensors using Makrofol® film and Makrolon® resin. 

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Makrolon® RE for GreenMagenta products

Covestro renewable attributed Makrolon® RE solution supports Deutsche Telekom’s GreenMagenta products. Learn more about our RE solution and the application!

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Medical plastics I Covestro

Covestro polycarbonate offers form and functionality for Dermadry device that treats excessive sweating. Learn more!

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Slip-resistant load floor

Platilon® F foamed TPU film added a slip-resistant surface to a reversible car load floor panel working as spare tire cover.

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Baydur® PU salt bin

Baydur® GS PU resin and reaction injection molding processing enabled a strong one-piece storage container for a road salt spreader.

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Scrap reduction for Automotive exterior parts

Tailoring Makrolon® AG2677 polycarbonate helped WEBASTO to reduce scrap rates in the production of its smart fortwo panoramic roof 

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Thermal management for USB

Thermal management for fast-charging USB switches and sockets with thermos-conductive polycarbonate Makrolon® TC

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Desmoflex® TPU compounds

Desmoflex® glass-reinforced TPU compounds are strong, tough materials with chemical resistance for repeat-use applications. 

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Makrofol® Film for IME

Makrofol® SR906 7-2 Film enabled DuraTech to bring IME technology to the Watlow PM Plus™ industrial temperature controller. 

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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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CMF Aesthetictoolkit for automotive industry

Aesthetic Toolkit with color, material, and finish inspiration for industrial design in automotive, based on key trends edition 2022–2023.

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Customized printed electronics | Covestro

Our Colibri demonstrator with printed electronics and smart surface technology gives you design flexibility.

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TPU in wearables

Xiaomi relies on Covestro’s material engineers and Desmopan® for wearable applications and biocompatible devices.

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EVBox makes EV charging stations with Makrolon® RE

EV chargers generate a carbon footprint during manufacturing. This is how EVBox uses polycarbonates to reduce emissions during the production of electric vehicle charging stations.

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TPU yarn solutions

Desmopan® and Coatyarn bundle know-how to recycle resources for more sustainable fashion and functional textiles.

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Trevos : INNOVA Series

Makrolon ® DQ5122 meets customer needs to provide energy efficiency at a lower cost

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Arfinio®-based shower plates

Arfinio® enables non-slip, repairable, recyclable bathroom furniture without the design constraints of traditional solid-surface materials.

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More sustainable phone cases

Desmopan® CQ EC MB enables a TPU phone case with up to more than 80%* renewable attributed content and up to 50%** less CO₂ emissions.

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Arfinio®-based furniture 

Arfinio® helps designers create truly seamless furniture without the design constraints of traditional solid-surface materials

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Solid-surface Arfinio® technology expands washbasin design

To help washbasin manufacturer Alt_Bath meet multiple demands, Covestro and Arcesso developed a reaction-injection-molding solution using aliphatic polyurethanes. Previously thought impossible, this breakthrough has helped Alt_Bath create lighter, more durable, repairable washbasins with more design freedom.

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New design concepts for IoT applications that drive the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Covestro is collaborating with Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art students in an IoT design project to develop

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Aesthetic design toolkits

CMF design toolkits for global aesthetic trends in the electronics and electrical, automotive, and healthcare industries: the 2022/2023 edition

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TPU truck tarps

One day, a thermoplastic polyurethane tarp could cover truck cargo, become a bag, then get recycled into new products.  

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Sustainable footwear as part of the circular economy

Covestro provides TPU solution for Chaei Hsin’s Joniro® athletic footwear brand to contribute to circular economy in footwear production. Learn more!

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More sustainable lighting | Covestro AG

Covestro is working with Elkamet and Megalight Systems to provide more sustainable materials for lighting appliances

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Concept car sunroof shade

We worked with Loomia on a demo car sunroof roll-up shade with lighting and heating and a Platilon® TPU film bonding layer.

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CMF Trends and Material Design Consulting for GAC R&D Center | Covestro

Covestro is strengthening its CMF capabilities to become a reliable, innovative partner for various industries. Learn more now!

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Upcycling used water barrels into trendy suitcases

Suitcases made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) polycarbonates 
coming from used water barrels. Learn more about our new recycling application!

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Material Solutions for Baicells 5G mmWave Base Stations

Covestro and Baicells provide low-temperature impact-resistant Makrolon® solution for newly launched 5G mmWave base station. Learn more!

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Vulkollan® roller wheels 

Stacker crane wheels made of heat-resistant Vulkollan® elastomers outperform rivals in load bearing and minimize downtime. 

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LED heatsinks

A thermally conductive Makrolon® TC especially for LED heatsinks

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TorqueSafe™ handles

Single-use torque instruments depend on medical grade Makrolon®

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Stella System

Apec® 1745 high-heat polycarbonate for steam sterilization devices

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Super Staple™ Classic

Biocompatible Makrolon® selected for Super Staple™ bone fixation device

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OrthoSensor™ Knee Balancer

Biocompatible Makrolon® houses new device for knee implant surgery

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Cannuflow EntreVu® EX

Biocompatible Makrolon® is ideal for clear arthroscopic access cannula

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Safe, simple anesthesia nasal mask

Covestro’s medical grade polycarbonate Makrolon® 2858 meets the demanding requirements of anesthesia nasal masks

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Electronics and Electrical |Robots| Alibaba DAMO |Xiaomanlv

Covestro, together with partner Alibaba DAMO Academy, provides Makrolon® RE-Bio-Circular attributed PC1 for inspection robot

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Improved molding with MDI

MOCA is increasingly subject to restrictions, so we developed the MDI-based Desmodur® to overcome these constraints.

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Elastomer using CO2 tech

We developed cast elastomer for bearing pads and tensioner track pads to help the offshore industry cut its carbon footprint.

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Covestro supports circular material solutions for smartphones

Covestro’s Makrolo® and Desmopan® recycled material solutions support Fairphone 4 module design, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Needle-free injection Systems
 

PharmaJet’s Needle-free Injection Systems (NFIS) needed a polycarbonate material that could meet the property demands of the syringe and vial adapter while standing up to gamma radiation and ethylene oxide sterilization. Makrolon® was the answer.

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Anti-Snore

For the latest formulation of its SmartGuard® Anti-Snore product, designed to alleviate snoring, SmartGuard® chose Covestro’s Makrolon® 2858 polycarbonate resin for its combination of strength and biocompatibility.

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