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In electronic, electrical and appliance applications including battery housings and insulation, device cases, screens or light panels, we provide dedicated raw materials for thermoplastics, foams, films, elastomers, TPU, composites and more.
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Transparent Flame Retardant Polycarbonate

Want to achieve both transparent aesthetics and flame retardancy with reliability? Discover how our polycarbonate supports differentiated design!

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Monetizing Circularity—Together with Our Customers and Value Circle
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Monetize Circular Economy | Co-creating Value with Customers

The Covestro approach of monetizing circular economy is to embed circular thinking into the earliest stages of customer engagement and beyond, and to co-develop solutions through strong partnerships.

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AI-Forward Polycarbonate
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AI-Forward Polycarbonate 

Build smarter with our AI-forward polycarbonate — lighter, safer, and more reliable for the intelligent world.

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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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On our path to a climate neutral world.

Recognizing the urgency of sustainability, we're actively aligning our operations with Circular Economy principles. Securing both economic and political support is vital.

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Polycarbonate with Bisphenol A as essential building block

Learn why Polycarbonate based on Bisphenol A as essential building block shows a unique property profile for innovative applications in different industries 

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Innovative Materials Taking Advanced Air Mobility to New Heights
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Innovative materials for eVTOL vehicles

Discover our advanced materials for eVTOL vehicles, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Learn more now!

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Flame-Retardant Polycarbonates for Smart Devices

Explore how our flame-retardant polycarbonates enhance smart device safety, aesthetics, and sustainability with high performance and low-carbon benefits.

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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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Network application
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Impact-resistant Polycarbonates

Discover Covestro's low-temperature impact-resistant polycarbonates for reliable outdoor applications!

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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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CMF aesthetics for more sustainable polycarbonate

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

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High Stiffness Makrolon® for lightweight, durable laptops and beyond

Laptop trends favor lightweight, durable, fashionable, and more sustainable designs. Discover how high-performance polycarbonate tackle these requirements!

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Enhancing heat management with digital design tools

Enhancing heat management with Covestro's digital design tools for efficient, lightweight, and cost-effective thermally conductive polycarbonates

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Unleashing cast PU 

We transform cast PU elastomers to boost fire resistance or provide antistatic, antihydrolytic or antibacterial properties.

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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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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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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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Makrolon® RP: up to 72% recycled attributed share

Mass balanced polycarbonates from chemically recycled post-consumer waste. Discover now our high purity solutions with Makrolon® RP towards full circularity!

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Digital sampling with Imagio®

Access our material library anywhere.. anytime … with Imagio® and create digital prototypes that bring your designs to life! Learn more now!

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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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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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Holograms on mobile phone cases

Hangyohologram used Bayfol® HX105 photopolymer film to integrate durable, high-quality 3D holograms in smartphone back covers and protection cases.

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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!

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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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Cool touch surface material made of polycarbonate
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Cool Touch surfaces: Polycarbonate for electronic devices

Revolutionizing the electrical industry: Discover safe and efficient luxury material solutions to dissipate heat and optimize material housing performance.

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Hot melt adhesives enable protective lamination on special textiles.
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Partly bio-based hot melt film

Partly bio-based Platilon® H2 CQ EC hot melt adhesive film matches standard grades in processability and heat resistance. 

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Colorful films and sheets
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TPU Films Selector Tool 

Streamlined product selection: A web-based TPU films selector tool utilizing questionnaire and filters to match user needs

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Fiber optics in a cable
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Covestro Coatings for Fiber Optics  

high performance fiber optic coatings for the world’s telecommunications market.

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Electronics plastics 

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

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Aesthetic material solutions for designers

Collaborate with us to design for circularity and solve the world’s sustainability issues … one product at a time.

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Residential energy storage system

Material and design solutions for future-focused residential power systems

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INSQIN® waterborne PU
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More sustainable textiles 

We supply the textiles industry with more sustainable textile coatings materials for a carbon-neutral fabric future!

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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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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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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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More sustainable films for circularity

Our films portfolio with partly bio-based, recycled, and ISCC PLUS-certified mass balanced materials contribute to circular economy.

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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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New ultra-durable Makrolon® polycarbonate

New ultra-durable material from Covestro is designed to meet rigorous standards

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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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融合了 AR 元素的智能汽车
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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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360° holographic display

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

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车内大尺寸曲面显示屏
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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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Wall-mounted chargers in different colors
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Designing polycarbonate Chargers for future charging solutions

Covestro supports collaborations with partners, customers and start-ups from creative designs to efficient product development.

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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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TPU synthetic leather

Desmopan® TPU synthetic leather comes in a range of textures, with leather-like haptics in a recyclable, non-animal material.

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Trevos : INNOVA Series

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

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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®-based furniture 

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

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Smart Pole Solution for Smart Cities Sustainable Development

Ensuring that multi-functional devices installed on smart poles in complex outdoor environments operate stably, while meeting the aesthetic requirements of urban infrastructure and the sustainable development  trend

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Pill dispencer
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Improved patient safety with medical polycarbonates for high-tech smart pill dispenser

Smart pill dispensing for enhanced safety and wellbeing of patients relying on continuous medication

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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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EE demonstrators made of Makrolon® polycarbonate
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EE demonstrator covers showcase IME integration in IoT applications | Covestro

Swappable EE demonstrator covers show how embedded in-mold electronics make devices smaller and more intuitive for users

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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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Makrofol® TF: Ultrathin polycarbonate films I Covestro

Our new extrusion process enables polycarbonate films as thin as 15μm for use in membranes for filtration and electronics. Learn more!

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Rigid foam for vacuum insulation panels

Our foam for vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) with very low thermal conductivity reduces energy consumption of refrigerators

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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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Makrolon® RE for a more circular and sustainable future 

More sustainable and circular polycarbonates reducing the CO2 footprint

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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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Future of community

We believe in a future of community that will connect all people

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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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UV LED cure

We offer more sustainable LED curing technology for optical fiber applications.

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Optical fiber 

We create high performance ultraviolet (UV) curable coatings for optical fiber and fiber optics. 

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Innovative solutions for Network Devices 

We provide a full range of innovative material solutions for indoor and outdoor network devices in the new era of intelligent connectivity.

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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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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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From cradle to gate: Climate neutral MDI

We are consistently pursuing our path to a circular economy and offer you a climate neutral MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate).

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Drug Delivery Demonstrator
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Drug delivery 

Covestro’s new line of healthcare-grade products — including Medical low friction Makrolon®, Medical glass filled Makrolon®, high flow Makrolon®, and Bayblend® — bring new levels of performance and sustainability to the medical device market with an all-polycarbonate device.

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Desmopan® TPU with bluesign®

Desmopan® TPU grades with bluesign® certification offer a minimized impact on the environment, resources, and people. 

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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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Dazzling Effects by Innovative Material Solution for ASUS Gaming Laptops
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Material solution for ASUS high-performance gaming laptops

Innovative material solution for ASUS high-performance laptops

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More sustainable plastics

Alternative raw materials, new recycling methods, design approaches and joint solutions are making plastics more circular.

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Nighthawk demonstrator with integrated display
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Makrolon® and Makrofol® show off smart surfaces

As 3D interactive surfaces enter the mainstream, designers are looking for sophisticated shapes and rapid, inexpensive customization, as well as to make sure their creations are part of the circular economy.

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Makroblend® UT helps Bear Robotics food service bots run strong and last long

When Bear Robotics developed their Servi™ line of food service robots, they needed materials that could stand up to heavy impacts as well as frequent cleaning. Makroblend® UltraTough polycarbonate/polyester blend fit the bill.

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A new era of Intelligent Connectivity

Covestro is committed to providing solutions that meet the requirements of circular economy for manufacturers in the 5G industry chain

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Making TPU more circular

We’re making TPU more circular with partially bio-based, recycled and ISCC-certified mass balance materials.

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Shaping a circular future for electrical and electronics

Covestro is committed to providing a full range of more sustainable solutions for electrical and electronics industry.

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100% recycled Desmopan® CQ smartphone case
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Fairphone 3: protective case of Desmopan® 100% recycled TPU

The Fairphone brand is aiming to create a fairer, more sustainable smartphone industry. When selecting a material for the Fairphone 3 protective casing, they went for Desmopan® TPU with 100% recycled plastic, reducing waste while lowering the carbon footprint of a tough, colored phone case.

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Thinner and Stronger, Smart Design Made Simple
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Covestro’s thin-wall flame-retardant solution makes electronics thinner, lighter, prettier, and more durable

Thinner and Stronger, Smart Design Made Simple

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Desmopan®7000 TPU 5G Phone case
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New Desmopan® - designed for protective 5G mobile phone cases

Desmopan® 7000 series combines high 5G signal transmission with excellent impact dampening properties

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The innovative Microcell polyurethane foam features excellent thermal insulation, strong mechanical strength, good processing performance, and helps control the cost of thermal insulation materials throughout entire refrigerators within a designated range.
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Microcell technology helps home appliance manufacturers reduce their costs and increase their efficiency

The innovative Microcell polyurethane foam features excellent thermal insulation, strong mechanical strength, good processing performance, and helps control the cost of thermal insulation materials throughout entire refrigerators within a designated range.

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Certified circular products with (specific) shares of certified renewable raw material content.

By mass balance we can bring the value chain faster in line with our common conservation sustainability goals: Reducing the carbon footprint and use of fossil resources in production and consumption

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Close-up of a Covestro polycarbonate-based battery enclosure for a li-ion battery
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EV thermoplastics

A range of thermoplastic polycarbonates from Covestro meet requirements for electric vehicle (EV) battery enclosures.

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Covestro All-material solutions empower laptop on aesthetics, light weight and sustainablity

Light and portable, good-looking, eco-friendlier materials are the main trends of the laptop market. Covestro has developed comprehensive material solutions to echo these trends.

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Covestro is your partner for 2D printed coatings & adhesives

Covestro is your partner for polyurethane raw materials for coatings and adhesives optimized for digital application.

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 Smart glasses
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Experiencing reality through a new lens

Manufacturers can turn to our lightweight Bayfol® HX holographic films to create holographic optical elements for AR glasses.

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Recyclability designed into cutting- edge LED car headlamp concept

Our cutting-edge LED headlamp concept is a mono-material solution uniting end-of-life recyclability with emerging technology.

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Upcycling makes plastic waste the raw material of the future

Our mechanical upcycling transforms plastic waste into a traceable, high-quality material for new electronic products.

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2D printed hot melt adhesives in electronics

Covestro provides aliphatic hot melt adhesives for precise gluing of electronics via 2D digital printing with Desmomelt® U.

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5G transmitter
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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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Public space light in outdoor setting
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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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Circular Economy - Plastic water gallon
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Efficient recycling of plastic bottles

Alliance builds recycling value chain for plastic bottles

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Transparent Flame Retardant Polycarbonate

Want to achieve both transparent aesthetics and flame retardancy with reliability? Discover how our polycarbonate supports differentiated design!

Read more
Story

Monetize Circular Economy | Co-creating Value with Customers

The Covestro approach of monetizing circular economy is to embed circular thinking into the earliest stages of customer engagement and beyond, and to co-develop solutions through strong partnerships.

Read more
Story

AI-Forward Polycarbonate 

Build smarter with our AI-forward polycarbonate — lighter, safer, and more reliable for the intelligent world.

Read more
Case study

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
Story

On our path to a climate neutral world.

Recognizing the urgency of sustainability, we're actively aligning our operations with Circular Economy principles. Securing both economic and political support is vital.

Read more
Story

Polycarbonate with Bisphenol A as essential building block

Learn why Polycarbonate based on Bisphenol A as essential building block shows a unique property profile for innovative applications in different industries 

Read more
Story

Innovative materials for eVTOL vehicles

Discover our advanced materials for eVTOL vehicles, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Learn more now!

Read more
Story

Flame-Retardant Polycarbonates for Smart Devices

Explore how our flame-retardant polycarbonates enhance smart device safety, aesthetics, and sustainability with high performance and low-carbon benefits.

Read more
Case study

Reliable inverter solution

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

Read more
Story

Impact-resistant Polycarbonates

Discover Covestro's low-temperature impact-resistant polycarbonates for reliable outdoor applications!

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
Case study

CMF aesthetics for more sustainable polycarbonate

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

Read more
Story

High Stiffness Makrolon® for lightweight, durable laptops and beyond

Laptop trends favor lightweight, durable, fashionable, and more sustainable designs. Discover how high-performance polycarbonate tackle these requirements!

Read more
Story

Enhancing heat management with digital design tools

Enhancing heat management with Covestro's digital design tools for efficient, lightweight, and cost-effective thermally conductive polycarbonates

Read more
Story

Unleashing cast PU 

We transform cast PU elastomers to boost fire resistance or provide antistatic, antihydrolytic or antibacterial properties.

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

CMF Design Trends 2025+

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

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
Story

Makrolon® RP: up to 72% recycled attributed share

Mass balanced polycarbonates from chemically recycled post-consumer waste. Discover now our high purity solutions with Makrolon® RP towards full circularity!

Read more
Story

Digital sampling with Imagio®

Access our material library anywhere.. anytime … with Imagio® and create digital prototypes that bring your designs to life! Learn more now!

Read more
Case study

Sustainable chainmail mesh

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

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

Holograms on mobile phone cases

Hangyohologram used Bayfol® HX105 photopolymer film to integrate durable, high-quality 3D holograms in smartphone back covers and protection cases.

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

Mobile medical device protection

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

Read more
Story

Cool Touch surfaces: Polycarbonate for electronic devices

Revolutionizing the electrical industry: Discover safe and efficient luxury material solutions to dissipate heat and optimize material housing performance.

Read more
Story

Partly bio-based hot melt film

Partly bio-based Platilon® H2 CQ EC hot melt adhesive film matches standard grades in processability and heat resistance. 

Read more
Story

TPU Films Selector Tool 

Streamlined product selection: A web-based TPU films selector tool utilizing questionnaire and filters to match user needs

Read more
Story

Covestro Coatings for Fiber Optics  

high performance fiber optic coatings for the world’s telecommunications market.

Read more
Case study

Electronics plastics 

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

Read more
Story

Aesthetic material solutions for designers

Collaborate with us to design for circularity and solve the world’s sustainability issues … one product at a time.

Read more
Story

Residential energy storage system

Material and design solutions for future-focused residential power systems

Read more
Story

More sustainable textiles 

We supply the textiles industry with more sustainable textile coatings materials for a carbon-neutral fabric future!

Read more
Case study

More sustainable luminaire from biowaste and -residues

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

Read more
Case study

New EV wallbox design demonstrator

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

Read more
Case study

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!

Read more
Story

More sustainable films for circularity

Our films portfolio with partly bio-based, recycled, and ISCC PLUS-certified mass balanced materials contribute to circular economy.

Read more
Case study

Medical plastics I Covestro

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

Read more
Story

New ultra-durable Makrolon® polycarbonate

New ultra-durable material from Covestro is designed to meet rigorous standards

Read more
Case study

Thermal management for USB

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

Read more
Case study

Desmoflex® TPU compounds

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

Read more
Case study

Makrofol® Film for IME

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

Read more
Story

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.

Read more
Case study

360° holographic display

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

Read more
Story

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

Read more
Story

Designing polycarbonate Chargers for future charging solutions

Covestro supports collaborations with partners, customers and start-ups from creative designs to efficient product development.

Read more
Case study

Customized printed electronics | Covestro

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

Read more
Case study

TPU in wearables

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

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TPU synthetic leather

Desmopan® TPU synthetic leather comes in a range of textures, with leather-like haptics in a recyclable, non-animal material.

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Trevos : INNOVA Series

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

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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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Smart Pole Solution for Smart Cities Sustainable Development

Ensuring that multi-functional devices installed on smart poles in complex outdoor environments operate stably, while meeting the aesthetic requirements of urban infrastructure and the sustainable development  trend

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Improved patient safety with medical polycarbonates for high-tech smart pill dispenser

Smart pill dispensing for enhanced safety and wellbeing of patients relying on continuous medication

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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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Swappable EE demonstrator covers show how embedded in-mold electronics make devices smaller and more intuitive for users

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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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Makrofol® TF: Ultrathin polycarbonate films I Covestro

Our new extrusion process enables polycarbonate films as thin as 15μm for use in membranes for filtration and electronics. Learn more!

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Rigid foam for vacuum insulation panels

Our foam for vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) with very low thermal conductivity reduces energy consumption of refrigerators

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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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Makrolon® RE for a more circular and sustainable future 

More sustainable and circular polycarbonates reducing the CO2 footprint

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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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Future of community

We believe in a future of community that will connect all people

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LED heatsinks

A thermally conductive Makrolon® TC especially for LED heatsinks

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UV LED cure

We offer more sustainable LED curing technology for optical fiber applications.

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Optical fiber 

We create high performance ultraviolet (UV) curable coatings for optical fiber and fiber optics. 

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Innovative solutions for Network Devices 

We provide a full range of innovative material solutions for indoor and outdoor network devices in the new era of intelligent connectivity.

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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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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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From cradle to gate: Climate neutral MDI

We are consistently pursuing our path to a circular economy and offer you a climate neutral MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate).

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Drug delivery 

Covestro’s new line of healthcare-grade products — including Medical low friction Makrolon®, Medical glass filled Makrolon®, high flow Makrolon®, and Bayblend® — bring new levels of performance and sustainability to the medical device market with an all-polycarbonate device.

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Desmopan® TPU with bluesign®

Desmopan® TPU grades with bluesign® certification offer a minimized impact on the environment, resources, and people. 

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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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Material solution for ASUS high-performance gaming laptops

Innovative material solution for ASUS high-performance laptops

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More sustainable plastics

Alternative raw materials, new recycling methods, design approaches and joint solutions are making plastics more circular.

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Makrolon® and Makrofol® show off smart surfaces

As 3D interactive surfaces enter the mainstream, designers are looking for sophisticated shapes and rapid, inexpensive customization, as well as to make sure their creations are part of the circular economy.

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Makroblend® UT helps Bear Robotics food service bots run strong and last long

When Bear Robotics developed their Servi™ line of food service robots, they needed materials that could stand up to heavy impacts as well as frequent cleaning. Makroblend® UltraTough polycarbonate/polyester blend fit the bill.

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A new era of Intelligent Connectivity

Covestro is committed to providing solutions that meet the requirements of circular economy for manufacturers in the 5G industry chain

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Making TPU more circular

We’re making TPU more circular with partially bio-based, recycled and ISCC-certified mass balance materials.

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Shaping a circular future for electrical and electronics

Covestro is committed to providing a full range of more sustainable solutions for electrical and electronics industry.

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Fairphone 3: protective case of Desmopan® 100% recycled TPU

The Fairphone brand is aiming to create a fairer, more sustainable smartphone industry. When selecting a material for the Fairphone 3 protective casing, they went for Desmopan® TPU with 100% recycled plastic, reducing waste while lowering the carbon footprint of a tough, colored phone case.

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Covestro’s thin-wall flame-retardant solution makes electronics thinner, lighter, prettier, and more durable

Thinner and Stronger, Smart Design Made Simple

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New Desmopan® - designed for protective 5G mobile phone cases

Desmopan® 7000 series combines high 5G signal transmission with excellent impact dampening properties

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Microcell technology helps home appliance manufacturers reduce their costs and increase their efficiency

The innovative Microcell polyurethane foam features excellent thermal insulation, strong mechanical strength, good processing performance, and helps control the cost of thermal insulation materials throughout entire refrigerators within a designated range.

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Certified circular products with (specific) shares of certified renewable raw material content.

By mass balance we can bring the value chain faster in line with our common conservation sustainability goals: Reducing the carbon footprint and use of fossil resources in production and consumption

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EV thermoplastics

A range of thermoplastic polycarbonates from Covestro meet requirements for electric vehicle (EV) battery enclosures.

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Covestro All-material solutions empower laptop on aesthetics, light weight and sustainablity

Light and portable, good-looking, eco-friendlier materials are the main trends of the laptop market. Covestro has developed comprehensive material solutions to echo these trends.

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Covestro is your partner for 2D printed coatings & adhesives

Covestro is your partner for polyurethane raw materials for coatings and adhesives optimized for digital application.

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Experiencing reality through a new lens

Manufacturers can turn to our lightweight Bayfol® HX holographic films to create holographic optical elements for AR glasses.

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Recyclability designed into cutting- edge LED car headlamp concept

Our cutting-edge LED headlamp concept is a mono-material solution uniting end-of-life recyclability with emerging technology.

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Upcycling makes plastic waste the raw material of the future

Our mechanical upcycling transforms plastic waste into a traceable, high-quality material for new electronic products.

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2D printed hot melt adhesives in electronics

Covestro provides aliphatic hot melt adhesives for precise gluing of electronics via 2D digital printing with Desmomelt® U.

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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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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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Efficient recycling of plastic bottles

Alliance builds recycling value chain for plastic bottles

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