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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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  Printed circuits on TPU films for bio-sensors and smart textiles

  Flexible, stretchable, lightweight, comfortable – designed to integrate printed electronics, Platilon® TPU films are key to smart textiles and wearables.

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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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  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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  Platilon® in next-gen ECG

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

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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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  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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  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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  Adhesives and sealants for construction, automotive, industrial, furniture.  

  High performance adhesives and sealants for industries such as construction, automotive, industrial and furniture.  

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  ISCC Plus-certificate for Brunsbüttel

  Expanding ISCC Plus-certified sites supports the sustainability goals. Brunsbüttel gears for MDI production from bio and bio-circular attributed materials.

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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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  Impact-resistant Polycarbonates

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

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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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  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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  DirectCoating Technology for the Automotive Industry

  Discover the Direct Coating technology of Covestro, integrating efficiency and quality in surface finishing to meet diverse industry needs

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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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  Baysafe® EA for more vehicle safety

  Baysafe® EA: Impact protection and passive safety for vehicle interiors, exteriors and high-voltage batteries

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  Transforming Cardiac Care with Polycarbonate

  Polycarbonate for next-gen remote cardiac monitoring system

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  Polyurethane foaming of high-voltage batteries

  Discover our advanced foam solution for automotive battery manufacturers to foam high-voltage battery packs.  

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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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  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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  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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  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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  TPU films in medical wearables

  Stretchable and skin-friendly Platilon® TPU Films are a good substrate for flexible printed electronics and medical sensors.

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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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  Path from more sustainable materials to low carbon buildings

  Explore how AI, collaboration, and circular practices can reduce embodied carbon in construction for a more sustainable future.

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  Baydur® – Versatile PUR Integral Foam

  Baydur® is a versatile PUR integral foam with excellent mechanical properties. Discover its versatility!

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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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  Discover Desmopan® TPU for durable, flexible hoses and tubes

  Explore high-performance Desmopan® TPU for hoses and tubes that can withstand wear and tear in automotive, agricultural, healthcare, and industrial applications.

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  High-performance ski-boot materials with a smaller carbon footprint 

  With new TPU materials from Covestro, designers can create more sustainable ski boots that are stronger and more durable, even in extreme conditions. 

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  Desmopan® AIR TPU for cushion products

  Learn how Desmopan® AIR can be used by innovative companies for recyclable, high-quality cushion products such as mattresses.

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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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  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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  Saving energy for cast PU

  Explore Covestro’s cutting-edge solutions and reduce energy consumption without compromising on cast polyurethane quality.

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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+

  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 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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  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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  Partly bio-based isocyanate hardeners for industrial coatings

  Discover Covestro’s partly bio-based isocyanates for the industrial coatings market. Create industrial coatings that support your carbon-footprint targets.

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  Yes to new ticketing tool 

  Baulé after-sales services ensure customers using Covestro’s Baulé machines experience greater reliability and productivity.

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  Decovery® CQ 2110: Low-VOC flooring resin

  Discover flooring resin materials with Decovery® CQ 2110: A 36% bio-based binder designed to enable low-VOC wood flooring solutions. Learn more about it!

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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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  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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  High performance waterborne resins for the wood and building industrial coatings

  High performance waterborne resins industrial coating applications wood furniture cabinetry building products

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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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  Premium UV-Curing Resins for Flooring

  Discover our high-performance UV-curing resins for floor coatings. Ideal for manufacturers. Explore your options today!

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  TPU Films for textiles

  An inflatable thermal insulation vest showcases how TPU Films are a smart choice for apparel and sports equipment manufacturers.

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  Roof Sensor Module

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

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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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  Sustainable chainmail mesh

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

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  UV-curing resins | P&P

  Discover how to create cost-effective, low-migration inks and coatings for printing and packaging using UV-curable resins.

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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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  More sustainable cast PUs

  Leveraging mass balance and renewable resources, Covestro’s low-carbon cast PU resins help streamline your operations.

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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.