Seamless functional integration designs for future mobility

With smart electronics integration and innovative decoration technologies, the vehicle industry continues to leverage design and technology trends on the interior as well as the exterior. The structural innovations driven by the digitalization and sustainability trends, as well as the shift toward autonomous, car design, and electric mobility, give new opportunity to the potential uses of films. Covestro showcased our seamless functional integrated polycarbonate films and resin material solutions that help enhance the driving experience at Folien + Fahrzeug 2023.

Thanks for joining us at the conference presentation, 'The new face to the driving world - next generation frontend concept- delving into:

• Innovative front module concept employing metal-free chrome effect film
• Two films for thermal management and printed electronics for IMSE in a SOP ready demonstrator 
• Sensor integration

Furthermore, at our booth, we presented:

• Key applications seen in human-machine interface (HMI) in automotive and electronics design enabled by in-mold electronics (IME) and film insert molding (FIM) processing technology

1. A sensor LiDAR cover lens made of Makrolon® AG polycarbonate resin with an integrated film heater on Makrofol® PC film demonstrator, engineered together with Canatu. 
2. The next generation of Wallbox chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) that combine design, functionality, and a low CO2 footprint, developed by Covestro, LEONHARD KURZ, and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag.
3. Future-forward frontend concept for creating premium and base model designs
4. Makrolon® and Makrofol® show off smart surfaces made from materials that meet tomorrow’s design, sustainability and technology needs – developed together with TactoTek®
5. Car sunroof shade with embedded electronics

• Platilon® F: slip-resistant TPU surface for car load floor
• Dureflex® A4700 Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film for bulletproofing car windows