Plastics

Thermal management for USB

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

Customized printed electronics | Covestro

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

TPU in wearables

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

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.

Arfinio®-based shower plates

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

Arfinio®-based furniture 

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

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.

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

Aesthetic design toolkits

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

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!

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!

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!

Safe, simple anesthesia nasal mask

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

Electronics and Electrical |Robots| Alibaba DAMO |Xiaomanlv

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

Covestro supports circular material solutions for smartphones

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

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.

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.

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.

Material solution for ASUS high-performance gaming laptops

Innovative material solution for ASUS high-performance laptops

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.

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.

Covestro and MINTH provide Polycarbonate solutions for HiPhi X’s smart exterior design

Cooperating with Minth, the tier 1 auto supplier, Covestro provides Makrolon® and Bayblend® polycarbonate materials for the “smart B-pillar” of HiPhi X.

Makrolon® AG front hood

Toyota chose transparent Makrolon® AG polycarbonate for a car hood that changes from a black panel into a colorful display.

Makrolon® LED5302 LED lenses

Covestro worked with R. STAHL to create an explosion-proof luminaire using Makrolon® LED5302 transparent polycarbonate for lenses

Strong and sanitized

Ultraviolet C (UVC) light has a potent germicidal effect, and polycarbonate-based materials stand up to frequent disinfection.

High-performance dialyzer production

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

Makrolon® TC LED technology for swimming pool luminaires

Thanks to Makrolon® TC, Ecopyre Lighting was able to produce excellent luminaires for swimming pools

Material for advanced injector design

PC+ABS Bayblend® offers environmental-friendly flame retardant formula and pre-coloring choice for future connected injector.

Maezio® CFRTP bike parts

Maezio® CFRTP enables Ensinger Composites Schweiz to produce high-performance carbon crank levers at a competitive pricing and high volume

Driving innovation

GM’s 2019 Sierra 1500 LD Truck features a headlamp with a thick light bar formed with Makrolon® LED2245 polycarbonate from Covestro.

Smart automotive touch screens

Polycarbonates offer new design freedom for large, multi-touch screens that redefine the driving experience

A table for driving

New lightweight design with multi-functionality created in a partnership of three – based on Maezio® thermoplastic composites

Polycarbonate shines bright

Makrolon® TC polycarbonate delivers weight savings while reducing complexity in the LED fog lamp housing.

Li-ion battery cell holder

Materials from Henkel and Covestro deliver an innovative approach to large-scale cylindrical li-ion battery module assembly.

Pirouette Medical auto-injector

Makrolon® 2458 polycarbonate meets design, manufacturing and end-use needs.

Animal drug delivery device

Covestro polycarbonates lend chemical and impact resistance to RxActuator’s wearable infusion pump for animals.

Active compression device

Tough, lightweight Covestro polycarbonates give a leg up to smart, wearable, active compression device prototype from ElastiMed.

Vortex Surgical Internal Delivery Device

Makrolon® for a disposable biocompatible ophthalmic surgical device.

Innovative composite seat backs

Maezio®-based composite seat backs offer lightweight performance and sustainability benefits for electric vehicles

Resiliency and balance

Tough and chemical-resistant Makroblend® M525 PC+polyester blend helps create the durable yet lightweight Apollo wearable.

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.

Easy home cleaning

A cute but strong robotic vacuum made from Covestro materials

Large curved display console

Reinventing the interior display with thermoplastics

3D Light guides for edge lighting

Microstructured 3D light guides made of Makrolon® LED unlock innovative LED luminaires

UVEX Welding Goggles

Makrolon® FP3087 lets welders distinguish colors while welding

Panoramic car roof

Makrolon® AG was the high-performance choice for the panoramic roof of Bugatti’s Veyron

GERHARDI strips

Creating customizable car interiors with thermoplastics such as Bayblend®

LED heatsinks

A thermally conductive Makrolon® TC especially for LED heatsinks

Porsche Design suitcase

Makrolon® improves travel with light and rugged Porsche Design suitcase

GreenPack® battery

Two Bayblend® resins enable quick and safe battery replacement

New ultra-durable Makrolon® polycarbonate

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

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

New EV charger | Covestro

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

Designing polycarbonate Chargers for future charging solutions

Advances in materials and technologies transform interior visions into reality

At K2019 we gave you a glimpse of future interior innovations. At K2022, we show you the future is now.

Electrifying the future with new (CTI/FR)¹ polycarbonates

Covestro developed flame retardant polycarbonates with improved CTI for high voltage applications in EVs and EE.  

Empowering the electrification ecosystem at K 2022

Covestro polycarbonates enable the electrification of mobility, starting at the EV heart: the electric battery pack.

A look at our latest prototype grille panel assembly

Our new grille panel assembly is where functional electronics meet seamless aesthetics and surfaces

Innovation shines brightly in slim, modular headlamp module

Lightweighting, modularity and functional integration of LED headlamp designs enable innovation, inspire awe

A look at our low-beam 2K reflector heatsink module prototype

Designers and engineers make the cars. Covestro gives them the options needed for maximum freedom and the ultimate edge.

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

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

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

Bringing fantastic form and functionality to car interiors 

Specially engineered polycarbonates make it easy to create multi-material car interior surfaces with light and functional components

Designing cars from the inside out

Inspired by advanced materials and technologies, designers now have all they need to challenge the status quo in ambient lighting

Respiratory medical device materials

Covestro material solutions meet ISO 18562 standards 

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.

Circular E&E solutions

We supply a portfolio of versatile engineering plastics, circular material solutions and expert services for the E&E sector.

Healthcare Reference Guide from Covestro

Designed for the Digital age, the Reference Guide has been reimagined as a gateway to healthcare resin information presented on Covestro’s Solution Center. 

Choosing the right engineering plastics for prismatic battery packs

Covestro offers PC+ABS materials for prismatic battery packaging, with tailored formulations balancing flame retardancy, dimensional stability and impact resistance.

More sustainable plastics

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

Choosing the right engineering plastics for pouch battery packs

Covestro offers high-performance differentiated engineering plastics for pouch battery packaging

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

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.

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

Thinner and Stronger, Smart Design Made Simple

Managing Healthcare with Consumer Electronics

Covestro explores the combination of both style and reliability in consumer healthcare devices.

Smarter consumer experience with high-heat resistant APEC

APEC® is the high-heat resistant polycarbonate co-polymer which can be applied to devices where high-heat resistance is required.

Improved Chemical Resistance

Durable Materials for Medical Device Housings and Hardware from Covestro

EV thermoplastics

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

EV battery pack design

Steps are being taken today to make future battery technology a reality for electric vehicles.

Blockchain traceability for plastics in the auto industry

Covestro worked with Porsche and Circularise, using digital blockchain technology to trace plastics in the value chain.

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.

Material solutions for high-performance 5G connectivity

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

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.

Recycled plastics: material solutions for cars of the future

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

Polycarbonates power new mobility and more sustainable solutions

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

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

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

New mobility solution for the home stretch

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

Smart speaker all-material solution system

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

Covestro: tough, light materials for EV charging stations

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

CMF design goes digital in virtual sample library

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

Translating CMF trends into purposeful strategy and design

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

Maezio® thermoplastic composites: robust in-car materials

Maezio® thermoplastic composites (CFRTP) offer a slim, lightweight, production-ready solution for in-car materials.

Medical polycarbonate

Medical grade polycarbonate from Covestro supports a variety of established and emerging applications.

Innovative technologies enabling secure identity documents

The latest technologies by Covestro enable both optimal security and efficient production of ID documents

Advantages of Makrofol® ID polycarbonate films for identification documents

Identification documents require special substrate materials to help prevent counterfeiting; which is why more government agencies are turning to the advanced features of Makrofol®ID polycarbonate films for the manufacturing of ID documents.

Rethinking the passport with innovative specialty films

In the passport arena, Covestro offers differentiated passport solutions leveraging its Makrofol® ID polycarbonate and Platilon® ID thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films portfolio for the passport data page, hinge and booklet cover applications

Makrolon® Rx3440 for better performing IV connectors

Covestro developed Makrolon® Rx3440 for better performing IV connectors.

A tailored solution for LED headlamp housings and reflectors

Advanced materials are available today offering heat management, improved light output with weight and system cost reduction.

Renewable mass-balanced raw materials for high-performance polycarbonates

Using renewable components, we’ve developed an innovative polycarbonate with the properties of conventional fossil products.