Polyurethane

AI-aided polyurethane simulation reduces modeling time from days to seconds. Digital material twins optimize tool design and predict foaming behavior.

OEM and material supplier innovations reveal breakthrough circularity solutions driving sustainable mobility at IKV Colloquium 2026.

By moving surface formation into the tool, PU overmolding can displace downstream paint operations with a reactive in-mold skin that stabilizes gloss and optical uniformity.

Rigid polyurethane composites with industrial waste fillers: mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, and machine-learning guided optimization.

Shape-memory polymers enable strong, reversible adhesion inspired by nature, advancing smart adhesives for robotics and flexible electronics.

A new mortar made with recycled polyurethane foam offers lightweight thermal insulation for floors and roofs, advancing circular construction.

Researchers are developing a more environmentally friendly and time-effective material for art preservation.

Polymer science enables modular, durable, and precise Battery-as-a-Service systems, advancing efficiency and scalability in energy solutions.

eVTOL aircraft are a significant step forward for urban mobility, but their success hinges on a critical challenge: weight reduction. Advanced polymers and composites are the materials making this possible.

Advances in high-performance polymers are enabling subway systems to meet demands for fire safety, structural efficiency, and lifecycle durability.