In recent years, the automotive industry’s efforts to reduce vehicle weight and greenhouse gas emissions for improved fuel efficiency have made plastics one of the most critical materials for automobile structure, performance, and safety. Among these, engineering plastics play a particularly important role by not only meeting stringent safety standards but also offering greater design flexibility and lighter weight compared to metals.
The growing use of plastics in vehicle design has also diversified the types of raw materials required for production. Today, plastic compounds are used in a wide range of automotive parts, including under-the-hood components, interior accessories, control panels, seating and upholstery, fuel systems, bumpers, and exterior accessories. The plastic raw materials developed for the automotive sector must be durable, compliant, and resistant to harsh conditions, while meeting the strict technical and regulatory requirements of the industry. These evaluations, known as material qualification processes, ensure that every raw material used in production passes rigorous testing before approval.
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