Superior surface quality PIN FR polyamide

Superior surface quality PIN FR polyamide

by | 24 Jun, 2021

Asahi Kasei has launched PIN flame retardant (FR) and glass-fibre reinforced semi-aromatic polyamides. Their aesthetic surface gloss and moisture-resistant strength are suitable for automotive and E&E applications. Although with a glass-fibre content of up to 50%,...
EU public consultation: RoHS review

EU public consultation: RoHS review

by | 8 Apr, 2022

To 2nd June 2022. RoHS and recycling, Critical Raw materials, REACH. Process for updating restricted substances. The RoHS Directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2011/65/EU) is currently under review. The open consultation...
Developments in fire standards for emobility

Developments in fire standards for emobility

by | 8 Jan, 2021

Thomas Wagner, UL As Business Manager Automotive at UL (Underwriters Laboratories), Thomas Wagner outlined new standards available or under development to ensure the fire safety of electric cars. Testing is component based, and most parts in e-vehicles are the same as...