The number of touch screens inside the car will increase dramatically due to the progressive digitization and networking, as well as the trend towards autonomous driving. For this reason, Covestro’s Polycarbonate (PC) films further increase their field of application in the Automotive Sector, as they provide a high-contrast image and clearly legible information, even in adverse light conditions.

Screens must not reflect light or glare, which is why the company developed Makrofol HF, a two-stage curable film that can be formed over a large area and is especially suitable for edging and trimming such screens. Depending on optical requirements, they can be adjusted from high gloss to fine matte and are resistant to chemicals and scratches.

“Trends such as autonomous driving, networking and individualization, pose completely new challenges, but also offer great opportunities for the use of PC films and Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)”, explained Dirk Pophusen, specialist of the firm.

Platilon TPU films are present, although not always visible, in many parts of the car interior, such as textile laminates of roller blinds for sunroofs, as inner tubes for lumbar supports of car seats or as foam covers for components. noise reduction.

A promising new application is the so-called “flexible electronics”. Elastic TPU films are equipped with film processors with electronic functions, such as trace elements or sensor elements.