We materialize future car interior

We materialize future car interior

We materialize future car interior

We materialize future car interior

We materialize future car interior

We materialize future car interior

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We turn your car interior ideas into
ideal solutions

The development of autonomous driving and eMobility will have a major impact on the interior of the car. With our comprehensive expertise in Engineering Plastics and Polyurethanes, individual car parts testing, consultancy in design, simulation and much more - we support our customers and set new trends in the industry. When your idea turns into the ideal car interior, it’s because of BASF, we create chemistry.  

Sustainable ride in your living room on four wheels
BASF and Grupo Antolin have developed a headliner that is based on BASFs ChemCyclingTM process. Chemical recycling is an important addition to mechanical recycling and contributes to building a comprehensive circular economy.
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Engine cover systems: Enjoy the silence
BASF has developed a wide range of acoustically active materials to be used within and around the engine compartment ranging e.g. from integral skin foams to flexible foam systems.
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Lightweight roof frames with Ultradur® High Speed
The trend to panoramic roofs is ever increasing in the automotive industry. With Ultradur® High Speed a metal replacement solution is now used.  Besides a high dimensional stability, the Engineering Plastic convinces with excellent mechanical properties.  
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New composite capabilities for interior applications
New  innovations are helping to grow the list of automotive components that can be made out of lightweight and sustainable composite materials.
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Design freedom and comfort with Infinergy® and Haptex®
Great Wall Motors unveils revamped WEY models in collaboration with BASF and fashion designers. Based on innovative material solutions, designers explored various design possibilities to materialize the customized solutions and intelligent technology of future mobility. 
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Virtual car showcases chemistry-driven solutions for the car interior 
Ready to go for a ride? Our new virtual car offers an attractive and targeted overview of the diverse BASF automotive portfolio. Discover different powertrains, exterior and chassis components, E&E parts and of course a variety of ideal interior solutions.  
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Touch it, feel it - Haptex®
It is the overall target of every automotive interior designer to create an impression of pleasure, fun and fascination. Haptex® - one of the latest inventions deals with providing a polyurethane system for synthetic leather that beats all other available solutions in terms of durability, comfort and safety. 
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Shiny materials for interior surfaces
The haptics and visual appearance of components in the car interior are becoming even more important. BASF is presenting innovative materials for premium and appealing surfaces to give the interior a distinctive look. With Ultramid® B3E2G6 SI BK23353 and Ultramid® B3E2G10 SI BK23353 a new generation of surface-improved structural materials is now available.
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Collaboration for lightweighting success on 2021 Toyota Sienna
Congratulations to BASF and Toyota Motor North America Research & Development. The partnership achieved lightweighting success with the new 2021 Toyota Sienna. The vehicle won the prestigious Altair Enlighten Award for achievements in vehicle weight savings for reduced mass of the third row seat.
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Customer project: Launch of PU based seating for buses
BASF’s has launched the first integrated seating system with Yutong that contributes to sustainability in commercial vehicles. The improved flame-retardant properties of the Polyurethane Elastoflex® meet fire safety standards of coaches and intercity all-seater buses. 
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Upcoming trends for the car interior
Towards the trends of automated driving, the car interior might become an extended living room. Once there is no longer a need for a driver, the in-vehicle experience will change. Instead of operating the car, we will have more freedom to relax, do work or be entertained. Listen to our expert Ragnar Stoll in his presentation about our solutions. 
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It's all about design
What is the job of a designer at a chemical company? And how is BASF contributing to design features in the car interior? We talked with Alex Horisberger, designer at BASF's Creation Center.
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The chemistry behind automotive innovation
Electrification will have a major impact on future mobility.  What is the effect on the automotive interior and what solutions is BASF offering? Learn more in the interview with our expert Thomas Bayerl. 
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Elastoskin® - premium surfaces
Automotive spray skin systems for high-quality looks and pleasant touch. Make it comfortable in the car interior. 
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Concept campervan VisionVenture

What will van life look like in 2025? This is the question that HYMER and BASF have been asking themselves. The answer: VisionVenture.
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Koch Tech Talk
Video: Interior solutions for future mobility
Watch the Tech-Talk about interior solutions that was given by Sebastian Koch at K2019
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Ideal solutions for future mobility

Megatrends in the automotive industry are facing new challenges for the materials used, yet at the same time opening up new opportunities. Electromobility and autonomous driving are set to revolutionize cars and put established vehicle concepts to the test. At the K 2019 press conference, Thomas Bayerl, Segment Manager E/E & e-Mobility, talks about these trends and the impact on interior concepts.

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Keep on shining with Ultramid® Vision
Due to its excellent properties, Ultramid® Vision has been used in a car interior for the first time.
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Reimagining autonomous interior design
Due to autonomous driving concepts the car interior will change in the future. Functionality of materials will play an even bigger role.
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Honeycomb technology for lightweight interior applications
With reduced weight and a variety of design possibilities: The honeycomb technology is making its way in the auto industry.
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Press conference at the VDI-congress “Plastics in automotive engineering”

The megatrends in the automotive industry are already described by the catchword "CASE". Connectivity, autonomous driving, shared services and last but not least electromobility will fundamentally change the automobile as we know it today. This poses new challenges to materials and at the same time offers opportunities for design and functionality. In addition to electromobility, automated driving will change the vehicle of  tomorrow. In a self-driving automobile, the interior will probably become an extended living room and increase the number of sensors significantly.

David Vorgerd

Director Technical Development

Turning blind spots into hot spots
Co-creation workshop with Grupo Antolin: Identifying innovation opportunities and strengthening customer intimacy.
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Let the car interior shine
Several experts discussed the trend towards high gloss surfaces in automotive interior at the VDI conference.
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Ultramid® Deep Gloss for high gloss in automotive interiors
BASF has now succeeded in developing a specialty polyamide that combines the chemical resistance of semi-crystalline polyamides with the high gloss and the depth of view of amorphous plastics.
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BASF develops first semi-transparent polyamide
Ultramid® Vision - a semi-crystalline polyamide that allows light to pass through largely unhindered. It combines very high light transmission with low light scattering.  
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Green & Light and BASF developed Elastoskin® based paper honeycomb car trunk floor
The world's first design with Elastoskin based paper honeycomb trunk floor. Easy to clean, great freedom in the design process and excellent aging and emission properties.
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Polyurethanes for noise absorbing headliner
People everywhere expect comfortable and safe cars. Headliner are forming the largest surface for reducing noise and thereby increasing the driving comfort. 
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Two polyurethane families for esthetic and haptic requirements
Chemists at BASF Polyurethanes GmbH have paved the way for elegant car interiors by developing two tailor-made polyurethane (PU) solutions, namely, Elastoskin®, the in-mold-coating (IMC) spray skin, and Elastollan®, the hard-phase-modified aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethane (HPM-TPU). 
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Foaming simulation of PU systems now also available for car steering wheels
BASF has expanded its simulation tool Ultrasim® so that it can now precisely predict the foaming and curing of the flexible integral foam system Elastofoam® I for car steering wheels. 
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Synthetic leather made with TPU Elastollan® makes car seats more comfortable
Car seats can now be more comfortable thanks to synthetic leather made with BASF’s thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Elastollan®.
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Innovative foam for thin and light instrument panels
Automobile manufacturers and processors are always searching for new, cost-effective solutions for more efficient components. This imposes a variety of challenges on material suppliers.
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New service: Foam-fill simulation of polyurethane systems for the automotive interior
BASF now offers an additional service for polyurethane systems in automotive interiors.
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