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Basotect®, der weltweit erste Melaminharzschaumstoff, feiert seinen 40. Geburtstag.
Trade News | October 24, 2024

No less and so much more: BASF celebrates 40th birthday of Basotect®, the world’s first melamine resin foam

BASF celebrates the 40th birthday of Basotect®, the world’s first melamine resin foam. It was introduced into the market in 1984 as a flame-retardant alternative to conventional foams used for sound proofing and thermal insulation in construction. Since then, customers have come to appreciate Basotect® for its high performance and versatility: It is available in eight grades for different applications, amongst them the famous cleaning sponge, which simply rubs off the dirt without the help of cleaning agents. The thermoset foam is a symbol of BASF’s innovative power in the foams business unlocking its potential for industries as diverse as construction, automotive, public transport, cleaning, aerospace and renewable energies with a focus on safety and energy efficiency.
Trade News | October 17, 2024

ROUTING – the theme of BASF’s 2024-2025 Automotive Color Trends collection

Every year, designers from BASF’s Coatings division create a new collection of colors to inspire automotive designers around the globe. “ROUTING”, the title of the 2024-2025 Automotive Color Trends, refers to the concept of “routing” in communication technology which signifies how information is transmitted.
Semikron Danfoss now uses the BASF PPA Ultramid® Advanced N3U41 G6 as housing in its Semitrans 10 IGBT which is installed in inverters of photovoltaic and wind energy systems.
Photo: BASF SE
Trade News | October 14, 2024

Save energy, increase power and efficiency: high-performance PPA by BASF for next-generation IGBT semi-conductors

For next-generation power electronics, BASF has developed a polyphthalamide (PPA) that is especially suited for manufacturing housings of IGBT (insulated-gate bipolar transistor) semi-conductors. Ultramid® Advanced N3U41 G6 addresses the growing demand for high-performance, reliable electronic components for e.g., electric vehicles, high-speed trains, smart manufacturing and the generation of renewable energy. Semikron Danfoss, a global technology leader in power electronics, now uses the BASF PPA as housing in its Semitrans 10 IGBT which can be installed in inverters of photovoltaic and wind energy systems. Due to its outstanding chemical resistance and dimensional stability, the Ultramid® Advanced N grade enhances the robustness, long-term performance and reliability of these IGBTs.

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Basotect®, der weltweit erste Melaminharzschaumstoff, feiert seinen 40. Geburtstag.
Trade News | October 24, 2024

No less and so much more: BASF celebrates 40th birthday of Basotect®, the world’s first melamine resin foam

BASF celebrates the 40th birthday of Basotect®, the world’s first melamine resin foam. It was introduced into the market in 1984 as a flame-retardant alternative to conventional foams used for sound proofing and thermal insulation in construction. Since then, customers have come to appreciate Basotect® for its high performance and versatility: It is available in eight grades for different applications, amongst them the famous cleaning sponge, which simply rubs off the dirt without the help of cleaning agents. The thermoset foam is a symbol of BASF’s innovative power in the foams business unlocking its potential for industries as diverse as construction, automotive, public transport, cleaning, aerospace and renewable energies with a focus on safety and energy efficiency.
Trade News | October 17, 2024

ROUTING – the theme of BASF’s 2024-2025 Automotive Color Trends collection

Every year, designers from BASF’s Coatings division create a new collection of colors to inspire automotive designers around the globe. “ROUTING”, the title of the 2024-2025 Automotive Color Trends, refers to the concept of “routing” in communication technology which signifies how information is transmitted.
Semikron Danfoss now uses the BASF PPA Ultramid® Advanced N3U41 G6 as housing in its Semitrans 10 IGBT which is installed in inverters of photovoltaic and wind energy systems.
Photo: BASF SE
Trade News | October 14, 2024

Save energy, increase power and efficiency: high-performance PPA by BASF for next-generation IGBT semi-conductors

For next-generation power electronics, BASF has developed a polyphthalamide (PPA) that is especially suited for manufacturing housings of IGBT (insulated-gate bipolar transistor) semi-conductors. Ultramid® Advanced N3U41 G6 addresses the growing demand for high-performance, reliable electronic components for e.g., electric vehicles, high-speed trains, smart manufacturing and the generation of renewable energy. Semikron Danfoss, a global technology leader in power electronics, now uses the BASF PPA as housing in its Semitrans 10 IGBT which can be installed in inverters of photovoltaic and wind energy systems. Due to its outstanding chemical resistance and dimensional stability, the Ultramid® Advanced N grade enhances the robustness, long-term performance and reliability of these IGBTs.
Proud winners of the Red Dot: Chiharu Matsuhara, head of Automotive Color Design for Asia Pacific, and Naoya Sakai, Color Lab Manager.
Photo: BASF/Coatings
Trade News | October 11, 2024

BASF awarded a Red Dot for its unique automotive coating concept
 

The automotive color concept EFFLORESCENCE from BASF effectively demonstrates the compatibility of sustainability and design values. The monocoat combines all of its functionalities in a single layer – including a pearl-like visual effect without the use of traditional effect pigments, and a reduction of the car body heating due to more than 65% of light reflection. This unique approach has now been recognized within the Red Dot Award: Design Concept, one of the world’s most prestigious competitions that honors innovations as the precursors of tomorrow’s great products.
Trade News | October 7, 2024

Towards more sustainability and efficiency: Join #ourplasticsjourney at Fakuma 2024

The transformation has only just begun – now it is time to embark at #ourplasticsjourney and make the lifecycle of plastics more sustainable. Latest developments will be shown at Fakuma from 15 to 19 October 2024 in Friedrichshafen, Germany: Hall B4, booth B4-4303.