Feb 5, 2026 | presentations, Products and Applications
Polyurethanes (PUR) are found in many products, such as upholstered furniture, foam or insulation materials, flooring, paints and even medical catheter tubes. The production of these high-demand plastics, however, relies on toxic isocyanate. Fraunhofer researchers...
Sep 24, 2025 | presentations, Products and Applications
Steelpaint has delivered a decisive breakthrough in the renewal of Wilhelmshaven’s Great Sea Lock, applying corrosion protection to some 26,000m2 of steel on one of the world’s largest sluice gates. At 60m long, 20m high, and with a depth of 10m, the 1700t gate...
Mar 10, 2025 | presentations, Products and Applications
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP have developed a foil that changes into polyurethane foam (PU foam) when heated – entirely without health risks. The foil allows for isocyanate-free foaming, thus improving workplace safety....
Mar 3, 2025 | presentations, Products and Applications
Summary The R&D team for Cannon Afros has studied and developed a new type of VIP panel, based solely on waste or end-of-life rigid foam powders, with insulating capacities 2 to 5 times better than the original foams. This demonstrates that thermoset foams, which...
Jan 31, 2025 | presentations, Products and Applications
From advanced protection for luxury cars to becoming the industry standard Reaction injection molding (RIM) coating was originally introduced as a clear layer applied to safeguard the wood veneer of luxury cars, at a time when wood use was still widespread in the...
Dec 17, 2024 | presentations, Products and Applications
Vital Role of Aliphatic Polyurea-based Protective Linings Highlighted The global trend of developers building residential communities centred around man-made tropical lagoons is booming in recent years, especially in landlocked greenfield sites seeking to create...
