As a key engineering thermoplastics supplier to the automotive industry with specific experience developing compounds using sustainable materials, The Materials Group will be on the dais at an upcoming technical conference centered around electric and autonomous vehicles.
TMG will participate in two technical sessions at the Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Division's Electric and Autonomous Vehicle (EAV) Conference, May 4-5, 2022, at the Detroit Marriott Troy in Troy, Michigan. TMG will present in conjunction with Ford Motor Co. in the Material Innovations and Light Weighting session about Post-Industrial Recycled Polypropylene for First Surface Exterior Aesthetic Applications. We also will be presenting in conjunction with RIVIAN in the Sustainability, Recycling, and Carbon Neutrality Session about Hemp filled Post-Industrial Recycled Polypropylene Development for Sustainability. TMG is a Gold Sponsor of the two-day event and will have an exhibition booth.
Here's a sneak peak at the Technical Abstracts submitted for each session:
Post Industrial Recycled Polypropylene for First Exterior Surface Aesthetic Applications
The automotive industry is searching for many ways to increase a vehicles' sustainability content and reduce mass contributing towards environmental goals. Using post-industrial recycled materials can help reduce CO2 emissions and greenhouse gases while delivering on material performance and high quality, repeatable properties. This is also possible while reducing density and thus achieving mass reduction. A concern in the industry is achieving class "A" weatherable first surface aesthetics required for automotive performance and reliability, if done properly this can be achieved while meeting sustainability initiatives. This presentation will demonstrate the material properties and part performance of an injection molded thermoplastic using post-industrial recycled content with a unique filler for high-quality, first surface applications and saving weight.
Hemp-filled Post-Industrial Recycled Polypropylene Development for Sustainability
The automotive industry is searching for innovative ways to increase a vehicles' sustainability content and to reduce its overall carbon footprint. Using post-industrial recycled resins can help reduce CO2 emissions and greenhouse gases without compromising essential material properties. This is also possible while reducing mass through the use of sustainable fillers with low specific gravity. This presentation will highlight ways to meet performance and environmental goals using post-industrial recycled polypropylene with a renewable natural hemp filler.
We hope you're able to attend and look forward to talking with you at our booth!
For more information about the SPE® Electric and Autonomous Vehicle (EAV) Conference please visit SPE® Electric and Autonomous Vehicle (EAV) Conference.
Contact TMG for more information about its innovative recycled plastic resin compounding capabilities.