DUESSELDORF, GERMANY — Global material company Asahi Kasei has announced its participation in Fakuma 2026, taking place from October 12 to 16 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. At Booth B5-5305, the company will present its portfolio of high-performance plastics and advanced polymer solutions engineered for automotive, electronic, and industrial application challenges.
Fakuma is one of Europe’s leading trade fairs for plastics processing, attracting manufacturers, molders and material suppliers focused on automotive, electronics and industrial applications. The exhibition focuses on material concepts supporting lightweight automotive manufacturing, connected and autonomous vehicle systems, streamlined interior processing, and high-voltage electrical safety.
Exhibition Overview
| Exhibition Corner | Key Material Trade Names | Primary Applications & Demonstrators |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Corner | XYRON™ (mPPE), TPS Elastomer, Hard-Coated Polycarbonate | Coated slotted waveguide antennas for automotive radar; single-material skin/foam core-back molded interior panels; ECE R43-compliant lightweight PC windscreen glazing |
| Industrial Corner | LEONA™ (PA66 / PPA), XYRON™ (mPPE), TENAC™-P (POM) | Flame-retardant SMT & glow-wire electrical connectors; data center busducts, battery cell holders & PCR-PS+PPE blends; all-in-one binder system for Metal Injection Molding (MIM) |
Automotive Innovations: Autonomous Mobility, Simplified Interiors, and Glazing
In the Automotive Exhibition Corner, Asahi Kasei highlights materials engineered to optimize component weight and structural integration:
- Automotive Radar Antennas: Asahi Kasei will exhibit coated slotted waveguide antenna samples made from XYRON™, a modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) resin. Combining high dimensional stability with advanced metal plating performance, the material enables lightweight, precise, and cost-efficient radar antenna designs for autonomous vehicle platforms.
- Single-Material Interior Assemblies: To reduce multi-material manufacturing complexity, Asahi Kasei offers styrene-based thermoplastic elastomers that allow both interior skin and foam layers to be produced from the same material family. Utilizing core-back injection molding, the layers form strong chemical bonds in a single step without additional adhesives, enhancing end-of-life recyclability.
- Lightweight Polycarbonate Glazing: The company is developing a novel water-based hard-coating system that enables polycarbonate to replace glass in automotive front-, side-, and rear-window applications. Achieving ECE R43-compliant abrasion resistance and weatherability, a hard-coated polycarbonate front window prototype will be on display to demonstrate vehicle weight reduction potential.
Industrial Applications: Flame Retardancy, High-Voltage CTI, and Sustainable Polymers
The Industrial Exhibition Corner brings together high-durability polymers formulated for electrical safety, heat resistance, and structural integrity:
- LEONA™ Polyamide & PPA Solutions: Formulated for high-tracking resistance (CTI) and glow-wire flame retardancy, these PA66 and tough PPA materials target SMT connectors, transformers, power modules, and compact electrical housings.
- XYRON™ mPPE for Infrastructure: Incorporating high electrical insulation and dimensional stability, XYRON™ exhibits include industrial busduct systems for data centers, battery cell holders, and post-consumer recycled (PCR-PS+PPE) material blends.
- TENAC™-P Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Binder: An all-in-one polyacetal binder offering high flowability, reduced void formation during thermal debinding, and low odor during catalytic debinding. Asahi Kasei will showcase sintered metal parts produced via TENAC™-P to demonstrate molding productivity gains.
Event Details
- Event: Fakuma 2026 (30th International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing)
- Dates: October 12–16, 2026
- Location: Messe Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Germany
- Asahi Kasei Location: Hall B5, Booth B5-5305
- Website: asahi-kasei.com
FAQ: Asahi Kasei at Fakuma 2026
Where is Asahi Kasei exhibiting at Fakuma 2026?
Asahi Kasei will be located at Booth B5-5305 in Hall B5 at Messe Friedrichshafen, Germany, from October 12–16, 2026.
What key automotive materials are being demonstrated?
Key exhibits include XYRON™ mPPE for radar waveguide antennas, styrene-based elastomers for core-back molded interior panels, and ECE R43-compliant hard-coated polycarbonate glazing.
Which industrial and electrical safety solutions will be showcased?
Asahi Kasei is presenting LEONA™ flame-retardant PA66/PPA for connectors and power modules, XYRON™ mPPE for battery cell holders and busducts, and TENAC™-P polyacetal binders for metal injection molding.
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