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The electrical engineering company Weidmüller, Germany uses Ultramid^® Advanced N3U41 G6 for the PCB connectors and terminals of its new OMNIMATE^® 4.0 product family. The BASF polyphthalamide (PPA) is characterized by its flexible colorability in RAL colors such as color stable orange, blue, and green, thus contributing to safe assembly and maintenance of E&E components. Thanks to its outstanding chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and very good processability, Ultramid^® Advanced N improves the robustness and durability of OMNIMATE^® 4.0 components.

Shanghai, China – May 19, 2026 – BASF has partnered with Hyundai Design China to develop inflatable ‘Air Hug’ seat modules made with Elastollan^® TPU for the ‘EARTH Concept’ car within the IONIQ range of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV). Unveiled at Auto China 2026, the concept vehicle underscores Hyundai Design China’s commitment to localized new energy vehicle (NEV) mobility solutions in China, supported by BASF’s materials expertise and local production at the Zhanjiang Verbund site.

BASF has launched its next-generation yellow-light material solution designed for industries utilizing photolithography-driven and related manufacturing applications, including semiconductors, printed circuit boards (PCBs), display manufacturing, LED production and solar energy.

BASF is expanding its certified compostable ecovio^® portfolio with new grades that meet increasing recycling needs of flexible barrier packaging. The extended portfolio enables manufacturers of flexible packaging and brand owners to tailor barrier performance and end-of-life options like organics or paper recycling according to application functionalities, processing technologies and regulatory frameworks.

BASF is strengthening its leadership in plastic additive solutions by expanding its production capacities for both standard and NOR HALS products. These investments support the growing global demand for high-performance plastics and ensure reliable supply of proven, future ready technologies.