The reinvention of the display
The future of mobility: seamless and fully networked
The car of the future will be a mobile multifunctional living and working space. Displays and indicator instruments will take on a whole new meaning. They will become infotainment systems that will connect passengers with the outside world and provide them with information or entertainment, depending on their use. The interaction between people, cars and the environment will drive innovation in this field. More than ever, the main component of this interaction will still be the display, even as the demands on functionality and design continue to grow.
Seeing this challenge as an opportunity will require new concepts in display design and optimal integration in the car cockpit. Together with an industry partner, ÃÜÌÒAV has developed a that should meet the increased requirements in terms of optical quality, durability and design standards. The result of this cooperation is the largest three dimensional OLED display to date, which will serve as a seamless interface between humans and cars. It was presented for the first time at the plastics trade show K 2019.
Curved surface, clear image
Two ÃÜÌÒAV materials were used in the display concept: the polycarbonate Makrolon® Ai and the polycarbonate film Makrofol®. Both thermoplastic products make it possible to fabricate geometrically challenging components that are of good quality and very durable. The high optical purity of the polymers ensures that the OLED display (organic light emitting diodes) provides vibrant colors without distorting the image due to its curved surface.
For the production of such highly complex components, ÃÜÌÒAV was able to draw on its many years of experience in process development. An ingenious combination of manufacturing technologies ensures the surface design and durability. The surface, shape, haptics and appearance of the component can be individually adapted to the customer's wishes.
About ÃÜÌÒAV:
ÃÜÌÒAV is one of the world¡¯s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. ÃÜÌÒAV supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from ÃÜÌÒAV are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, telecommunications and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself.
The company is geared completely to the circular economy. In addition, ÃÜÌÒAV aims to achieve climate neutrality for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, and the Group¡¯s Scope 3 emissions are also set to be climate neutral by 2050. ÃÜÌÒAV generated sales of EUR 14.2 billion in fiscal year 2024. At the end of 2024, the company had 46 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents).
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