Covestro has introduced Maezio as a brand name used to market its continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTP).
The company says these materials are set to tap into a growing demand worldwide for strong and light materials that contribute to resource conservation and energy efficiency.
Suited for mobility, electronics, consumer goods and medical products, OEMs and part suppliers could take advantage of the high-performance capabilities of advanced composites while benefiting from cost-effective and scalable manufacturing solutions offered by Maezio.
Covestro believes the composite material of the future is based on continuous carbon or glass fibres impregnated with polycarbonate, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or other thermoplastic resins.
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Films and sheets made from Maezio continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composite (CFRTP) from Covestro can be combined in a very variable way, giving designers completely new creative freedom.
Maezio products can be recycled at the end of their useful life, making them “a perfect example of what scalable and sustainable composite solutions look like in giving industries the material tools to push boundaries,” said Dr. Michael Schmidt Co-CEOs for CFRTP composites.
Haier has launched an air conditioner under its Casarte brand, which utilises Maezio for the main housing of the product.
In terms of footwear, the composites have helped Chinese athletic wear startup Bmai to develop lighter and stronger marathon shoes which benefit athletes and leisure runners.