SABIC announced on Mar. 18 the launch of new specialty materials for the automotive sector at PIAE 2026 in Baden-Baden, Germany. The company is presenting its latest LNP ELCRIN SLX compounds made with post-consumer recycled content and a new LNP KONDUIT WTF2C compound designed to support thermal management in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) components.
The introduction of these materials aims to help automotive manufacturers improve part design, functionality, and sustainability. SABIC said its solutions are intended to advance circularity and reduce emissions while meeting evolving industry needs.
Sergi Monros, vice president of SABIC Polymers, Specialties BU, said: “To remain successful, the automotive industry must continually innovate on multiple fronts, from styling to sustainability. SABIC keeps pace with these changes by proactively developing new materials based on a deep knowledge of customer requirements and market trends. The solutions we’re showing here demonstrate our industry understanding and build on decades of collaboration with OEMs and tier suppliers.”
The company’s new LNP ELCRINSLX2373RCC and SLX2375RCC compounds contain 30 percent and 45 percent post-consumer recycled content respectively. These materials offer weatherability and impact resistance for high-gloss molded-in color parts, which can extend product life without painting and facilitate recycling or recovery at end-of-life. Demonstrations include a shark fin antenna and heated ADAS radome using these compounds.
For ADAS applications, SABIC’s portfolio addresses requirements such as electromagnetic interference shielding, strength, thermal conductivity, and chemical resistance in radar and sensor systems. The newly introduced thermally conductive LNP KONDUIT WTF2C compound can replace die-cast aluminum in housings for radar units or electronic control units (ECUs), offering greater design flexibility while reducing weight, system costs, and emissions. This material is compatible with existing production methods like laser welding.
Other innovations highlighted include EXTEM RH1017UCL resin for optical sensor lenses that withstand lead-free reflow soldering; ULTEM resins for high-temperature lighting modules; an illuminated front grille using LNP ELCRES SLX1271D copolymer; and an energy absorber for electric vehicle batteries made from NORYL GTX resin that replaces metal to provide lightweight side impact protection.
PIAE 2026 runs from March 18-19 in Baden-Baden.
