LG Chem announced that it will collaborate with HL Mando, a leading Korean automotive parts maker, to co-develop adhesives for automotive electronic components. This move aims to expand LG Chem's presence in the automotive adhesive market.

HL Mando, a pioneering global Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) company within the HL Group, develops core components for autonomous driving solutions and vehicle safety. The company also leads the standardization of electronic components and materials in the HL Group's automotive sector.

LG Chem will conduct joint project development and application testing with HL Mando on thermal gap fillers for advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) control components such as cameras and radars, and insulating adhesives for vehicle steering and braking systems. In particular, LG Chem will expand the scope of collaboration to include thermal and adhesive materials for next-generation electronic components.

In general, thermal gap fillers for ADAS control components are characterized by high thermal conductivity and undergo various torture tests as they require high reliability. LG Chem has the technology to enhance the thermal conductivity and stability of existing thermal gap fillers for better reliability. LG Chem is aiming to start mass-producing thermal gap fillers in 2026.

“We are committed to developing customized solutions and eco-friendly technologies regarding adhesives, spanning from automotive bodies to various electronic components,” said Kim Dong-choon, President of LG Chem’s Advanced Materials Company. “We will provide innovative and reliable adhesive solutions through our collaboration with HL Mando.”