SABIC, a global chemical industry leader, is making a bold statement at PIAE 2026 with the launch of cutting-edge materials designed for the automotive sector. 

 

The company is debuting its LNP ELCRIN SLX compounds made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and the LNP KONDUIT WTF2C compound, engineered for thermal management in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).

 

SABIC is showcasing these innovations alongside a range of specialty materials aimed at advancing automotive part design, enhancing performance, and promoting circularity while reducing emissions.

 

“To remain successful, the automotive industry must continually innovate on multiple fronts, from styling to sustainability,” said Sergi Monros, vice president, SABIC Polymers, Specialties BU. 

 

“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.”

 

SABIC’s LNP ELCRIN SLX2373RCC and SLX2375RCC compounds incorporate 30% and 45% PCR content, offering excellent weatherability and impact resistance to extend the life of high-gloss molded-in color parts. These materials reduce volatile emissions from painting and support end-of-life recycling. On display are a shark fin antenna and a heated ADAS radome made from these compounds.

 

In the ADAS space, SABIC is tackling challenges like EMI shielding, thermal management, strength, and chemical resistance in radar, LiDAR, and sensor systems. Its thermally conductive LNP KONDUIT WTF2C compound can replace die-cast aluminum in radar and ECU housings, cutting weight, system costs, and emissions while maintaining compatibility with existing production methods such as laser welding and heat staking. 

 

Additionally, EXTEM RH1017UCL resin supports optical sensor lenses for driver monitoring and gesture control, as well as high-speed connectivity in next-gen vehicle architectures.

 

For automotive lighting, SABIC’s ULTEM resins meet extreme temperature demands up to 230°C for modules like digital matrix LED headlights, reducing weight and outgassing while enabling direct metallization for lens barrels, spacers, brackets, and reflectors. 

 

Featured lighting displays include an illuminated front grille from a leading OEM made with LNP ELCRES SLX1271D copolymer, delivering a UV-resistant, high-gloss, paint-free finish that enhances design and backlighting.

 

SABIC is also highlighting sustainability in EV design. An energy absorber for EV batteries made from NORYL GTX resin demonstrates how thermoplastics can replace metal for lightweight, robust side-impact protection. 

 

The honeycomb part, suitable for rocker panels, withstands wide temperature ranges and benefits from injection molding for complex designs and simplified assembly. NORYL GTX also outperforms polyamide in low-temperature ductility and high-temperature modulus.