In its invention of this product and process, APM was confronted with many inherent technical challenges, including ensuring the stability of the matrix when exposed to environmental factors, mastering process influence, dealing with natural variability in fibers… Through a series of patented solutions, APM eliminated with the BioMat technology each of the barriers and today offers the global auto market a sound, highly versatile and lightweight natural material that is expected to begin showing up in vehicles on the road from now on.
Main characteristics
- Crash performance equal to conventional materials
- Good thermal and mechanical properties
- Low odor & low VOC
- Good fit & finish
- Bio-content: 100% wt
- Applicable for non-visible parts, validated on P/E-MD20 or PC+ABS applications
