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reliability and compliance in high-voltage environments. For more complex geometries and demanding electrical environments, such as inverters and e-motors, it provides high-CTI injection-moulded materials. Products like Amodel PPA


Bios, Amodel PPA HFFR and Ryton Supreme HV have achieved the latest UL Prospec- tor Surface Tracking Test (STT) certification, with Amodel Bios HFFR exceeding requirements up to 900V and Ryton Supreme


HV achieving 650V. “As the automotive industry


accelerates towards electrification, our customers need more than just materials – they need a partner they can trust at every


Above: Syensqo won an SPE award for this toothed belt pulley, made from a filled PPS compound


stage of development,” said Nicolas Batailley, automotive marketing manager at Syensqo.


Awards season Syensqo also won four SPE automotive awards last year – including a first place in the ‘chassis & structural components’ category. This was for a toothed belt pulley for rear axle


Right: Envalior’s new Pocan BFN- 4232ZHR S1 is a PBT for


high-voltage applications


steering, developed with ZF Group and made using Ryton BR111 BL – a black-coloured glass fibre- and mineral-filled polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) compound. The component withstands operating condi- tions up to 150°C in the presence of oils, while retaining dimensional accuracy and wear resist- ance. Compared with traditional sintered metal solutions, it delivers a 45% weight reduction, enabling a 30% smaller carbon footprint and reducing noise, vibration, and harshness for a smoother driving experience, says the company. Another distinction went to a miniaturised


collimator mount made by Jabil Optics using Ryton PPS BR111 BL – moulded by Ningbo Sunrise for Lucid Gravity EVs – which earned third prize in the same category. The speciality polymer enabled a 79% reduction in material carbon footprint compared to conventional aluminium alternatives. It received two other nominations. The first was for a high-voltage connector for Bosch, which combines Amodel PPA with a new design for higher electrical performance, flame resistance and a 50% reduction in production cycle time. The second was for a power module developed with Semikron- Danfoss Elektronik, made from Amodel Bios HFFR R1-133. With a surface tracking resistance of 900V and relative thermal index of 140°C, it allows part


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miniaturisation and long-term reliability – and a carbon footprint reduction of 40%.


Battery power Radici of Italy was also the recipient of an SPE award, with a battery module for electric cars made of its Renycle mechanically recycled polyamide. Renycle is a polyamide 6-based polymer made


from recycled post-industrial and post-consumer feedstock. It is a flame-retardant grade (UL 94 V-0 at 0.8 mm) that is halogen-and red-phosphorus- free and UL Yellow Card-certified. The battery pack was designed with modular architecture that will allow disassembly and maintenance, allowing for replacement of individu- al cells if needed. This, together with a 25% weight reduction, adds to improved efficiency during use and prolongs the life of the system. The battery module, developed with partners Mersen and Leartiker, is currently a prototype. “We hope that our prototype – developed with ecodesign principles – can be transformed into an industrial solution,” said Fabio Macchini, automo- tive R&D project manager at Radici. An LCA study indicated a reduction of 65% in


CO2 emissions compared to a standard reference battery pack, it added.


Actuator award Envalior – with General Motors and Schaeffler – won an SPE innovation award in 2025 for a thin-wall actuator gear design. The component, which uses Stanyl PA46, enables electronic throttle control (with a 30% weight reduction) and cost savings in two of GM’s compact SUVs – while enhancing stiffness, wear resistance and packaging efficiency. The mid-gear design ensures precise pedal-to-


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