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Insight || Unveiling the New Plastic Materials Being Adopted by the Automotive and Home Appliance Industries (Ⅹ)
Blending modification 2025-03-21 10:44:45

home appliance field

Dreame launches robotic arm vacuum cleaner

 

 

 

Dreame launched the world's first robot vacuum that can autonomously use cleaning tools at CES 2025. This robot vacuum features a highly biomimetic multi-joint robotic arm, is equipped with a smart large model, has self-driven task scheduling capabilities, comes with an intelligent accessory storage, can autonomously use cleaning tools, and can clean furniture gaps and low spaces.

 

Possible materials used: The body casing is made of impact-resistant ABS

Required performance: wear resistance, impact resistance

 

Information source: Dreame Technology

 

 

home appliance field

Ecovacs launches roller mopping robot T80

 

 

 

Ecovacs launches the new generation of roller cleaning robot T80. The T80 has an ultra-thin body at just 98mm, and features 16 times the cleaning pressure, an ultra-high ground pressure of 3700Pa, a high rotation speed of 200 rpm, which can easily remove soy sauce stains and coffee stains. The newly upgraded Zero Tangle 3.0 achieves zero hair tangling.

 

Materials that may be used: high flow PC/ABS

Required performance: high flow, thin wall molding

 

Information source: ECOVACS

 

 

3C consumer electronics field

Logitech launches K75M AI customizable wireless mechanical keyboard

 

 

 

Logitech launches the Amber series keyboard ALTO KEYS K75M customizable wireless mechanical keyboard, equipped with Logitech's high-precision hot-swappable marble switches, featuring a unique Gasket structure to enhance support, and can directly access AI with one click, improving office efficiency.

 

Materials that may be used: translucent PBT

Required performance: semi-transparent, weather-resistant

 

Information source: Logitech China

 

 

 

3C consumer electronics field

Lenovo launches AI Headphones smart headphones

 

 

 

Lenovo launched AI Headphones at CES 2025, which feature real-time voice translation, voiceprint noise reduction, and AI voice cloning, among other cutting-edge functions, to build a smooth and authentic communication bridge for users, making it easy to handle both cross-border communication and calls in noisy environments. They also introduced an AI travel set, including a smart wristband, TWS earbuds, and a camera pendant, supporting health monitoring, voice interaction, and scene recognition.

 

Possible materials to be used: noise-reducing ABS, PC for earphone casing

Required performance: noise reduction

 

Information source: Lenovo Group

 

 

3C consumer electronics field

DJI releases Osmo Mobile 7 series phone gimbal

 

 

 

DJI launches the Osmo Mobile 7 and Osmo Mobile 7P smartphone gimbals, which are lightweight and portable. They feature DJI's 7th generation stabilization and Smart Follow 7.0 technology, an integrated extendable rod and tripod, a three-axis gimbal for powerful stabilization, quick folding for easy storage, a built-in extendable rod and tripod, support for remote gesture control, 10h fast battery life, and can also charge your phone.

 

Materials that may be used: flame-retardant PC/ABS

Required performance: flame retardant

 

Information source: DJI official website

 

 

3C consumer electronics field

Thunderbird launches Thunderbird X3 Pro/V3 smart glasses

 

 

 

Thunderbird launched its new products, the Thunderbird X3 Pro/V3, in collaboration with TCL at CES 2025. The Thunderbird X3 Pro adopts waveguide AR technology paired with a full-color MicroLED screen, supporting AI functions such as real-time translation and object recognition. It achieves a 40% reduction in the size of the light engine while decreasing rainbow effect issues by 95%. The Thunderbird V3 shooting glasses optimize shooting quality through AI algorithms. Notably, these shooting glasses weigh only 39g and can capture life's wonderful moments at a shooting speed of 0.8 seconds.

 

Possible materials to be used: hollow glass microspheres PA/carbon fiber reinforced material

Required performance: lightweight and high strength

 

Information source: RayNeo雷鸟创新

 

 

3C consumer electronics field

Samsung launches Ballie home robot

 

 

 

Samsung launches Ballie home robot, which features a spherical design with a strip-shaped projection module on the front, two wheels at the bottom, and a retractable antenna on top, supporting household schedule management and children's homework tutoring.

 

Possible materials to be used: PC/ABS, PA, carbon fiber reinforced materials

Required performance: dimensional stability, impact resistance

 

Information source: ifanr

 

 

automobile field

Wuling launches Hongguang MINIEV four-door version

 

 

 

Wuling launches the four-door version of the Hongguang MINIEV, as a global micro new energy vehicle, this car is carefully crafted based on the Tianyu Architecture-S platform. In terms of exterior design, the model displays a cuter and more fashionable style, adopting a two-tone body design with smoother and rounder lines. This car has a larger body and more spacious interior, making it an excellent new choice for simple commuting.

 

Possible materials to be used: fabric effect spray-free ABS, PC/ABS materials

Required performance: fabric texture, spray-free

 

Information source: Wuling Silver Label

 

 

automobile industry

Avita releases Avita 11 extended range version

 

 

 

Avita released the Avita 11 extended-range version in December, featuring a full-domain 800V silicon carbide platform, equipped with a 1.5T range-extended dedicated engine, with a thermal efficiency of 44.39%, and a CLTC combined range of 1065 kilometers. It adopts more than 30 active and passive noise reduction technologies, offering three configurations: Ultra Extended-Range Version, Ultra Pure Electric Version, and Royal Theater Edition.

 

Possible materials to be used: PA, PC/ABS alloy

Required performance: lightweight, high strength

 

Information source: Avatr official website

 

 

automobile industry

Geely launches Geely Galaxy Starship 7EM-i

 

 

 

Geely released the Geely Galaxy Starship 7EM-i in early December of 24. This vehicle is a compact plug-in hybrid SUV, with a pure electric range of 55 kilometers and a combined range of 1,430 kilometers. It is equipped with a 1.5L plug-in hybrid system, using the GEA new energy exclusive architecture, integrating "hardware, system, ecology, AI" as one. The interior features marshmallow SPA seats and Three Pools Mirroring the Moon floating speakers. The exterior adopts the "Galaxy Ripple" aesthetic design and body color inspired by West Lake, while also being equipped with the Galaxy FlymeAuto intelligent cockpit.

 

Possible materials to be used: PC/ABS without painting, PC for automotive interiors

Required performance: spray-free

 

Information source: Geely Galaxy official website

 

 

automobile industry

Chery iCAR launches off-road SUV Chery iCAR V23

 

 

 

Chery iCAR launches the new light off-road SUV iCAR V23. This vehicle adopts a retro hardcore design, with MacPherson front and five-link rear independent suspension, a luggage rack with a static load capacity of 200Kg, equipped with a 15.4-inch central control screen and 8155 chip, single-motor/dual-motor versions have a range of 401 kilometers and 501 kilometers respectively, supporting rear-wheel and all-wheel drive.

 

Possible materials to be used: modified PA66

Required performance: heat resistance

 

Information source: Chery iCAR official website

 

automobile industry

NIO launches NIO ET9

 

 

 

NIO launches the flagship pure electric luxury sedan NIO ET9, equipped with a 900V high-voltage architecture, capable of replenishing 255 kilometers of range with just 5 minutes of charging, and supports fast battery swapping. It features the world's first all-wire-controlled intelligent chassis that integrates wire-controlled steering, rear-wheel steering, and fully active suspension. The vehicle is fitted with a 15.6-inch AMOLED center control screen and a four-seat business cabin design. The interior is equipped with the Jiu Xiao Tian Qin 8.2.4.8 immersive sound system, offering an excellent audio-visual experience. The body color options include 8 choices, inspired by the most beautiful skies.

 

Possible materials to be used: high-temperature PA

Required performance: high temperature resistance, high CTI, voltage breakdown resistance

 

Information source: NIO official website

 

 

automobile industry

Audi launches new Audi Q7 SUV

 

 

 

Audi launches the luxury flagship SUV, the Audi Q7. The new Audi Q7 is equipped with two powerful engines, the EA888/EA839, and features Audi AVS technology, making the turbo response faster and ensuring excellent power with lower fuel consumption. The new Audi Q7 comes with a top-of-the-line ZF 8-speed tiptronic transmission, providing outstanding reliability and durability, and has a suspension height adjustment range of 90mm, the widest in its class.

 

Materials that may be used: electroplated PC/ABS

Required performance: high plating bonding rate

 

Information source: Audi

 

American electric vehicle manufacturer Nikola

filing for bankruptcy protection, planning to sell assets

 

 

 

U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer Nikola has filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to initiate an asset sale process. This is due to falling into a predicament of poor product demand, rapid cash burn, and financing challenges, with its stock price plummeting by 40%, and liabilities ranging between $1 billion and $10 billion.

 

Information source: Cailian Press

 

 

Tesla

Shanghai energy storage super factory officially put into production

 

 

 

Tesla's Shanghai energy storage gigafactory officially started production in early February. The factory officially began construction in May 24, and was completed in December. Tesla plans to gradually increase production capacity starting from the first quarter.

 

Information source: Gasgoo New Energy

 

Lexus

establishment of a wholly-owned company in China

 

Lexus (Shanghai) New Energy Co., Ltd. was officially established, with the legal representative being Takeo Kato, and a registered capital of as high as 107.1 billion US dollars, wholly owned by Toyota Motor Corporation. This means that Lexus has taken a substantial step in its localization process in China.

 

Information source: Gasgoo New Energy

Jaguar Land Rover

will invest 180 million dollars in the US to develop autonomous driving technology

 

Jaguar Land Rover plans to invest $180 million in a North American technology center over the next decade, for the development of autonomous vehicles and internet technologies. This investment is part of Jaguar Land Rover's 'Reimagine Future' plan, which commits to achieving carbon neutrality by 2039.

 

Information source: Gasgoo Intelligent Connected Vehicles

 

Changan Automobile

Completed deep integration with Deepseek

 

Changan Automobile has completed deep integration with Deepseek, accelerating the implementation of the Beidou TianShu 2.0 plan, and achieved the industry's first mass production and market launch on February 12.

 

Information source: Gasgoo Intelligent Connected Vehicles

 

 

 

 

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