Next Generation Cabin Air Filtration "Protecting the Air Quality for Automotive Consumers" Authors:
Amanda D. Miller - Global Business Manager, DuPont Separations Solutions, Wilmingto DE USA, K B Seong - DuPont Korea

Abstract:
With DuPont's commitment to safety and science, DuPont Separation Solutions develops innovative products for the cabin air filtration market that are designed to enhance the quality of the automotive consumer's environment while improving the sustainability of performance of both the filter and the air management system. Air Filtration products designed by DuPont are aimed at providing sustainable performance versus electrostatic treated media products that are currently in the market place which lose their performance shortly after dust loading occurs. DuPont has a portfolio of technologies, which offer a capability spectrum from simple particle filtration to complex substrates focused at removing sub-micron contaminants at very high efficiencies. In addition, DuPont has the capability to incorporate carbon technologies with high grade particle filtration substrates for ultimate consumer comfort, protection, and peace of mind.

The commitment by DuPont to this market will be demonstrated not only with present day capabilities and technologies that exceed competitive substrates in the market today, but with concepts for next-generation functionalities for air filtration products.. DuPont offers customers proven performance through technologies and products which are developed at the highest level of scientific accuracy and which have reliable, validated performance.

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Roadmap for Automotive Paint Technology from Design to Application Author:
David C. Deters - DuPont Automotive, Troy MI, USA

Abstract:
Waterborne Coatings continue their growth within the global Automotive Industry as they provide the high quality required in this intensely competitive market. An analysis of each coating layer within the current painting process reveals interesting trends. After reviewing the trends in each of the major automobile producing regions, a major trend is now emerging as Automakers and paint suppliers work to consolidate processes and painting layers in both Solvent Based and Water Based Coatings.

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LASER Welding: A New Assembling Method for a Production Benefit Authors:
Susumu Fujita - DuPont Engineering Polymers, Japan, B G Ham - DuPont Engineering Polymers, Korea

Abstract:
Laser welding of polymer parts has been recognized as a new assembly method with unique advantages over commonly used assembly methods such as vibration welding. We have investigated laser welding performance of various EP resins and learned nylon and polyacetal resins can be easily welded, whereas polyester requires carefully optimized conditions. Our study on mechanism revealed some important factors, which resulted in improvement in polyester resins. We also established several programs with system suppliers so that we have better understanding on mechanism and hence be able to provide solutions to our customers such as optimizing conditions and monitoring processes. We are now ready to offer a total solution for aiming a production benefit.

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Electrochromic Technology Developments for Automotive Windows Authors:
Hunter Ficke - Director, DuPont Central Research and Development, Wilmington DE, USA, K O Lee - DuPont Korea

Abstract:
DuPont is developing electrochromic technology that enables the construction of less complex electrochromic devices with good contrast and fast switching times. Potential applications include automotive sun roofs that can meet future design trends with existing manufacturing processes without sacrificing safety performance. Current technology is generally limited in automotive to small format items like mirrors due to the high cost of existing technology. A proof of concept has been completed and small devices are available for customer demonstration.

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