Daniel Freidank (left) and Wei Leng (right), lab managers, check the quality of viscoelastic polyurethane foam. The density of a foam product depends on the type and amount of blowing agent, and the flexibility or rigidity on the structure of polyols and isocyanates involved.
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Who we are

Innovate with us!

At BASF, we strive to find solutions to the global challenges we face on a daily basis. This objective requires thinking outside the box and seeking integrated results. Collaboration is key in creating solutions. To achieve this goal, we consistently join forces with experts from different sectors with diverse backgrounds and a broad variety of know-how. With that in mind, we invite you to innovate with us! 

Join us in our efforts to innovate for a sustainable future: we welcome you to bring in your expertise to help with our ongoing challenges. In our open collaborations, you may find a perfect match with your profile. Take initiative and get in touch with us.

Ongoing Challenges

Open Collaboration

While the world’s population and the resulting demands continue to grow, the planet’s resources are limited. Chemistry is an enabler; it provides solutions for current and future societal needs. To find the best solutions, we collaborate with excellent minds from start-ups, industry and academia.

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We want to improve many areas of life. If you think you can contribute with your idea, technology or business model, we want to hear from you!
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We look forward to innovating and collaborating with excellent researchers around the world. Bring in your expertise and partner with an industry leader!

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The American coffee brand Bruvi® uses Ultrason® E 2010 to manufacture the extractor lens in its coffee brewers.
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One of life’s great little pleasures

The American coffee brand Bruvi® now uses Ultrason® E 2010 to manufacture the extractor lens in its coffee brewers. The complex injection-molded component is part of Bruvi’s unique auto-optimized brewing technique, scanning the coffee pod and then automatically adjusting the brewing parameters to the specific recipe for the optimal brew of each individual coffee. The BASF polyethersulfone (PESU) contributes to the durability of the machine by its excellent mechanical strength, its high heat and steam resistance up to 180°C, as well as dimensional stability at varying temperatures. The food-contact approved thermoplastic meets Bruvi’s standards for ensuring tastier coffee and hygienic brewing: It does not affect the taste of the coffee or gives off any odors. This allows Ultrason® E 2010 to outperform other materials which are used in coffee machine applications.
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