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KOSTAL Kontakt Systeme uses BASF’s PPA Ultramid® Advanced N in several components in its high-voltage connector KS22 Class 4 for high-current modules.

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Trade News | Regional News | June 2, 2025

Less electro-corrosion, more color: New Ultramid® Advanced N for high-voltage connectors in electric cars

BASF is now complementing its polyphthalamide (PPA) portfolio by Ultramid® Advanced N3U42G6, a polyamide 9T with non-halogenated flame-retardant, which minimizes electro-corrosion of metal contacts in electric and electronics (E&E) parts for e-mobility. The PPA increases the safety and durability of high-voltage (HV) connectors in e.g. inverters, DC-DC converters and batteries of electric cars. Due to its high strength and stiffness over a broad temperature range, its outstanding chemical resistance and dimensional stability, the Ultramid® Advanced N grade enhances the robustness and reliability of thin-walled HV connectors meeting growing industry needs for halide-free E&E components used in warm and humid conditions. The new Ultramid® Advanced N3U42G6 is available in uncolored with UL-certified masterbatches but also as pre-colored version with high color stability for easy processing and excellent color retention after heat ageing.
Trade News | Regional News | May 22, 2025

Personnel changes at BASF

Dr. Christoph Wegner, President, Global Digital Services, Ludwigshafen, will assume responsibility for the Division Group Research, Ludwigshafen, effective July 1, 2025. The current head of the division, Dr. Helmut Winterling, President, will assume responsibility as President European Site & Verbund Management as previously communicated, succeeding Dr. Uwe Liebelt.
 
The American coffee brand Bruvi® uses Ultrason® E 2010 to manufacture the extractor lens in its coffee brewers.
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Trade News | Regional News | May 9, 2025

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.
Regional News | April 29, 2025

BASF invests in new semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid plant in Ludwigshafen

Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 29, 2025 – BASF will expand its production capacity for semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid (H2SO4), which is an essential ultra-pure chemical. The new production facility at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany will feature cutting-edge purity capabilities to serve growing demand for advanced semiconductor chip manufacturing across Europe. Operations are expected to start by 2027, coinciding with the capacity expansion of key customers. The BASF investment will be in a high double-digit million-euro range.
Regional News | April 24, 2025

Personnel changes at BASF

Silke Wischeropp (46), formerly Member of the Executive Committee and Group General Counsel Archroma Management GmbH, Basel, will, as President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, assume responsibility for the Division Corporate Legal, Compliance & Insurance, Ludwigshafen, effective June 1, 2025.