Automotive

Introduction

A new and improved driving experience shaped by enhanced control and operation, ambient internal and external lighting, integrated conformable displays, and the next generation of energy efficient biofuels, are just some of the revolutionary design and manufacturing possibilities that working with CPI can offer the automotive industry.

The automotive sector is at the forefront of design and technology, and CPI can provide companies operating within this market with the edge required to facilitate innovation. We offer open access facilities to clients from all stages of the supply chain so that they can prove and demonstrate the next generation of vehicles, drawing upon our diverse expertise in formulation, printed electronics, and industrial biotechnology and biorefining.

The Car

Printed lighting

Low power printed lighting will usher in a new era of automotive design

Heads-up displays

User-friendly OLED visual aids for drivers

Vehicle connectivity technologies

Connected car technology improves the driving experience

Nano-coolants and heat conductive materials

New and improved heat removal cooling fluids for engines

Improving Automotive Manufacturing

Dirt repellent coatings

Dirt repellent coatings provide protection against dust and liquids

Self healing coatings

Self repairing coatings improve strength and resilience

Corrosion resistant coatings

Corrosion resistant coatings guard against rust and deterioration

Lightweight printed sensing

Intelligent sensing components save weight and fuel

Quenching fluids

Improved metal quenching processes create stronger cars

Cutting fluids

Complex formulated cutting fluids enable higher cutting speeds

Sustainable Energy

Second generation biofuels

Sustainable biofuels can reduce carbon footprint

Flexible solar technologies

Lightweight flexible photovoltaic modules for cars