SECTORS / AUTOMOTIVE
Next Generation Product Development
NIRI translates innovative ideas for automotive applications into market-ready products by leveraging its core services in product development, market and application development, and supply chain and manufacturing support.
Our expertise includes advanced materials for safety, efficiency, sustainability, electric vehicle components, and innovative interior designs.
NEXT GENERATION PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Our Key Automotive Applications
At NIRI, we specialise in developing advanced products and processes to meet critical needs in the automotive sector. Discover how our technologies enhance vehicle performance and sustainability.
Automotive Materials for Safety
We develop high-strength, lightweight composites for impact resistance, advanced insulation materials for thermal management, and smart textiles with sensors for real-time monitoring of vehicle conditions.
Main Development Areas
- Enhanced Durability and Performance
- Regulatory Compliance and Sustainability
- Improved VOC Adsorption and Odour Removal of Automotive Filters
- Smart Materials and Sensors
- Heat and Flame Retardant Materials
Electric Vehicle Components
Our innovations include battery separators, thermal management systems, and conductive materials for improved energy efficiency, supporting the transition to electric mobility by enhancing EV performance and safety.
Main Development Areas
- Lightweighting to Maximise Battery Life
- Thermal Stable Materials
- Chemical Compatibility
- Improved Ionic Movements in Batteries
- Enhanced Conductivity
- Improved Mechanical Properties
- Regulatory Compliance
Sustainable Automotive Materials
We create recyclable, biodegradable, and bio-based materials that reduce the environmental footprint of automotive manufacturing, such as bio-composites, natural fibre reinforcements, and low-emission interior materials.
Main Development Areas
- Lightweighting for Fuel Efficiency
- Recyclable Materials
- Bio-based and Biodegradable Materials
- Energy and Resource Efficiency
- Reducing Waste
Automotive Interior Elements
Products we develop include acoustic insulation materials, antimicrobial fabrics, and lightweight upholstery, enhancing passenger comfort, sound insulation and vehicle aesthetics.
Main Development Areas
- Complex Mouldability
- Cost-Effective Production
- Decreasing Noise and Vibration
- Improving Comfort and Ergonomics
- Lightweighting and Compacting
- Thermal Protection
- Aesthetic Appeal
- Cost Reduction
PARTNERING WITH NIRI
Leading Automotive Innovation
With the automotive market projected to grow significantly, driven by the shift towards electric vehicles and stricter emissions regulations, NIRI is positioned at the forefront of this expanding field. We are committed to advancing automotive technology by integrating fibres, nonwovens, and advanced materials. Our material science and engineering expertise, combined with a deep understanding of automotive needs, allows us to deliver next-generation automotive products.
Contact us to explore how NIRI can help your company increase its market share and competitiveness.