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  "id": 13883579,
  "title": "Hyosung Chemical brings high-performance plastics to Europe for EVs, robots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/hyosung-chemical-brings-high-performance-plastics-to-europe-for-evs-13883579",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261012/hyosung-chemical-brings-high-performance-plastics-to-europe-for-evs-robots"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korean chemical manufacturer Hyosung Chemical is expanding its presence in the European market by introducing high-performance plastics tailored for industries such as automotive and robotics. At the Fakuma 2026 trade fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Hyosung Chemical is showcasing its POKETONE material, which boasts exceptional chemical resistance and durability under friction. This specialized polymer is engineered to withstand impact, abrasion, and chemical exposure, while remaining moisture-free, thereby maintaining the shape and dimensions of the components it reinforces. POKETONE's adaptable properties enable customization for various industrial applications, making it an ideal choice for automotive connectors, gears, drive components, and medical parts. The material's flame-retardant characteristics further underscore its suitability for diverse uses, as highlighted by Hyosung Chemical during the exhibition's theme of \"Automotive, Robotics, Medical.\"",
  "summary": "Hyosung Chemical, a major Korean producer of advanced industrial polymers, is pushing its high-performance plastics into the European market. The company is targeting automakers and robotics manufacturers with specialized materials engineered for exceptional chemical resistance and durability under friction. The Korean chemical maker is participating in Fakuma 2026, an international plastics…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Hyosung Chemical brings high-performance plastics to Europe for EVs, robots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/hyosung-chemical-brings-high-performance-plastics-to-europe-for-evs",
        "published": "2026-10-12T05:22:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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