Webinar: Producing Class-A Automotive Surfaces Without Paint by Gardner Business Media, Inc. Webinars

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About This Webinar

Automotive manufacturers are under increasing pressure to deliver premium surface quality while reducing process complexity, cost and environmental impact. Traditional paint booth operations add significant time, capital investment and logistical challenges to production.

This webinar explores an integrated manufacturing approach that combines injection molding with polyurethane in-mold coating to produce Class-A, high-gloss automotive surfaces in a single cycle — eliminating the need for downstream painting. Presenters will provide a technical overview of the process, including system integration, material behavior and key design considerations, as well as performance characteristics such as scratch, UV and chemical resistance for interior and exterior components.

Drawing on more than 20 years of application experience, the session will also share global and North American market insights, outline the automotive value chain supporting this technology, and discuss available trial capabilities and evaluation environments in Europe and North America. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of where this approach fits today, how it is being applied across regions, and what factors influence successful evaluation and implementation.

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Agenda

Overview of integrated injection molding and in-mold coating technology
System architecture, material behavior, and key design considerations
Surface performance characteristics for automotive interior and exterior parts
Global and North American market insights and automotive value chain overview

Presenters

Clemens Kastner

Global Head of Business Development, Automotive and Mobility; Engel

Clemens Kastner studies polymer engineering in Austria and joined Engel Austria in 2021, starting his career as a technology manager. Since 2023, he has been the global head of business development for automotive and mobility, where clearmelt plays a central role in enabling innovative solutions for the automotive industry.

Matthias Mayr

Global Sales Director, PUR and Composite; Engel

Matthias Mayr is a sales director for the PUR and composite solutions, responsible for leading sales activities in the PUR (RIM) and composite segment. He is also responsible for the newly-founded Clearmelt Competence Center at Engel.

Lexington Peterson

Americas Business Development Manager, Automotive and Mobility; Engel

Lexington Peterson holds bachelor's degrees in plastics engineering technology and polymer chemistry and an MBA, bringing a balanced perspective across polymer science, manufacturing and business. With hands-on field experience in injection molding, she contributes a grounded viewpoint on the value of PUR coating in production.

Andreas Pottler

Head of Global Application Engineering Services, Engel

Andreas Pottler is responsible for driving innovation and technical excellence in injection molding solutions worldwide. With over 25 years of experience across Europe, North America and Asia, he has held leadership roles in process and application technology, consistently delivering strategic advancements for global customers. Andreas is committed to fostering collaboration and implementing cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of manufacturing.

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