New material developed to protect car sensors and radars

BASF has unveiled new material to protect sensors and radars embedded in cars. — BASF/AFP

German chemistry giant BASF has developed a new way to protect car sensors. This new material withstands extreme weather conditions but also electromagnetic waves coming from other vehicles.

This innovative material, called Ultradur RX, is a modified polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). It withstands water, oil and salt projections and was designed specifically for radar sensor applications in cars. Ultradur RX properties also protect the sensitive electronics inside vehicles from interfering electromagnetic waves. The car's radar signals thus remain 100% reliable.