Whether Shy Tech operation for the cars of the future, smart refrigerator fronts or robust yet elegant laptop finishing - plastic surfaces give many products the perfect finish. They offer the opportunity to combine design and smart features - and even backlighting effects.

Constant innovation is required to ensure that both appearance and functionality remain appealing in the long term. Traditional switches, for example, give way to intuitive touch controls, modern sensors can be integrated into wafer-thin plastic layers and optimally recycled together with them. To ensure that they don't miss out on these innovation steps with their own product portfolio, it is crucial for companies to learn about new developments, application methods and materials.

Online seminars from renowned manufacturer Leonhard Kurz

Leonhard Kurz will offer the opportunity to do just that in the coming weeks. In a series of online seminars, the company, which has already received several awards for its innovative products and processes, will provide information on pioneering solutions in the automotive, consumer electronics and home appliance sectors, as well as on the important topic of sustainability in the plastics sector. The speakers - experts in their respective field with many years of practical experience - will not only report on current developments but will also be available for questions in Q&A sessions afterwards. The seminars each last about an hour and will be held in English; registration is free.

Design solutions for the cars of the future

The kick-off event on April 27, 2021 (“In the fast lane of future mobility with fascinating surface decorations”) focuses primarily on the topic of electromobility and presents forward-looking concepts for the surface design of the vehicle interiors and exteriors of the future. Against the backdrop of the challenges of e-mobility, innovative decoration possibilities are demonstrated that offer the greatest possible design freedom with simultaneous integration of numerous functions. With best-practice examples, Kurz will show what will take automotive wall charging boxes, front panels, and trims to the next level.

Current topics for different areas

Another seminar on May 11, 2021 will focus on automotive interior design: “Inner values count - next level decoration for automotive interiors”. The subsequent events, in turn, will focus on the following topics:

- Recycling and sustainability (05/26/2021: “Taking responsibility - our sustainability innovations as your competitive advantage for plastic decoration”);

- Consumer electronics (06/16/2021: “Proven surface decoration processes creating irresistible customer experiences”);

- Home appliances (06/29/2021: “How to upgrade your striking brands with pioneering surface decorations”).

Join us and learn about these pioneering innovations! Further information and registration for the seminars can be found on the Kurz homepage.