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The DecoCEL project aims to develop technological solutions and create expertise for production of injection-moulded polymer components for the cabins of next-generation cars (electric, connected, shared, and autonomous). These components incorporate the latest trends in the automotive sector, combining decorative aesthetic surfaces with innovative functionalities.

Design, comfort, and safety are essential requirements for car interiors. In this context, the project addresses these challenges by developing and implementing advanced new technological solutions for injection-moulded polymer components, focusing on cost reduction and environmental impact mitigation, particularly through weight reduction of the components.

The main areas of activity of the project include:

• Microcellular injection moulding of polymer parts using chemical and physical blowing agents;
• Coatings with composite materials (wood and stone), In-Mould Decoration (IMD) processes to replicate different materials such as wood, textiles, and stone, and painting processes;
• Multifunctional surfaces with sensing based on printed electronics and integrated into the In-Mould Labelling (IML) process;
• Lighting based on printed electroluminescent systems.