Samyangsa, Successful Localization of Materials for Car Daytime Running Lights

Proving Technological Excellence by Obtaining New Technology Certification from National Institute of Technology and Standards

Samyang Corporation has succeeded in domesticating materials for automotive daytime running lights.

On the 10th, Samyang announced that it has developed the first high-transmittance polycarbonate (PC) for automotive daytime running lights in Korea. Automotive daytime running lights require bright and uniform illumination to be clearly visible during the day, and are made from materials that are resistant to impact and heat to ensure safety in case of accidents.

Automotive daytime running lights equipped with Samyangsa high-transmittance polycarbonate

The newly developed high-transmittance polycarbonate applies a new light transmittance enhancer using the white bio-based material isosorbide, which was developed in-house. It features superior light transmittance and lower yellowing compared to conventional polycarbonate.

Additionally, it has better heat resistance stability than imported polycarbonate previously used, resulting in less yellowing of the transparent color even after prolonged use. This product was recognized for its technology by obtaining the New Excellent Technology (NET) certification from the National Institute of Technology and Standards under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy in December last year.

High-transmittance polycarbonate is increasingly used due to mandatory legislation on daytime running lights in Korea and worldwide, as well as automotive companies’ brand identity and design factors. Samyang, the leading domestic company in the polycarbonate market for automotive headlamps, plans to expand its presence in the growing market by developing the first high-transmittance polycarbonate domestically.

Samyang is currently conducting tests with domestic and international automotive parts companies, and some companies are in the final stages of testing, with mass production expected to begin as early as the first half of this year.

Kang Ho-sung, CEO of Samyang Corporation, said, "Although the application of high-transmittance polycarbonate in domestic automobiles is increasing, the material has so far been entirely dependent on imports, posing risks of unstable raw material supply. With the success of domesticating this new material, automotive parts companies will secure a stable supply source, and Samyang expects to expand its influence in the automotive headlamp parts market."

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