Single-material touch screens, recycled plastic switch housings... In order to reduce carbon, consumer electronics have multiple spells

The 2022 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2022) will be held next Wednesday (January 5-8) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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As a global consumer electronics technology product exhibition, many exhibits this year not only highlight consumer electronics technology, but also attach importance to the application of green materials
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Single material touch screen

Whether it is kitchen appliances, vehicles or consumer electronics, displays are increasingly inseparable
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Not only do these electronic devices need to be thin and light, but they also need to be strong and durable and can be molded at temperatures low enough to keep the electronics from being damaged during the manufacturing process
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Covestro will showcase the Nighthawk demonstrator with integrated screen at CES 2022 in partnership with Finnish electronic injection molding structural technology company TactoTek to demonstrate the wireless possibilities of smart surfaces
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TactoTek is a supplier of electronic solutions for in-mill structures, with key components made of polycarbonate and thin films
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In addition to this demonstrator, Covestro will also showcase the BatRay overhead console
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The exhibits, which can be used in a variety of home and vehicle references, are not only innovative, but due to the reduction in the number of common components, plastic usage can be reduced by 70%, and carbon footprint emissions can be reduced by up to 35% compared to traditional electronics
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In both components, the electronics for routing and touch control are printed using a clean additive process
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The electronic components are mounted on a polycarbonate film, which is inserted into an injection mold along with a decorative film for encapsulation in polycarbonate resin, resulting in a single seamless electronic structure, IMSE®
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These functional and decorative surfaces include in-mold lighting and touch controls.
Nighthawk includes a display added after the injection molding process; BatRay includes a printed Bluetooth® antenna
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This enables designers to seamlessly integrate control surfaces with decor in cars, kitchens, bathrooms and industrial workspaces, arguably now any surface can become a smart surface
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Electronics enclosures made from Covestro's single polycarbonate material can be recycled and reused even when electronics age, extending the life of the application
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Switches made from recycled materials

Schneider Electric Odace Sustainable Smart Switches and Plugs won the CES 2022 award in the Sustainability category
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According to reports, the smart switch and plug use waste plastics collected from electrical recycling centers and supermarkets to recycle and recycle, allowing the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling system to enter the circular economy system and convert waste plastics into new products
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In addition, Schneider's Morton switches are also working with DSM to provide household electrical solutions made from recycled ocean plastics
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According to reports, Morton Switch uses discarded fishing nets for shell manufacturing, giving new life to discarded fishing nets and promoting the recycling of marine plastics
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Composite materials make sound, reduce weight and carbon emissions

LG released a brand new Soundbar audio system at CES 2022, model number "S95QR"
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Said to be the best choice for avid movie fans, the sound system not only provides immersive sound, but also supports 3D audio when watching compatible content
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Notably, the new LG Soundbar's enclosure is made from recycled plastic resin
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The speaker also uses composite fiber material, which is lighter and reduces carbon emissions during transport
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