Discover the specialty materials driving next-generation vehicles

From optical-grade resins to lightweight composites to soft-touch polymers, Mitsubishi Chemical offers one of the market’s most extensive portfolios of specialty automotive materials for enhancing structural performance, optical precision, electrical reliability, and functional integration.

Composites

Carbon fiber materials
Carbon & glass fiber materials
Composite parts production

Monomers & Resins

MMA monomers
PMMA materials
Methylacrylate additives

Films

Optical films
Decorative & surface films
Hard-coats & protective films

Polymer Compounds

TPV, TPE, & TPO materials
ABS, PC, PP, & PU materials
PBT, PVC, & PCD materials

Battery & Electronics Materials

Binders & separators
Encapsulants & protective gels
Cooling & thermal interfacing

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Material solutions for key automotive applications

Across interiors, exteriors, functional components, and EV & hydrogen systems, Mitsubishi Chemical Group combines deep material science expertise with component-level understanding. Explore our application-ready material solutions for key segments in automotive manufacturing.

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Your global materials partner in automotive innovation

Automotive innovation extends far beyond software and electronics. Advances in electrification, advanced driver assistance systems, connectivity, lightweighting, and thermal management all depend on materials engineered for signal integrity, sensing accuracy, heat resistance, and durability.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced polymers, films, and functional materials designed to address the physical challenges at the core of modern vehicle design. By translating material science into application-ready solutions, Mitsubishi Chemical Group enables OEMs and Tier suppliers to turn emerging mobility concepts into a reliable, scalable reality.

The role of material science on the road ahead

Next-generation vehicles demand higher performance from electrified powertrains, advanced sensors , and integrated electronics. But these systems face physical constraints such as heat, electromagnetic interference, structural loads, and weight targets. Mitsubishi Chemical Group addresses these challenges with advanced materials that support sensor accuracy, signal integrity, and compact, lightweight design.

Connected Car

Materials enabling automotive connectivity

Modern vehicles are no longer standalone machines, but instead IoT systems on wheels. High-speed data transfer, reliable sensor performance, and uninterrupted communication are essential for enabling vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure, and cloud connectivity. Achieving this requires materials that can manage electromagnetic interference, support advanced antenna designs, and protect signal integrity under demanding automotive conditions.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group partners with automotive industry innovators to develop material solutions that form the physical foundation of connected mobility. From polymers that enhance sensor performance, to resins that absorb electromagnetic waves, our portfolio enables accurate data transmission, reduced signal noise, and compact, lightweight component design – key prerequisites for next-generation connected vehicles.

Solutions include:

  • Engineering plastics for antennas and sensor housings
  • LDS-compatible materials for 3D antenna integration and miniaturization
  • Electromagnetic-wave-absorbing resins to suppress signal noise
  • Optical materials that enhance sensor accuracy
  • High-performance films and shielding materials for reliable communication environments

KAITEKI and the future of Automotive

At Mitsubishi Chemical Group, sustainability is a central principle behind our mission to achieve KAITEKI – wellbeing for people and the planet. By combining chemical expertise, material science innovation, and close collaboration with OEMs and Tier suppliers, we develop solutions that reduce environmental impact while supporting performance, safety, and comfort requirements across modern mobility applications.

Our approach to sustainable material development for the automotive sector focuses on practical, application-driven strategies: