𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥’𝐬 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐎 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐐𝟑 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬

Mitsubishi Chemical is proud to announce it has extended its collaboration with #Audi through the selection of #DURABIO™ for the door switch inserts in the new Audi Q3, which was launched in October 2025. This milestone marks the debut of DURABIO™ in an Audi interior application. The new #doorswitchpanel – crafted from a single DURABIO™ molded component – offers significant improvements in manufacturing efficiency, design flexibility, and environmental performance.

Developed by #MitsubishiChemical, DURABIO™ is a partially #biobased engineering polymer derived from #isosorbide. Thanks to the addition of bio-based material, it significantly reduces the consumption of fossil fuel-based materials. The elimination of painting processes minimizes #CO₂emissions, waste, and VOCs. With superior resistance to weathering, impacts, and scratches, DURABIO™ is ideally suited for high-quality #interiorapplications that demand both aesthetic excellence and durability. The switch panel, designed with three distinct textures – shiny high-gloss, grained, and matte – demonstrates DURABIO™’s exceptional molding versatility.


This capability eliminates the need for multiple components and post-processing steps such as painting, streamlining production and reducing costs. The mold-in-color functionality not only delivers a premium finish, such as the selected piano black, but also supports a broad color range for future customization. The project underscores Mitsubishi Chemical’s commitment to advancing sustainable mobility through material innovation.


◼ “DURABIO™” Product Website https://www.m-chemical.co.jp/en/products/departments/mcc/pc/product/1201026_9368.html

◼ Audi New “Audi Q3” Product Website https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/audi-q3-56 


source : Mitsubishi Chemical

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