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Innovation
Opportunities under evaluation, with the decision taken on each. A converted opportunity links forward to the project it produced — the first link in the digital thread.
- OPP-2026-007
Low-density body filler for EV panel repair
CONVERTEDSuccessful- Market need
- EV bodyshops report cure shrinkage on aluminium panels at low ambient temperature.
- Technical concept
- Micro-sphere loaded polyester with modified initiator package.
- Product family
- Polyester Fillers
- Target application
- Automotive refinish — aluminium and mixed substrate
Decision rationale: Clear market pull and an existing resin platform to build on.
Became RDP-2026-014
- OPP-2026-011
Fast-sand glazing putty, sub-10 minute
UNDER REVIEWConditional. Awaiting a documented decision before it can convert.Awaiting a documented decision before it can convert.- Market need
- Refinish shops want a glaze that can be sanded inside a single bay cycle.
- Technical concept
- Reduced filler loading with accelerated peroxide cure.
- Product family
- Glazing Putties
- Target application
- Spot repair and pinhole filling
- OPP-2026-013
Solvent-free seam sealer for marine substrates
PROPOSEDStatus- Market need
- Regulatory pressure on VOC in enclosed marine fabrication.
- Technical concept
- Hybrid MS-polymer with silane crosslinker.
- Product family
- Seam Sealers
- Target application
- Marine hull seam and joint sealing