Your task is it to identify and explain fields of application for this technology. Describe your idea by answering the following questions:
How does this technology add value in your idea?
In which industry could the technology be applied?
Describe in more detail what the implementation of Borealis Smart Heating could look like.
Feel free to feed your ideas with images, sketches, and other visuals to make it easier to understand.
TECHNOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Recently, Borealis developed a lightweight polymer film with a thickness of ~0.4mm that heats up any surface. It’s safe due to its self-regulating nature and can be used in a broad range of applications. The operating temperature can go up to 60°C and the heat is evenly distributed throughout the surface.
The film can be tailored to achieve the desired temperature required for a particular application. Some of the potential use cases for example are heated carpet, chair, underfloor heating etc. There are endless opportunities. Now, the company would like to find attractive use cases for this technology that generate the most value for them, their customers (most likely B2B), and the end consumers.
COMPOSITION OF THE TECHNOLOGY
The heating element is a polymer film. It can be optionally laminated with insulating /heat reflective/ functional bottom layer(s) and/or an aesthetic/functional top layer(s) like textile, leather etc. based on the application requirements, to form one very thin and flexible heating film. This heating film is not transparent.
ABOUT BOREALIS
We don’t just make ground-breaking plastics, chemicals, and fertilizers. We make discoveries. We push the boundaries of what is possible to develop products that improve people’s lives. Driven by a passion to create value through innovation, we address global challenges. These include climate, water, energy, health, and food. We have taken on a pioneering role in the solution of plastic waste problems and in recycling.
Our base chemical range is used in many areas, including energy, automotive, piping, consumer products, healthcare, and packaging. We provide fertilizers to the agricultural industry and technical nitrogen and melamine products to the wood-working industry.
With head offices in Vienna, Austria, Borealis employs 6,900 employees and operates in over 120 countries. We supply services and products to customers around the globe through Borealis and two important joint ventures: Borouge and Baystar™.
Awards:-
The best ideas of this contest will be awarded with the following prizes:
- 1st place: € 1,500
- 2nd place: € 1,000
- 3rd place: € 600
- 4th – 10th place: € 200
Furthermore, the community management team will select two MVPs (Most Valuable Participant) who will be awarded with € 250 each.
Deadline:- 22-08-2022
