{"id":297238,"date":"2026-05-07T12:06:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nurel.com\/?p=297238"},"modified":"2026-05-07T12:08:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:08:02","slug":"jorge-esparza-participates-in-smart-plastics-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nurel.com\/en\/news\/jorge-esparza-participates-in-smart-plastics-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Jorge Esparza participates in Smart Plastics 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"297238\" class=\"elementor elementor-297238 elementor-297237\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e99bbcf elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e99bbcf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-287e362\" data-id=\"287e362\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-81b7dd7 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"81b7dd7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ef6c64\" data-id=\"7ef6c64\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb30087 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fb30087\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nurel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Jorge_SmartPlastics-2026.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/1200;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ee14a7\" data-id=\"1ee14a7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62682aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"62682aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h1 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">NUREL at Smart Plastics 2026: leading innovation in high-performance polymers for electric mobility<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9aebd6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9aebd6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0064a1;\">06\/05\/2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e96d54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e96d54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">The plastics industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and at <b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"77\">NUREL <\/b>we continue to lead this transformation from the forefront of polymer science. Recently, our team travelled to Milan to take part in <b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"239\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eriseventi.com\/smart-plastics-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMART PLASTICS 2026<\/a><\/b>: Tecnopolimeri a convegno, a key meeting point for materials engineering in Europe.<\/p><h2 data-path-to-node=\"20\">The VESPO Project: revolutionising electric vehicles<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"21\">One of the highlights of the event was the presentation by our colleague J<b data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"83\">orge Esparza<\/b>, R&amp;D Polymer Engineer, who shared the results of the <b data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"154\">VESPO Project<\/b>.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"22\">Speaking to an audience of experts, Jorge explained how we are developing <b data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"73\">high-performance polymer alternatives to metal<\/b> for electric vehicle (EV) battery housings. Through multilayer systems that integrate electromagnetic shielding (EMI) and structural functions, NUREL is delivering components that are lighter, safer and more efficient, while meeting the strictest chemical and mechanical resistance standards.<\/p><h2 data-path-to-node=\"23\">Comprehensive solutions for every technical segment<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"24\">At our stand, visitors were able to explore the full depth of our portfolio, designed to cover everything from industrial applications to the most demanding e-mobility requirements:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"25\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Technical engineering compounds:<\/b> through our brands <b data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\">PROMYDE<\/b>\u00ae (PA6, PA66), <b data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"84\">PROXYLENE<\/b>\u00ae (PBT and PET) and <b data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"109\">OLEXENE\u00ae<\/b> (PP). We highlighted our halogen-free flame-retardant solutions and high-flow grades, essential for high-voltage components in the automotive sector.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">High-performance polyamides<\/b>: under the <b data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\">PROMYDE\u00ae Advanced Materials<\/b> range, we presented long-chain polyamides (LCPA), PPA and PEBA, materials that offer superior thermal stability and flexibility where conventional polyamides fall short.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"25,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Sustainability and circular economy<\/b>: our commitment to the planet is reflected in the <b data-path-to-node=\"25,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\">RECO-LINE<\/b>\u00ae range, with high-quality recycled polypropylene, polyamide and PET compounds. All of this is supported by production powered by <b data-path-to-node=\"25,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"248\">100% renewable energy<\/b>, thanks to our solar plant with more than 28,000 panels.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-path-to-node=\"26\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-297255 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/nurel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SMART-PLASTICS-2026_stand-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SMART-PLASTICS-2026_stand-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nurel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SMART-PLASTICS-2026_stand-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nurel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SMART-PLASTICS-2026_stand-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nurel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SMART-PLASTICS-2026_stand-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nurel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SMART-PLASTICS-2026_stand-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nurel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SMART-PLASTICS-2026_stand-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/nurel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SMART-PLASTICS-2026_stand.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2><h2 data-path-to-node=\"26\">\u00a0<\/h2><h2 data-path-to-node=\"26\">Looking ahead<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"27\">Our participation at Smart Plastics 2026 reaffirms NUREL\u2019s commitment to technical excellence and sustainability. After more than 50 years of innovation, we continue to collaborate with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to turn chemical challenges into real industrial solutions.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"28\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Would you like to learn more about any of our solutions or discover further details about the VESPO Project?<\/b> Our technical team is available to advise you on selecting the perfect material for your application. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nurel.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch with us<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88a64aa elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"88a64aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d95c20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6d95c20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/nurel.com\/en\/nurel-news\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.7 239l136-136c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L127.9 256l96.4 96.4c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L201.7 409c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-136-136c-9.5-9.4-9.5-24.6-.1-34z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Back to News<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NUREL strengthens its leadership in electric mobility following its participation in Smart Plastics 2026. 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