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Sumitomo Chemical to Participate in the 39th DVN Munich Lighting Workshop, A Venue for Sharing Cutting-Edge Innovations in the Field of Automotive Lighting
Jan. 21, 2026
Sumitomo Chemical will participate in the 39th DVN Munich Lighting Workshop to be held on Wednesday, February 4 and Thursday, February 5, 2026.
DVN (Driving Vision News) is an organization that provides information on automotive lighting and organizes international workshops for experts in the field. DVN frequently hosts these workshops as a venue for engineers and leaders driving innovation in the automotive lighting industry to gather from all over the world to exchange ideas. The 39th workshop will be held in Munich, Germany, under the theme "2035 Automotive Lighting: What’s Next?"
Sumitomo Chemical will exhibit innovative PMMA (acrylic resin) materials that enable next-generation sustainable lighting, as well as deliver a technical presentation at the event. The Company invites you to visit its booth to discover its latest technologies and products.
*Pre-registration is required to attend the event. Please register in advance using the URL below.
DVN Munich Lighting Workshop February 4-5, 2026 - DVN
1. Overview of Workshop
39th DVN Munich Lighting Workshop – February 4-5, 2026
Venue: Small Olympia Park, Munich, Germany
Dates: Wednesday, February 4 - Thursday, February 5, 2026
Sumitomo Chemical Booth Number: S32
2. Exhibit Details
The new PMMA developed by Sumitomo Chemical offers innovative solutions to various challenges in automotive lighting. It eliminates the need for coating, enhances product durability, and contributes to cost reduction and lower CO2 emissions. In addition, recyclable lamp covers and housings contribute to a sustainable future. Optimized as a material for new front panel designs, the PMMA supports the development of next-generation products. By offering the opportunity to experience these innovative materials, Sumitomo Chemical aims to create new value for next-generation lighting.
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Images showcasing sustainable lighting
3. Technical Presentation
Topic: A Solution for Sustainable Lighting: Proposal from New PMMA Materials
Speaker: Oliver Vollmar (Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe Ltd. (UK))
Date & Time: 13:30–15:00 Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
MMA Business Department TEL: +81-3-5201-0254
https://www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/english/products/detail/en_a04002.html