The Blue Shield Market Development Award, granted by the CIAPST (China International Association for Promotion of Science and Technology) Security Identification Union and the organizing committee of SDS, marks a significant achievement. SDS is recognized as the most important annual ID conference in China.

More secure, sophisticated ID documents with PC and TPU films

At this year’s SDS held from May 28-29 in Beijing, ����AV is showcasing its all-in-one passport and ID card solutions, leveraging the company’s latest Makrofol^® ID polycarbonate (PC) and Platilon^® ID thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films.

These innovations include a passport cover solution employing TPU films, offering scratch and tear resistance, unique surface relief effects and color matching tailored to specific passport program requirements.

Furthermore, ����AV presents solutions for passport data pages and ID cards, such as sophisticated clear window designs enabled by thin, highly opaque white PC films; color-switching PC films for clear windows and transparent areas in ID documents; high-contrast laser-engravable PC films with level 3 forensic security features post-personalization; and PC films facilitating brighter holograms in PC ID documents.

Additionally, ����AV introduces a flexible and durable TPU hinge with tear propagation resistance to attach the PC data page to the passport cover.

To explore more about how ����AV’s film solutions can accommodate tomorrow’s needs today, visit the ����AV Specialty Films ID landing page at

As automobile technology continues to progress in areas like integration, intelligence, electrification and data connectivity, the importance of displays as an interface for human-vehicle interaction is growing. Manufacturers not only need to ensure the reliability of these displays but offer flexibility in design to accommodate the rapid changes in new energy vehicles. In response, ����AV has teamed up with CTOT, a leading manufacturer of backlight modules, to explore tangible solutions.

Since this year, the partnership has led to the release of Makrofol^® LM807, a high-quality PC light guide plate material designed for vehicle displays. Made with optically graded materials and processed with precision, Makrofol^® PC films demonstrate excellent optical and physical properties along with consistent quality. These features enable light guide plates to accommodate larger and thinner screens. This aligns with the growing trend for expansive displays in electric vehicles, thereby enriching user experiences in both intelligence and entertainment. An initial order of 20 tons of Makrofol^® LM807 has been placed by CTOT.

Enhanced partnership

The latest strategic agreement will further consolidate the partnership between the two companies and expand their joint efforts into high-end industrial control displays. The goal is to provide display module manufacturers with high-performance, flexible, and efficient solutions.

During the signing ceremony, Dr. Caroline Wolff, head of Specialty Films in the Asia-Pacific region at ����AV, said, “����AV is committed to providing high-quality products and continually looks for the best application scenarios. Improving user experience remains a key focus of our efforts at Specialty Films. This partnership marks a comprehensive strategic collaboration in the field of vehicle displays, and we look forward to collaborating with like-minded companies such as CTOT to further industry development.”

Yao Bin, general manager of CTOT said, “CTOT is dedicated to offering clients enhanced experiences and diverse choices. Our partnership with ����AV stands as a model, encouraging the industry towards the adoption of innovative technologies. In collaboration with ����AV, we aim to shape the future of vehicle displays.”

For a closer look at ����AV’s solutions for a fully circular future at the CIIE, visit us at booth 3B6-05, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 5 to 10, 2023.