SABIC wins R&D 100 for laser‑weldable NORYL V0 resins
- SABIC received an R&D 100 Award in the Materials Science category for its NORYL V0 laser‑weldable resins.
- NORYL V0150TW (absorptive) and V0150IR2 (transmissive) combine flame retardancy, improved weatherability and superior sealing performance.
- Designed for photovoltaic microinverters, the resins support faster, cleaner manufacturing while reducing energy use, material waste and manufacturing costs and improving outdoor stability and reliability.
- NORYL V0 also won an Edison Award this year; SABIC has earned seven R&D 100 awards since 2021 and multiple finalist honours.
Award recognition
SABIC won an R&D 100 Award in the Materials Science category for its NORYL™ V0 resins, marking the company’s sixth consecutive year of recognition in innovation. The resins also received an Edison Award in Materials Science this year.
Material specifics
NORYL V0150TW (absorptive) and V0150IR2 (transmissive) are first‑of‑their‑kind laser‑weldable specialty resins engineered for the solar energy market, combining flame retardancy, improved weatherability and superior sealing performance.
Manufacturing and field impact
The materials are intended to speed and clean up photovoltaic microinverter manufacturing, while lowering energy consumption, reducing material waste and cutting manufacturing costs. They are also designed to enhance component reliability and outdoor stability.
Track record
The R&D 100 Award adds to SABIC’s recent innovation record; the company reports seven R&D 100 awards since 2021 along with several finalist honours.
Source: SABIC
