The objective of this research cluster is to develop new products for outer panel applications to meet our clients' demands and expectations.

These are the four axis:

• Paint appearance
• Dent resistance
• Lubricating post treatments
• Steel ageing properties

We can help our clients in the application of our steels through:

• Reduction of steel thickness
• Improvement of paint appearance
• Reduction of paint thickness
• Solutions for better stampability

Laboratory facilities such as surface treatments pilots (phosphatation and painting) enable us to focus on process evolutions in the automotive industry.