• Platform enables the manufacturability of large, high-performance thermoplastic parts, SABIC says
• Megamolding offers manufacturers a scalable alternative to metal and thermoset materials.
• Leveraging SABIC's expertise in materials along with know how on processing, tool design, and machinery knowledge of value chain collaborators

August 15, 2025 - - SABIC has introduced Megamolding, an innovative platform designed to enable the manufacturability of large thermoplastic parts across multiple industries. By combining the company’s materials science expertise in advanced materials with the processing know how, mold and tooling design, and equipment know-how of value chain collaborators, Megamolding can potentially enable faster, more cost-effective, and more sustainable manufacturing solutions compared to traditional metal and thermoset material approaches, the company claims.

Sami Al-Osaimi, Executive Vice President, Polymers SBU at SABIC, said: “With decades of success in materials innovation, SABIC is uniquely positioned to collaborate with industry partners across value chains to redefine what’s possible in large-part manufacturing with thermoplastics. Unlocking their full potential can be a game-changer for manufacturers seeking improved performance, efficiency, and sustainability.”

While thermoplastics have long been used in manufacturing, cost, complexity, and processing challenges have limited their application in large components. According to SABIC, Megamolding addresses these barriers by providing scalable solutions that enable greater design freedom and efficiency across industries.

According to SABIC, the platform’s benefits include:

• Cost and process efficiency by using competitive tooling, consolidating parts, and simplifying manufacturing, post-processing, and assembly steps.
• Faster injection molding cycle times vs. metal casting or thermoset processing.
• Greater design freedom to achieve more complex geometries and functional integration that’s difficult with metal stamping or casting.
• Simplified product architecture with better designs for disassembly, sorting and recycling.
• Weight and mass reduction while meeting strength and stiffness requirements.
• Lower carbon emissions, enabled by improved processing efficiency and lighter weight finished parts.

The company says Megamolding is well-suited for a wide range of industries and applications, including:

• Automotive – Large battery enclosures (covers and trays), heavy truck parts (hoods, panels, roofs, body panels), large structural components, truck beds, and more.
• Energy & infrastructure – Large energy storage enclosures, wind turbine components, and power grid structures.
• Industrial equipment – Heavy-duty machinery housings, chemical storage tanks, and piping solutions.
• Consumer goods & electronics – Appliance enclosures, furniture, and protective casings.
• Building & construction – Structural panels, roofing components, and reinforced plastic solutions.