STEINHAGEN, Germany, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The industry is facing major challenges, such as new materials, lightweight construction concepts, and growing sustainability requirements, which call for innovative manufacturing processes. Plasma technology plays a key role in meeting these challenges.

Activation of an automotive dashboard before lamination. (Copyright: Plasmatreat GmbH)

Plasmatreat GmbH develops customized applications for this purpose. The Openair-Plasma^® process gently and environmentally friendly pretreats surfaces. This allows materials such as plastic, metal, and glass to be precisely cleaned and prepared for further processing. This significantly improves the adhesion of adhesives, paints, coatings and sealants without using environmentally harmful chemicals.

Additionally, these processes are dry, fully automatable, and can be integrated directly into existing production lines. This increases efficiency, reduces waste, and lowers costs. At the same time, durable bonds contribute to higher product quality and longer component life.

What exactly is plasma?

Often referred to as the “fourth state of matter,” plasma joins solid, liquid, and gaseous states. It is a high-energy gas that modifies surfaces specifically. At Plasmatreat, this modification is done in a controlled and precise manner using special nozzles. The treatment takes only seconds and immediately prepares surfaces for further processing.

Practical examples:

Plasma technology has already established itself in numerous areas of automotive production.

• Headlights: Treating plastic parts ensures permanent adhesion and protects against moisture.
• Interior: Pretreated surfaces allow for precise, solvent-free processing of dashboards and door modules.
• Batteries: In electromobility, plasma improves thermal conductivity in bonded cells, resulting in shorter charging times.

Potential for Other Industries

In addition to the automotive industry, other industries benefit from plasma applications, including electronics manufacturing, medical technology, and the packaging industry. Plasma opens up new possibilities wherever reliable adhesion, clean surfaces, and environmentally friendly processes are required.

Technology for Tomorrow’s Mobility

Plasma applications are important for quality, efficiency, and sustainability in vehicle production. They support the use of modern materials and are therefore a building block for the mobility of the future.

Those interested in learning more about plasma applications will have the opportunity to do so at the K trade fair in Düsseldorf in October (Hall 11, Booth I65).

www.plasmatreat.com

Openair-Plasma® treatment enables chemical- and primer-free bonding, painting, printing and sealing and is already established in many processes in the automotive industry.(Copyright: Plasmatreat GmbH)

New findings reveal critical microbial drivers, ethnic variations, and new pathways for personalized scalp care

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CeraVe and L’Oréal Groupe today announced that their collaborative study on scalp biology has received the Applied Research Award at the 35^th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress, recognizing a breakthrough in understanding dandruff and advancing scalp barrier science.

“Receiving the IFSCC Applied Research Award is a testament to our joint commitment to scientific innovation and understanding the intricate biology of skin and scalp barrier health,” said Gene Colón, Global Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs & Communications for CeraVe at L’Oréal. “This game-changing research moves beyond the traditional view of dandruff to highlight the role of ceramide deficiency and scalp barrier dysfunction, the critical bacterial component and the impact of ethnicity. It significantly expands our scientific understanding, rooted in our foundational ceramide science, offering new perspectives and possibilities for future innovations.”

This award-winning research – the first scalp study of its kind – compared dandruff-affected and healthy scalps, assessing clinical symptoms, ceramide profiles, microbiome composition, and inflammatory markers to provide the most comprehensive picture of dandruff pathophysiology to date. Researchers from L’Oréal evaluated over 200 participants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

“This recognition reflects L’Oréal’s Research & Innovation teams’ leadership in scientific innovation and our mission to pioneer skin, hair, and scalp science continuously,” said Qian Zheng, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Advanced Research for North America and Global Head for Regenerative Beauty at L’Oréal Groupe. “By integrating microbiome research with barrier biology through an inclusive lens, our teams are pioneering new approaches to scalp care – translating deep biological insights into targeted, effective solutions for consumers around the world.”

Importantly, this new and previously unpublished study builds on earlier microbiome research, which was published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, while significantly expanding its scope. Whereas previous work characterized the scalp microbiome in a global population, the IFSCC-recognized study goes further — providing a deeper analysis by examining differences across ethnic groups and, for the first time, exploring the functional profile of the microbiome. These new dimensions — combined with insights into microbial targets beyond Malassezia (a naturally occurring fungus on the scalp that has long been associated with dandruff) and their connection to inflammation — represent a major advance in understanding dandruff biology. Key discoveries include:

• Bacterial drivers: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Staphylococcus capitis (S. capitis) — two types of bacteria commonly found on the skin — were consistently more abundant in dandruff across all ethnicities.
• Strong S. aureus link: A significant positive correlation was identified between S. aureus abundance and dandruff presence and severity.
• Virulence factors: Dandruff scalps showed significantly higher virulence factor (VF) gene levels, particularly in Latin/Hispanic and Asian American groups, with many VFs previously linked to S. aureus pathogenicity.
• Personalized treatment: This is the first study to characterize dandruff scalp microbiome function across ethnicities, underscoring the need for diverse, personalized treatment approaches.
• Ethnic variations: Malassezia levels were higher in dandruff across all ethnic groups except Asian Americans, and Malassezia globosa, one of the most prevalent species associated with scalp health, was prevalent on healthy scalps in all populations.

The IFSCC Congress, held annually and recognized as the most international prestigious global events in cosmetic science, brings together leading stakeholders to showcase cutting-edge scientific advancements.

About CeraVe 
Founded in 2005 with a mission to provide therapeutic skincare for all, CeraVe creates products developed with dermatologists to restore and maintain the skin’s natural barrier. All CeraVe formulas are enriched with three skin-identical ceramides (ceramides 1, 3, and 6-II), with select products featuring MVE Technology for controlled, long-lasting hydration. CeraVe is the #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand in the US¹ and is recommended by over 90,000 dermatologists worldwide². It is now available in over 100 countries across the globe. For more information, visit the brand on Facebook (@ceraveusa), Instagram (@cerave), TikTok (@cerave), X (@cerave), or visit www.cerave.com.

¹IQVIA, ProVoice Survey, rolling 12-month data as of February 2025
²Survey conducted among the dermocosmetic market carried out by APLUSA and other partners between January 2025 and May 2025, involving dermatologists in 29 countries.

About L’Oréal
For 115 years, L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty player, has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers around the world. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as essential, inclusive, ethical, generous and committed to social and environmental sustainability. With our broad portfolio of 37 international brands and ambitious sustainability commitments in our L’Oréal for the Future program, we offer each and every person around the world the best in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility, while celebrating beauty in its infinite plurality.

With more than 90,000 committed employees, a balanced geographical footprint and sales across all distribution networks (ecommerce, mass market, department stores, pharmacies, perfumeries, hair salons, branded and travel retail), in 2024 the Group generated sales amounting to 43.48 billion euros. With 21 research centers across 13 countries around the world and a dedicated Research and Innovation team of over 4,000 scientists and 8,000 Digital talents, L’Oréal is focused on inventing the future of beauty and becoming a Beauty Tech powerhouse.

In 2025, L’Oréal Groupe has been named the most innovative company in Europe by Fortune magazine, out of 300 companies, in a ranking spanning 21 countries and 16 industries in Europe.

More information on https://www.loreal.com/en/mediaroom

Media Contacts:
CeraVe: Christine Alkhawam – christine.alkhawam@loreal.com
Coyne PR: cerave@coynepr.com

• From October 4–8, Daesang will showcase its Jongga and O‘food brands at the K-Food Partner Country Pavilion in Cologne, Germany, engaging with global consumers
• Watch Michelin-starred chef Fabrizio Ferrari host live cooking shows featuring kimchi-infused European cuisine

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Daesang announced on the 29th that it will participate in ANUGA 2025, the world’s largest food trade fair, in Cologne, Germany, from October 4 to 8. The exhibition marks an important step in its European expansion, positioning the company to pursue new growth opportunities and strengthen distribution networks.

Celebrating its 38th edition, ANUGA is recognized as the world’s premier biennial food trade event. The 2025 exhibition will be the most expansive yet, with over 8,000 companies from 118 countries. Korea’s selection as the official Partner Country for the first time signifies the rising global profile of K-Food.

Within the K-Food Partner Country Pavilion, organized by the Korea Food Industry Association, Daesang will showcase its heritage as a global leader in fermentation while highlighting its international food brand O’food and the world’s No. 1 kimchi brand, Jongga. In the O’food and Jongga zones, visitors will experience Europe-produced Jongga Mat Kimchi, gochujang, and gochujang sauces, presented alongside traditional Korean minhwa artwork that reflects both the competitiveness of K-Food and the beauty of Korean culture.

To give buyers deeper insight into its offerings, Daesang will distribute portfolio books introducing O’food and Jongga products localized by country, together with AI-powered video content. Inspired by Daesang’s corporate identity, the booth is designed as a tree branching out from its roots. Rising 5 meters high and themed “Vibrant Bloom,” it is set to make a lasting impression on visitors.

To help European consumers enjoy kimchi in simple, versatile ways as part of their daily meals, Daesang will host live cooking shows. Michelin-starred chef Fabrizio Ferrari, familiar to Korean audiences from Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars and JTBC’s Chef & My Fridge, will craft three signature dishes: Kimchi Carbonara, Kimchi Sandwich, and Kimchi Cheesecake.

Jeong-bae Lim, CEO of Daesang, stated, “This exhibition is a golden opportunity for Daesang to strengthen its competitiveness as a global brand and expand its presence in Europe. Through continuous innovation and a rigorous localization strategy, we will elevate the value of K-Food and position the company at the forefront of the European market.”

Daesang is accelerating its expansion in Europe as part of its mission to globalize K-Food. By adapting product formulations to meet regulatory requirements and introducing lineups tailored to European tastes, the company’s European subsidiary recorded a 35% year-on-year sales increase in 2024. To meet surging kimchi demand, Daesang is constructing Europe’s first large-scale kimchi plant, expected to produce over 3,000 tons of kimchi annually by 2030.

About Daesang Corporation

Founded in 1956, Daesang Corporation has been one of the world’s largest producers of fermented food products for over 60 years, and has grown to be the global leading Korean based food company by operating global brands such as Jongga, and O’Food which provides sauce, ready-to-eat meals, and many more products. Headquartered in South Korea, the company has also manufacturing subsidiaries in United States, Poland, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Visit www.daesang.com/en for more information.

• Aiming to strengthen the private-sector-led domestic automotive semiconductor ecosystem, expanding interdisciplinary cooperation across foundries, fabless companies, packaging companies, and more
• The company hosted the inaugural Auto Semicon Korea with the goal to localize automotive semiconductors and create a self-sustaining domestic value chain and business opportunities
• Expected to create new growth engines in the mobility sector and build a stable supply chain by securing independent semiconductor development capabilities and production capacity

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To strengthen automotive semiconductor competitiveness and expand the ecosystem in Korea, Hyundai Mobis(KRX 012330) is leading a collaboration of over 20 companies and research institutions. This marks the first private-sector-led ‘K-automotive semiconductor’ cooperation, expected to contribute to domestic automotive semiconductor industry development alongside core semiconductor localization.

Hyundai Mobis announced that it held the first ‘Auto Semicon Korea’ (ASK) on 29 at DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo, Korea, attended by 23 companies and research institutions, including automakers, fabless companies, foundries, design houses, packaging companies, and design tool specialists.

The event was attended by Hyundai Mobis President Lee Gyu-suk, along with numerous C-suite executives and relevant officers from major companies, including Samsung Electronics, LX Semicon, SK keyfoundry, DB HiTek, GlobalFoundries, Dongwoon Anatech, and Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI)

This marks the first joint initiative led by private companies, including Hyundai Mobis, to address the automotive semiconductor industry. Until now, the automotive semiconductor sector has been heavily reliant on foreign products from Europe, North America, and Japan. Korean companies have now united to form a self-sustaining value chain and create new business opportunities to improve this situation.

Hyundai Mobis plans to play a leading role in fostering the Korean automotive semiconductor industry alongside the major companies participating in the forum. As a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, Hyundai Mobis occupies a strategic position connecting technology and demand between automakers and semiconductor suppliers. Furthermore, the company is simultaneously a fabless company designing semiconductors and a supply chain manager, positioning it as a prime candidate to lead the domestic semiconductor industry.

The event commenced with a welcome address by Hyundai Mobis President Lee Gyu-suk, followed by presentations and discussions on various topics including ‘The Necessity of Establishing a Korean Automotive Semiconductor Ecosystem’, ‘Strategies for Localizing Core Mobility Semiconductors’, and ‘Technical Direction for Building a Collaborative Framework’.

“We are securing independent semiconductor design capabilities while pursuing joint development with fabless companies and design houses, and expanding cooperation with major foundries. We actively encourage companies specialized in home appliances or mobile to enter the mobility sector, and through this, we will take the lead in building the domestic ecosystem,” Lee said.

Hyundai Mobis plans to play a pivotal role in developing ASK into Korea’s leading automotive semiconductor forum starting this year. The forum will be held annually, and starting next year, participation will be encouraged from startups and existing companies possessing semiconductor-related technologies. The forum will also open its doors to relevant associations and major institutions.

• Planning to build a supply chain satisfying both demand companies and suppliers simultaneously also giving an advantage in the race for R&D speed

Park Chul-hong, Executive Vice President and Head of the Semiconductor Business at Hyundai Mobis, emphasized the importance of synergy between automotive semiconductors and controllers, stating, “The key to automotive semiconductors lies in optimal integration with the controller.” He added, “To enhance the differentiated competitiveness of domestic companies, Hyundai Mobis defines controller-specific specifications and supports real-vehicle-based validation, enabling significantly faster development cycles.”

In fact, Hyundai Mobis projected that for drive systems, which determine electric vehicle range, pursuing integrated development rather than developing power semiconductors and core components separately could shorten the development time by up to nearly two years. This raises expectations that partners newly entering the automotive semiconductor field alongside Hyundai Mobis will be able to achieve results quickly.

The same applies to system semiconductors installed in controllers for core components. Hyundai Mobis is mass-producing a total of 16 types of semiconductors it developed in-house this year, including power, drive, communication, sensor, and data processing semiconductors, through external foundries. The volume reaches 20 million units. Analysis suggests that the more domestic companies participate, the faster results can be achieved in semiconductor localization, with significant economic ripple effects.

Hyundai Mobis plans to leverage this forum to actively support semiconductor companies with strengths in consumer sectors like mobile as they enter the mobility field in the short term. In fact, Hyundai Mobis’ semiconductor R&D process recently obtained the international ISO 26262 certification. The company intends to share its accumulated R&D expertise—gained throughout the entire process from design to quality management—with partners, thereby contributing to enhancing the competitiveness of domestic companies.

Among the companies participating in ASK, GlobalFoundries and Dongwoon Anatech recently completed joint development with Hyundai Mobis and are poised to begin mass production of next-generation lamps and power semiconductors. These companies, specialized fabless semiconductor companies in TV and mobile sectors respectively, are seen as examples of expanding their footprint into automotive semiconductors by partnering with Hyundai Mobis.

Meanwhile, according to a global market research firm, the automotive semiconductor market is growing rapidly at an average annual rate of 9%. This market is projected to grow to approximately $135 billion (about 188 trillion won) by 2030. Within this, Hyundai Mobis’ key order items—semiconductors for infotainment and connectivity, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and electrification—are expected to account for about 70% of the total market.

About Hyundai Mobis

Hyundai Mobis is the global no. 6 automotive supplier, headquartered in Seoul, Korea. Hyundai Mobis has outstanding expertise in sensors, sensor fusion in ECUs and software development for safety control. The company’s products also include various components for electrification, brakes, chassis and suspension, steering, airbags, lighting, and automotive electronics. Hyundai Mobis operates its R&D headquarters in Korea, with four technology centers in the United States, Germany, China, and India. For more information, please visit the website at http://www.mobis.com

Media Contact 
Choon Kee Hwang : ckhwang@mobis.com 
Jihyun Han : jihyun.han@mobis.com