LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ OFC08V Compound, innovative material solution enabling the world first LDS antenna design for 5G infrastructure
Established in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards is the only S&T (science and technology) awards competition that recognizes new commercial products, technologies, and materials for their technological significance that are available for sale or license. The R&D 100 Awards, celebrating the program's 60th Anniversary this year, has long been a benchmark of excellence for industry sectors as diverse as telecommunications, high-energy physics, software, manufacturing, and biotechnology. This 2022 R&D 100 winner is listed below, along with its respective category.
Category: Mechanical/Materials
Developers: SABIC
China (Mainland)
Product Description:LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ OFC08V Compound is the first laser direct structuring (LDS) material solution on the market for 5G infrastructure applications. By delivering multifunction of easy plating, dimensional stability, heat resistance and reduced dielectric loss, it inspires customers to create new possibilities for high heat plastics in advanced 5G antenna design.
Developers: SABIC
China (Mainland)
Product Description:LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ OFC08V Compound is the first laser direct structuring (LDS) material solution on the market for 5G infrastructure applications. By delivering multifunction of easy plating, dimensional stability, heat resistance and reduced dielectric loss, it inspires customers to create new possibilities for high heat plastics in advanced 5G antenna design.

Success in antenna for 5G base station