October 07, 2026
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 7, 2026 — LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) and exoIQ are collaborating on advanced material solutions for exoIQ’s B900 active back exoskeleton, a wearable system that supports users during physically demanding activities.
Drawing on capabilities from its Advanced Polymer Solutions and Olefins and Polyolefins businesses, LYB provides an integrated portfolio of materials for the application. Glass fiber-reinforced polyamide delivers mechanical strength and dimensional stability, polypropylene supports impact resistance, processability and lightweight design and masterbatch solutions provide consistent color and appearance.
“This collaboration demonstrates the value of bringing together materials and expertise from across LYB,” said Frank Noeltgen, vice president of Advanced Polymer Solutions Europe at LYB. “By working closely with exoIQ, we deliver an integrated solution that meets the application’s structural, performance and design requirements. The collaboration reinforces our role as a trusted innovator and full solutions provider.”
The B900 active back exoskeleton provides support during physically demanding activities such as lifting, carrying and working in a forward-leaning position. By helping reduce physical strain and effort, the wearable solution can make demanding everyday tasks more manageable for workers in logistics, production and skilled trades.
“The B900 requires materials that balance strength, durability, lightweight performance and design,” said [Dr. Bernward Otten, founder and managing director, exoIQ. “The breadth of the LYB portfolio and the team’s material innovation approach help us identify complementary solutions for different components of the system.”
Through this collaboration, LYB connects expertise across its businesses and translates customer needs into comprehensive material solutions that enhance the performance and design of the complete application.
For more information about LYB and its advanced materials portfolio, please visit lyb.com.
About LyondellBasell
We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions
for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are
enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our
customers, investors and society. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader
in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative
products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water
and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit lyb.com or follow
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About exoIQ
exoIQ GmbH was founded in Hamburg in 2017 and develops intelligently designed support
systems. Its roots lie in a university research project at Helmut Schmidt University, where research
into exoskeletons has been ongoing since 2014. In 2018, exoIQ joined the TTS Group, consisting
of companies such as Festool, and SawStop, and has since benefited from their development
expertise. The first exoIQ product, the S700 active shoulder exoskeleton, has been on the market
since fall 2023. Designed specifically for the lower back, the Active Back Exoskeleton B900 was
released in 2025. exoIQ's mission is to support, strengthen, and relieve people in industrial
workplaces and protect them from physical injury—thereby positively changing the future of work.