Reinforced Thermoplastics: LFRT vs. GMT

As the suppliers of long fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and glass-mat thermoplastics battle for market supremacy, the winner is … the composites OEM.

Reinforced Thermoplastics: LFRT/GMT Roundup

Recent advancements in these reinforced thermoplastic technologies are expanding their performance, enabling new applications.

Composites Make Large Difference In "small" Medical, Dental Applications

Surgical instruments and dental restoratives take advantage of polymers with glass-fiber and nanomaterial reinforcements.

Phenolic Delivers More Torque

German automaker BMW and suppliers collaborate to produce the world's first continuously variable intake manifold.

Advances in sizings and surface treatments for carbon fibers

As carbon reinforcements find new applications, unfamiliar processes and resin systems make sizing and treatment surprisingly hot topics.

Roof Module Reflects Well On Paintless Composites

Unique long-fiber injection process yields a paintless high-gloss finish, 20 percent weight reduction and improved safety -- all in one shot.