TRB Lightweight Structures, Toyota form JV for high-volume composite parts for EVs
The new venture has opened a U.S. location and will begin delivering composite battery enclosures to a Tier 1 supplier to the truck and bus industry this year.
Read MoreEuCIA announces addition of new carbon fiber data to Eco Impact Calculator
The European Composites Industry Association’s Eco Impact Calculator is a free life cycle assessment tool to calculate a composite part’s ecological footprint.
Read MoreForward Engineering expands with North American branch
The Germany-based automotive composites engineering and consulting firm cites electrification and automation as drivers of growth in the North American market.
Read MoreInstitute for Plastics Processing at RWTH Aachen University to build "Smart Factory"
The Plastics Innovation Centre 4.0 is expected to open by 2022, and will be a completely interconnected, 4,205-square-meter R&D environment.
Read MoreJEC World 2020 preview: Trelleborg
Trelleborg Applied Technologies is showcasing advancements across its range of epoxy tooling boards.
Read MoreJEC World 2020 preview: CGTech
CGTech is providing live demonstrations of the latest version of its VERICUT software, VERICUT Composite Programming (VCP) and VERICUT Composite Simulation (VCS).
Read MoreJEC World 2020 preview: COBRA International
COBRA is exhibiting its latest foiling board technology and is presenting its process for recycling and reusing epoxy resin windsurf parts.
Read MoreJEC World 2020 preview: Michelman
Michelman is showcasing its expanding portfolio of water-based fiber sizing solutions, including the Hydrosize product line.
Read MoreJEC World 2020 preview: TeXtreme
Spread tow brand TeXtreme is releasing new versions of its fabric in multiple colors, in collaboration with Hypetex.
Read MoreRocket Launch awarded NASA contract for lunar CubeSat launch
The CAPSTONE CubeSat is scheduled for launch from Virginia, U.S. in 2021.
Read MoreAMRC, NCC, Dowty Propellers to develop lightweight composite propeller blades
The collaborators aim to create innovative designs and manufacturing processes for braided aircraft propeller blades.
Read MoreAirbus A330-800 receives joint EASA and FAA Type Certification
The widebody aircraft, part of the A330neo family, incorporates composite materials, a 3D-optimized wing and other advances for 25% reduced fuel consumption.
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