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Article Published on 2/26/2024
Optimizing machining for composites: Tool designs, processes and Industry 4.0 systems

Hufschmied moves beyond optimized milling and drilling tools to develop SonicShark inline quality control system and Cutting Edge World cloud platform for optimized tool use and processes.

News Published on 4/7/2022
BMW Group invests in Bcomp for high-performance natural fiber components 

Collaborative partnership in motorsport moves to the next level for the use of renewable raw materials for future vehicle model components, and joint R&D materials work for production vehicles is underway.

News Published on 12/3/2021
Bcomp invests in new Fribourg production facility

New in-house capabilities will allow the sustainable lightweight manufacturer to explore a more scalable production process for its natural fiber solutions.

News Published on 11/20/2023
Alliance for European Flax-Linen and Hemp reports increasing flax fiber adoption in marine

The natural fiber is increasing traction across several marine applications, including in projects by Greenboats, Northern Light Composites, the Beneteau Group and others.

News Published on 8/14/2020
Volta Trucks incorporates Bcomp’s natural fiber technologies in automotive application

Bcomp’s natural flax fibers and bio-based resin derived from rapeseed oil ensures sustainability, safety and significant weight savings. 

News Published on 11/17/2021
Bcomp developments continue to drive natural fiber toward scalability in motorsports

The Swiss sustainable lightweight manufacturer announces new developments for vehicle interiors, sustainability analyses results for ampliTEX and powerRibs reinforcements and recent technology recognition.

News Published on 6/21/2022
BMW unveils new M4 GT4 race car, features most natural fiber parts for GT series to date

Bcomp ampliTex and powerRibs technologies make up bodywork components such as the hood, front splitter, doors, trunk and rear wing and several interior components, taking next steps for future production models.

 

News Published on 3/25/2022
Bcomp, KTM Technologies brake cover listed as finalist for JEC Innovation Awards 2022

Flax fibers were used to reduce the COemission of the motocross brake cover by 82%, with KTM’s Conexus for effective bonding between thermoset and thermoplastic parts.

 

News Published on 9/23/2021
Natural fiber-intensive Aura EV concept car unveiled

The all-electric vehicle concept was developed with natural fiber composite body panels designed by BAMD Composites with Bcomp materials.

Article Published on 6/7/2022
JEC World 2022, Part 2: Recycling, natural fibers and additive manufacturing

CW associate editor Hannah Mason recaps several technologies seen on display at JEC World 2022, including new developments from Bcomp, Massivit 3D, Gen 2 Carbon and more.

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