Automotive

Core

HyWaSand demonstrates large-series production potential for automotive TP sandwich components

Storage compartment flap for truck interior produced via fully automated continuous fiber thermoplastic sandwich molding technology shows suitability for series manufacture.

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Automotive

Corvette E-Ray wins Best Performance Car of 2023

The GM Corvette Z06 sports Carbon Revolution carbon fiber wheels, cutting weight, increasing range and providing a noticeable difference in driveability.

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Automotive

Carbon Rivers uses composites, coatings expertise to modify Mazda RX-8 EV

Petrol-driven car has been converted to all electric for the upcoming 24 Hours of Lemons Endurance Race.

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Trends

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NPX1 vehicle debuts carbon fiber hybrid wheel

Twenty-one-inch, ~10-kilogram hybrid wheel, developed by Dymag in partnership with Hankuk Carbon, is part of an intensive development program by Hyundai.

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Prepregs

Syensqo expands bio-based portfolio with novel MTM epoxy prepreg

Bio-based MTM 49-3 responds to sustainability goals in automotive, containing 30% bio-sourced monomers.  

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Automotive

Lightweight, flame-retardant composite applications highlight mobility, sustainability trends

JEC World 2024: A variety of applications demonstrate Envalior’s Tepex composite materials portfolio, from automotive to hydrogen.

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Automotive

Flax fiber-based technologies target application diversity

JEC World 2024: Bcomp continues the tradition of exhibiting components from diverse markets, including motorsport, wider mobility and performance sports equipment, that incorporate ampliTex and powerRibs fibers.

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Automotive

SPE calls for Automotive Innovation Awards nominations

The 53rd Awards Gala, taking place Nov. 23, 2024, is open for those interested in submitting winning automotive parts highlighting the game-changing aspect of plastics and polymeric materials.

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Biomaterials

Optiplan automotive sandwich panels optimized via AOC rPET resin series

Incorporation of AOC’s Synolite rPET resins into FRP cover sheets enables the development of more eco-friendly truck construction.

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Sustainability

Materi’act Dallas formed to deliver sustainable compounds to North America carmakers

A joint venture between Forvia’s Materi’act and PCR Recycling, the Texas-based company expects to produce recycled polymers that strengthen the demand and use of sustainable materials in automotive and other industries.

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