Automotive
Fraunhofer opens new project center for lightweight construction
The new center in Poland aims to promote the development and production of hybrid lightweight components.
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New SAERTEX products offer fire protection
The company has released two new products in the area of fire protection for composites, SAERTEX LEO Coated Fabric and SAERcore LEO.
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New research project aims to boost electric vehicle performance
The research will develop cost effective, scalable carbon fiber composite solutions, with goal of boosting the performance of electric vehicles.
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BASF develops particle foam based on polyethersulfone
New foam is characterized by high-temperature resistance, inherent flame retardancy and light weight coupled with good stiffness and strength.
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BAC, Haydale and Pentaxia to explore graphene use in automotive industry
Production-readiness project will test graphene-enhanced composite body panel technology for potential larger-volume opportunities across the market.
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CG Rail unveils world's first CFRP rail vehicle
The car body consists of 70 percent carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and is 30 percent lighter than a conventional aluminum construction.
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New carbon fiber filament brings 3D printing closer to industrial production
Royal DSM launches new carbon fiber filled grade PA6/66 filament Novamid ID1030 CF10 for 3D printing.
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Asahi Kasei launches Thermylene P11
Next-generation family of glass-reinforced polypropylene (PP) compounds opens new opportunities for thinwall molding of interior and exterior automotive parts.
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Globe, UDRI announce Composites Technology Center
Composites Technology Center to support materials/process development and applications development/demonstration projects for multiple markets.
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CFRP employed in oil control valve
Asian automaker replaces machined aluminum in an injection molded oil control valve with carbon fiber-reinforced composite.
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