Automotive
McLaren Automotive to begin work on new composites technology centre
The McLaren Composites Technology Centre will manufacture the lightweight carbon fiber tubs used in the company’s sports cars and super cars.
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Ekoa TP, better than wood
Flax fiber/bio-thermoplastic composite provide look and feel of wood but higher properties, targeting $80 billion interiors market and, eventually, a wood replacement for construction.
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JEC Group to highlight latest composites technologies at upcoming international auto industry events
Composites pavilions are organized by JEC Group and supported by major composites manufacturers will showcase composites solutions for the automotive industry.
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Swedish multi-sectorial innovation network aims for a lighter tomorrow
The LIGHTer network works to coordinate what is happening in research, development, technology and competence development in Swedish industry.
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Arevo in 2018: Industrialized production of continuous fiber 3D-printed parts
With new CEO and $12.5 million in B-series financing, Arevo will have eight direct energy deposition (DED) cells attacking its parts production backlog by year-end.
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High Strain Dynamics to offer R&D services
The company is expanding its business to act as a strategic technical partner to assist companies with product development, material testing and process optimization.
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UPS to deploy fleet of composite EVs in London, Paris
UPS is working with UK firm ARRIVAL to develop a pilot fleet of 35 composites-intensive electric delivery vehicles that will be trialed in London and Paris.
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SGL and Automotive Management Consulting announce cooperation to develop "xFK in 3D" technology
SGL Sigrapreg TowPreg used in patented 3D winding process to produce lightweight, optimized composite structures with efficiency, speed and reduced waste.
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Structural Composites receives Innovation Company of the Year Award
The company has been recognized for its next-generation CoCure hybrid metal/composite technology featured in Wabash National’s 53 ft semi-trailers.
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Tepex technology featured in center console armrest manufacturing demonstration
Composite sheet technology from specialty chemicals company Lanxess featured in live production demonstration during NPE2018.
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