Automotive
Composite truck component carrier from Lanxess wins GKV/TecPart Innovation Award
Injection-molded glass fiber-reinforced PA6 component is jointly developed with system supplier and truck manufacturer for 35% less weight, replaces DLFT-based design.
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Cannon Tipos, Coriolis Composites mold complex automotive structural part from single preform
Dosing equipment for precise injection and mold engineering enable near-net-shape dry preform for HP-RTM CFRP composite part with rapid cycle time.
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Toyoda Gosei develops nanocellulose fiber-reinforced plastics for automotive parts
Newly developed CNF-reinforced plastic used in product transport containers combines 20% CNF in a general-purpose polypropylene, aims to reduce CO2 over the lifecycle of components.
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Faurecia advances biocomposites, recyclability, reduced CO2 and sustainability in automotive
Efforts include advancing NAFILean materials family in weight reduction and sustainability, as well as new Sustainable Materials division and R&D Center.
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Alef Aeronautics launches eVTOL flying car
The all-electric composite Alef Model A has a 200-mile driving range, a 110-mile flight range and fits within existing urban infrastructure for driving and parking.
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Lanxess equips SUVs with Tepex dynalite underbody paneling
Robust thermoplastic panels are 30% lighter than steel designs, features higher resistance to stone impacts or other damage, indicating future applications in electric-, hydrogen-powered vehicles.
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CDZ Compositi introduces patented 3D Flex Composite
Specialist in structural and aesthetic prepreg press parts enhances 3D shaping and flexibility in composite parts using carbon and other reinforcement fibers.
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Battery enclosure demonstrator testing proves EV feasibility, launches series production projects
Kautex Textron and Lanxess jointly developed and tested a PA6 technology demonstrator, reinforced with locally placed continuous fiber blanks, which passed all important mechanical, thermal tests.
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Cobra Advanced Composites launches flax fiber-based visual finish components
New range of sustainable, low-density, production-ready composite components meet challenging automotive OEM standards for exterior and interior applications.
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BYK Additives launches polyamide-applicable additive
BYK-Max CT 4275 surface treatment advantages, high reinforcing mechanism and distinctive morphology make it an ideal solution for composite automotive applications.
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