Automotive

Glass Fibers 24 Oct 2022

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.

ATL/AFP 21 Oct 2022

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.

Automotive 21 Oct 2022

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.

Sustainability 21 Oct 2022

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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Carbon Fibers 20 Oct 2022

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.

Automotive 18 Oct 2022

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.

Compression Molding 17 Oct 2022

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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Electric Vehicles 14 Oct 2022