Automotive
Johns Manville launches multi-end roving MultiStar 272
Multi-end fiberglass roving serves as a reliable product for SMC compounders aiming to excel in automotive applications.
Read MoreVolkswagen unveils hemp fiber-based leather alternative with Revoltech
Bio-based surface material made from industrial hemp is being developed and tested for possible use in Volkswagen vehicles from 2028 onward.
Read MoreKraussMaffei, AIM collaboration achieves HP-RTM carbon fiber wheel rims
KraussMaffei supported, coordinated and delivered compact production equipment tailored to design and process needs for high-quality automotive rims.
Read MoreComposites reinvent transportation
Celebrating National Composites Week, CW shares ways in which composites continue to evolve mass transit.
Read MoreSPE ACCE sustainability panel explores circular automotive barriers
A discussion led by panelists from Volkswagen of America, Plastics Recycling, Rebuilders Automotive Supply and ReMA will shine a light on the topic of recycling and circularity in the automotive space.
Read MoreEpisode 47: Celebrating National Composites Week - Interviews with Christopher Mims, Wall Street Journal; Joe Brennan, Joby Aviation
The theme of National Composites Week 2024 is "Composites Reinvent the World" — this episode explores some of the various applications that are reshaping the way we travel and stay connected.
ListenComposites reinvent automotive
To celebrate National Composites Week, CW shares some of the latest innovations in automotive composites, from new process technologies to novel commercial applications.
Read MoreCarbon fiber wheels added to Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two
Carbon Revolution’s 23-inch composite wheel option contributes to ~168 pounds in weight savings, minimizing unsprung mass while improving handling acceleration and ride quality.
Read MoreSPE recognizes Tom Russell with 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
A founder and retired partner at Allied Composites Technology LLC, Russell will be recognized at the November SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Gala for his contributions to composite materials use in passenger vehicles.
Read MoreAltair announces 12th annual Enlighten Award winners
Companies like Syensqo, Weav3D, Toyota, CompositeEdge and Teijin Automotive Technologies are recognized for their composites-forward approaches to more sustainable, energy-efficient automotive efforts.
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