Automotive
AOC, Zoltek, Astar develop novel CF-SMC for high-performance automotive parts on an industrial scale
The combination of Zoltek’s low-cost split-tow fiber and Daron SMC resin from AOC and Astar produces CF-SMC with enhanced mechanical properties, low part emissions, cost efficiency and design freedom.
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iPul pultrusion system enhances Carbon TT’s CFRP profile production for vehicle chassis
Krauss Maffei’s subsidiary, Pultrex, delivers a customized iPul pultrusion system for the production of large profile parts for around 70,000 vehicle chassis annually.
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The Society of Plastics Engineers names top five innovators
The organization’s Hall of Fame committee selected its top five leading innovations from the previous 37 winners from 1983 to 2019.
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Riding pretty: Hybrid upper control arms move to pickups
Short-glass/PA6 with metallic inserts reduces mass, running torque, joint wear on the Ram 1500 half-ton pickup truck.
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Teijin boosts heat-resistant carbon fiber prepreg production
Renegade Materials Corp., its U.S. subsidiary, is expanding its prepreg production capacity by approximately 2.5 times to meet advanced aerospace solutions and industrial applications.
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IDI Composites selected for high-performance carbon fiber forged wheels
Composite performance wheels offer 40% less weight and high-volume production cost competitive with aluminum alloy alternatives.
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Hyundai selects IDI Composites’ Fortium thermoset material for Santa Cruz truck box
The Fortium series imparts 40-65% discontinuous glass fiber reinforcement with high-strength and impact resistance in “scratch black” for a highly functional truck bed in the 2022 Sport Adventure Vehicle (SAV).
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Hemp fiber composites incorporated into electric racecar bodywork
Aiming for higher sustainability, Bercella and Romeo Ferraris developed several hemp fiber composite bodywork components for the Giulia PURE ETCR vehicle.
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The Native Lab launches new edition of monocoque design course
The online workshop begins Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 and offers nine sessions covering an in-depth composite monocoque design process from former McLaren and Koenigsegg car designers.
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Lanxess Tepex composite material lightweights luxury sedan load compartment well
PA6 Tepex dynalite thermoplastic blank reinforced with continuous glass fiber fabrics withstands high mechanical stresses and achieve 30% lighter weight than comparable sheet metal components.
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