Automotive
Basaltex reveals basalt fiber milestone for use in rail carriage interiors
Testing and development of basalt fiber, bioresin and rPET combo achieves rigidity, fire resistance and lightweight properties that meet railway application standards.
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Sigmatex approved for National Manufacturing Competitiveness Levels funding
Industry-led program serves to increase Sigmatex’s CFRP capability and competitiveness relative to the changing needs of the automotive sector.
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Axiom Materials announces narrow slit tow prepregs for electric, CNG and hydrogen-powered vehicles
High-temperature carbon fiber tow prepregs are compatible with AFP and filament winding processes for the development of large structural parts such as lithium-ion battery containers or pressure vessels.
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ThermHex, EconCore invest in automated production for PP honeycomb sandwich, recycled PET products
Targeting recycled and high-performance thermoplastic options, automated R&D lines increase volume and speed for honeycomb, sandwich panel and finished part production.
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Ferrari 812 Competizione makes extensive use of carbon fiber
Composite materials enhance performance and minimize mass for a faster vehicle. The limited edition car also offers fully composite wheels, which weigh 42% less than alloy options.
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Hexion partners with Rassini for composite leaf spring application in new Ford F-150 model
Pickup truck model’s hybrid rear suspension is supported by a composite helper spring which uses Hexion’s epoxy resin system and is processed via HP-RTM.
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SPE ACCE sends out nominations call for innovative parts competition
Registered conference participants may nominate any original equipment or aftermarket composite parts or prototypes. Abstracts are due June 30.
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EconCore thermoplastic honeycomb cores deliver high-heat performance, facilitates recyclability
Honeycomb cores incorporate Sabic NORYL GTX resin for improved dimensional stability, lower water absorption and demonstration of thermoset composite skin compatibility.
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Trelleborg unveils high-temperature castable epoxy tooling material
Low-density TC350 epoxy board supports the creation of tooling in a range of sizes and complexities for carbon fiber, PP and GFRP parts.
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Hyosung Advanced Materials increases PAN carbon fiber production for fuel tank cylinders
Third production line will bring an additional 2,500 tons of carbon fiber per year for industrial applications, infrastructure and type III and IV CNG and hydrogen pressure vessels.
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