Automotive
Gurit sells automotive composites business to Carbopress
The Hungary-based components manufacturing business has been sold to Italian-based Carbopress.
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2020 Ford GT supercar upgrades include carbon fiber limited edition
The 2020 Ford GT Liquid Carbon edition includes a clearcoat to emphasize the weave on the GT’s carbon fiber body.
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SPE issues call for scholarship, award nominations
The SPE Automotive Division is looking for nominations for this year’s Automotive Innovation Awards and ACCE student scholarship recipients.
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ACMA president Tom Dobbins to resign after 13 years of leadership
The resignation is effective March 14, 2020. A search committee will be appointed to recruit a replacement.
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Solvay showcases low-cost prepreg and parts approach using Cygnet Texkimp filament winder
High-speed, tailored preforms are used with Solvay double diaphragm forming (DDF) and compression molding to produce cost-effective, medium-volume auto and aero parts.
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Hexcel, NaCa Systems develop hybrid carbon/wood fiber composite car seat back
Benefits are said to include a 40% weight savings and improved carbon footprint.
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FRIMO, Hennecke form strategic partnership for automotive applications
The companies will combine their core competencies with a focus on polyurethane and other materials applications for the production of passenger vehicles.
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Teijin, Envision Virgin Racing announce multi-year partnership
The Teijin Group will develop high-performance materials and products for the team’s all-electric Formula E racecars.
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3D printing, composite materials enable motorsports design flexibility
A collegiate Formula SAE racing team used Windform carbon fiber-filled composite materials and laser sintering technology to streamline part design.
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JEC announces finalists for 2020 Innovation Awards
JEC Group has announced its JEC Innovation Awards finalists, 33 total from 11 categories. Winners will be announced at JEC World 2020 on March 4.
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