Automotive

Sustainability 19 Mar 2019

More from JEC World 2019

CW continues to share composites industry news, product releases and more as the editors unpack findings from JEC 2019.

Automotive 18 Mar 2019

Fiberject process achieves 3D thermoplastic cosmetic carbon parts

Mubea Carbo Tech develops manufacturing of complex-shaped, fully integrated and high-accuracy cosmetic CFRP components for high volumes using a thermoplastic matrix.

Automotive 18 Mar 2019

CFK Valley and Carbon Composites merge to create Composites United

CFK Valley eV and Carbon Composites eV are merging under the new name Composites United eV, expanding their global network for fiber-based lightweight construction.

Adhesives 18 Mar 2019

Polyscope Polymers wins JEC Innovation Award for thermoplastic composite guide rails

The guide rails, developed for the Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic multipurpose vehicles, comprise glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastics.

Marine 18 Mar 2019

JEC Innovation Awards winners announced at JEC World 2019

Eleven winning innovations were chosen, out of the thirty finalists that had been previously selected from more than 100 applications from all over the world.

Hi-Temp Resins 18 Mar 2019

Bio4self bio-based autocomposite wins JEC Innovation Award

The Bio4self consortium has developed a bio-based and easily recyclable composite material. It is suitable for mechanically demanding components in the automotive industry.

Sustainability 15 Mar 2019

Mitsui Chemicals to establish long glass fiber-reinforced PP production facility in China

The facility will become Mitsui Chemical’s third manufacturing base for the material and is expected to increase the company’s production capacity to 10,500 tons per year.

IACMI 15 Mar 2019

Composites One and IACMI to host two-day workshop

The workshop, called “the Evolution of Composites,” will be held March 20-21 at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., U.S.

Wind/Energy 14 Mar 2019

Solvay launches release film for wind industry, displays thermoplastic auto component

At JEC World 2019, Solvay jointly displayed a thermoplastic composite steering knuckle and launched VAC-PERF A2400, a next-generation release film for the wind industry.