Carbon Fibers
Carbon Mobile relocates smartphone production to Germany
Carbon Mobile’s Carbon 1 MK II, a carbon fiber, plastic-neutral smartphone, aims to close the gap on e-waste.
WatchSalewa's new hiking boot features thermoplastic composites
The Ortles Couloir boot includes thermoplastic composites from Xenia Materials and was designed to offer both stiffness and flexibility.
Read MorePorsche races to the future with electric motors, natural fiber composites
The Mission R concept is Porsche’s vision for sustainable, all-electric customer motorsports, including a CFRP exoskeleton and natural fiber-reinforced components.
Read MoreTrelleborg unveils Soteria FRV ultra-lightweight, fire-resistant carbon fiber material
Part of Trelleborg’s range of protection materials and demonstrates applicability for EV battery boxes, enclosures and other fire risk options.
Read MoreThermoplastic tapes continue to show potential for composite aerostructures
Web Industries reports increased R&D activity within several aerospace markets enabled by the flexibility and advantages of thermoplastic tapes.
Read MoreHybrid 3D printing/machining center enables custom vehicle restoration project
3D-printed CF-filled molds made with new CMS Kreator system shorten production time, reduce costs for Bercella’s Restomod Maserati project.
Read MoreArris, U.S. Army and LIFT launch collaborative project to lightweight combat vehicles
Project will apply Arris’ Additive Molding technology to demonstrate significant vehicle weight reductions via part consolidation, topology optimization and a continuous carbon fiber composite structure.
Read MoreHexagon Purus, Ballard to power Class 6 fuel cell electric truck
Hydrogen truck will take advantage of Ballard’s FCmove fuel cell module and Hexagon’s Type IV hydrogen storage systems and ProPack battery storage for zero-emissions commercial transportation.
Read MoreMAE Museum dedicated to and built largely from new and recycled carbon fiber
Museum showcases the advancements in carbon fiber development where visitors can observe transformation process of acrylic fiber into carbon fiber.
Read MoreCarbon Fibre Grand Challenge completes Phase II, anticipates competition winners
The Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge is a three-phase competition that aims to accelerate the development and large-scale production of carbon fiber derived from Alberta Innovate’s bitumen supply.
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