Injection/Overmolding

Carbon Fibers

JEC 2017 – Aiming for Industrialization

The exhibit floor in Paris reflected composites’ move toward high-rate and high-volume production.

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Weaving

Thermoplastic composites: Occupant protection in transportation

European consortium develops, validates unique hybrid process for a glass/PA6 engine-compartment bulkhead to replace stamped steel on commercial trucks.

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KraussMaffei's new one-step forming and back injection for composites

KraussMaffei is working on the development of new hybrid materials and processes in collaboration with the Dresden University of Technology.

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Editorial

Autocomposites and the myth of $5/lb carbon fiber

The $5/lb line in the sand comes with a similar challenge that, ultimately, will determine the fate of carbon fiber in automotive: Manufacturability.

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Pressure Vessels

JEC World 2017 exhibit preview

JEC World will be held March 14-16 in Paris. CW previews some of the products and technologies that will be at the show.

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Out of Autoclave

Composites in Class A body panels: Evolution continues

Low-density SMCs lead the way as fiber-reinforced polymers make headway in auto components that must please the eye.

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Medical

Plant Tour: Tri-Mack Plastics Manufacturing, Bristol, RI, US

Precision thermoplastics parts manufacturer expands into hybrid composites to help meet OEM demand for higher performance while trimming weight, cost and lead times.

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Weaving

Durable composite pallet comes to market

Selective reinforcements paired with commodity materials, plus long-term partnerships, make this pallet concept a winner.

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Engel to present pre-series production solutions at Composites Europe

In partnership with Schöfer, Engel has developed a pre-series manufacturing cell for the manufacture of thermoplastic fiber-reinforced components using the in-situ polymerization technology.

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Carbon Fibers

SPE Automotive Division names winners of automotive awards competition

In the Aftermarket category, the winner was the carbon fiber composite spoiler on the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette sports cars.

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