Materials
SHD Composites expands into US
The company’s new pre-preg manufacturing and distribution site will be based in Charlotte, NC, US, with on-site manufacturing commencing Q1 of 2019.
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New research project aims to boost electric vehicle performance
The research will develop cost effective, scalable carbon fiber composite solutions, with goal of boosting the performance of electric vehicles.
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New Dutch research center focuses on thermoplastic composites
The goal of the TPAC is to reduce processing costs to broaden the use of thermoplastic composites for more sectors.
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BAC, Haydale and Pentaxia to explore graphene use in automotive industry
Production-readiness project will test graphene-enhanced composite body panel technology for potential larger-volume opportunities across the market.
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CG Rail unveils world's first CFRP rail vehicle
The car body consists of 70 percent carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and is 30 percent lighter than a conventional aluminum construction.
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FPC to explore new production concepts for lightweight components
SGL Carbon and Fraunhofer IGCV have officially opened a new Fiber Placement Center in Meitingen, Germany.
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Shape expands pattern machining capacity
The company has grown its capacity for epoxy pattern machining with a recent expansion.
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AZL and IKV explore thermoplastic tapes in injection molded parts
Study explores how thermoplastic tapes might reduce costs and increase performance of injection molded parts.
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Asahi Kasei launches Thermylene P11
Next-generation family of glass-reinforced polypropylene (PP) compounds opens new opportunities for thinwall molding of interior and exterior automotive parts.
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Continuous Fiber Manufacturing (CFM) with moi composites
Continuous fiber 3D printing using epoxy, vinylester and acrylic with continuous glass, carbon, basalt and other fibers, including deposition along nonlinear curves, is only the beginning.
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