Reinforcements

Automotive 21 Oct 2022

Faurecia advances biocomposites, recyclability, reduced CO2 and sustainability in automotive

Efforts include advancing NAFILean materials family in weight reduction and sustainability, as well as new Sustainable Materials division and R&D Center.

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Automotive 20 Oct 2022

Alef Aeronautics launches eVTOL flying car

The all-electric composite Alef Model A has a 200-mile driving range, a 110-mile flight range and fits within existing urban infrastructure for driving and parking.

Sustainability 20 Oct 2022

SUREbridge project renovation underway in Norway

FiberCore Europe partner MSS implements SUREbridge, a sustainable composites method to strengthen and repair concrete bridges so that they can exist for 50+ years.

Carbon Fibers 19 Oct 2022

Clean Energy Research Foundation demonstrates “double-strength" carbon fibers

Development of fibers through the macromolecular assembly, coalescence of CNTs result in ultra-strong nanomaterials with high electrical and thermal conductivity.

ATL/AFP 19 Oct 2022

Cygnet Texkimp builds high-precision slitter spooler rewinder for industry trials

Demonstration machine can precisely slit and wind up to 48 tapes from continuous thermoset UD carbon fiber prepreg, with additional material compatibilities.

Automotive 18 Oct 2022

Lanxess equips SUVs with Tepex dynalite underbody paneling

Robust thermoplastic panels are 30% lighter than steel designs, features higher resistance to stone impacts or other damage, indicating future applications in electric-, hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Glass Fibers 18 Oct 2022

Aeler fiberglass shipping containers enhance transport insulation, payload, visibility

Unit One container is capable of transporting more cargo, reducing maritime transport emissions by 20% and incorporates embedded sensors for tracking and monitoring.

Carbon Fibers 17 Oct 2022

CDZ Compositi introduces patented 3D Flex Composite

Specialist in structural and aesthetic prepreg press parts enhances 3D shaping and flexibility in composite parts using carbon and other reinforcement fibers.

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Carbon Fibers 14 Oct 2022

Forvia brand Faurecia exhibits XL CGH2 tank, cryogenic LH2 storage solution for heavy-duty trucks

Part of its full hydrogen solutions portfolio at IAA Transportation 2022, Faurecia also highlighted sustainable thermoplastic tanks and smart tanks for better safety via structural integrity monitoring.