Sheet Molding Compound
Dieffenbacher acquires Schmidt & Heinzmann composites business
The acquisition, which includes all intangible assets of the business unit, will expand Dieffenbacher’s SMC delivery spectrum, enable potential for portfolio growth and synergies.
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AOC introduces UV-Resistant Automotive System for SMC parts
AOC’s novel formulation, tested in the lab and in real-world environments, delivers a deep black, molded-in color that resists fading and offers high scratch resistance.
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IDI Composites opens new global headquarters, manufacturing and technology center
The Noblesville, Indiana, facility includes SMC and BMC manufacturing, an R&D center and the company’s corporate headquarters.
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Co-molding SMC with braided glass fiber demonstrates truck bed potential
Prepreg co-molding compound by IDI Composites International and A&P Technology enables new geometries and levels of strength and resiliency for automotive, mobility.
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Composite materials, design enable challenging Corvette exterior components
General Motors and partners Premix-Hadlock and Albar cite creative engineering and a move toward pigmented sheet molding compound (SMC) to produce cosmetic components that met strict thermal requirements.
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Johns Manville launches multi-end roving MultiStar 272
Multi-end fiberglass roving serves as a reliable product for SMC compounders aiming to excel in automotive applications.
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Matrix Composite highlights carbon fiber SMC prepreg Quantum-ESC
Prepreg produced by LyondellBasell features high flow, rapid tool loading capabilities.
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Mar-Bal expands SMC expertise through AltraSet materials division
The BMC company aims to fill the SMC market gap for those seeking optimal, low-volume demand with custom formulation and high material value.
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Comprehensive service formulates standard, custom SMCs
CAMX 2024: As an SMC product manufacturer, Molding Products LLC provides SMC formulations and technical support for diverse markets, from R&D to post-production.
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SMC composites progress BinC solar electric vehicles
In an interview with one of Aptera’s co-founders, CW sheds light on the inspiration behind the crowd-funded solar electric vehicle, its body in carbon (BinC) and how composite materials are playing a role in its design.
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