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.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
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.
Read MoreJohns 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.
Read MoreMatrix Composite highlights carbon fiber SMC prepreg Quantum-ESC
Prepreg produced by LyondellBasell features high flow, rapid tool loading capabilities.
Read MoreMar-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.
Read MoreComprehensive 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.
Read MoreSMC 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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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.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
Ply stacking, cutting process optimized via automation, smaller footprint
CAMX 2024: Schmidt & Heinzmann customers are able to produce SMC or dry fiber fabric stacks more efficiently thanks to the AutoCut Pick&Place system.
Read MoreWAG Wernli to produce composite brackets for Dufour Aero2 drone
The Swiss company was chosen for its C-SMC expertise, which will replace original aluminum brackets to enhance weight savings, corrosion resistance and adhesive bonding capabilities.
Read MoreSMC BMC Design Award 2024 winners showcase projects at JEC World
Awards ceremony to be held on March 6th will recognize the top three selected SMC and BMC designs submitted by European design students and young design professionals.
Read MoreComposite resins price change report
CW’s running summary of resin price change announcements from major material suppliers that serve the composites manufacturing industry.
Read MoreNational Composites announces partners with compression toolmaker Laval
The new alliance will broaden National Composites’ capabilities in SMC and BMC and tooling, while providing customers with comprehensive solutions, from initial design to final delivery.
Read MoreDieffenbacher highlights Fibercut system for increased productivity
Dieffenbacher’s fully automated cutting and stacking system enables automated SMC processing applications.
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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.
Hannah Mason
Technical Editor, CompositesWorld
Improving carbon fiber SMC simulation for aerospace parts
Simutence and Engenuity demonstrate a virtual process chain enabling evaluation of process-induced fiber orientations for improved structural simulation and failure load prediction of a composite wing rib.
Read MoreAptera joins forces with C.P.C. Group to accelerate solar EV production
Specialized composite bodies are being produced in Modena, Italy, for Aptera’s BinC vehicle, enabling eventual manufacturing ramp-up of 40 vehicles/day to meet demand targets.
Read MoreSMC simulation tool enhances design optimization
CAMX 2023: FiRMA, Engenuity’s new approach to SMC, uses a predictive technique that accurately reflects material properties and determine the performance range an SMC part or structure will exhibit.
Read MoreGraphene-enhanced SMC boosts molded component properties
CAMX 2023: Commercially sold GrapheneBlack SMC from NanoXplore increases part strength, stiffness and provides other benefits for transportation, renewable energy, energy storage and industrial markets.
Read MoreSMCCreate 2023 invites attendees, presentation speakers
The SMC/BMC-focused event will take place from Nov. 7-8 in Prague, targeting experienced designers and those that may be new to applying SMC/BMC materials.
Read MoreA digital twin to validate SMC performance in suspension structures
High-fidelity, anisotropic behavior material card, integrated with process simulation, structural FEA and validated with CT and physical tests enables optimization proven in award-winning SMC suspension knuckle.
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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.
Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media
Price, performance, protection: EV battery enclosures, Part 1
Composite technologies are growing in use as suppliers continue efforts to meet more demanding requirements for EV battery enclosures.
Read MoreMaterials & Processes: Resin matrices for composites
The matrix binds the fiber reinforcement, gives the composite component its shape and determines its surface quality. A composite matrix may be a polymer, ceramic, metal or carbon. Here’s a guide to selection.
Read MoreMaterials & Processes: Fabrication methods
There are numerous methods for fabricating composite components. Selection of a method for a particular part, therefore, will depend on the materials, the part design and end-use or application. Here's a guide to selection.
Read MoreDucati introduces lightweight motorcycle seat support rear frame
Forged molding compound (FMC) material from Mitsubishi Chemical and Gemini Composites replaces aluminum part on Ducati Hypermotard 939, reduces part weight by 40%.
Read MoreSMC BMC Design Award 2022 winners are revealed
Gold and Silver awards include SMC LightTurn design for seated showering, an SMC floating platforms for sustainable, floating gardens and a BMC TileTurn Solar reflective sustainable roofing solution.
Read MoreCan 3D printing debottleneck prototype tool production?
Preliminary IACMI/ORNL study evaluates viability of using polymer additive tooling to compression mold SMC.
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