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Multi-material toolbox for cost-effective, scalable EV battery enclosure design
Mexico-based automotive Tier 1 Katcon has developed a “toolbox” of material, process and joining options aiming to serve a range of electric vehicle requirements.
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Lifting arm concept and automated repair training to propel portable repair system
Looking to commercialize its Portable Scarfing/Composite Repair System concept, AGFM and partners offer specialized training, lifting and inspection systems.
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Pressurized steam-based composites recycling for full fiber reclamation
Longworth’s DEECOM process for composites recycling claims to produce intact fiber and resin reclamation with near-virgin properties.
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SNO-GO ski bikes increase performance, reduce weight with carbon fiber components
Engineered with articulated rear skis for more control and accessibility, SNO-GO’s new hexagon-shaped carbon fiber components reduce weight and increase performance.
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Pultruded fiberglass rods enhance athletic training device
Jump Sticks, developed by Flexi-StiX LLC, combine pultruded fiberglass rods within a PVC tube to produce a semi-flexible but resistant training device for enhanced dynamic athletic training.
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Protocol aims to improve testing of thermal runaway for composite EV battery enclosures
Hyundai-Kia and Forward Engineering developed a resistive, heater-based material test, recently published as a UL standard, to aid and speed composite battery enclosure development.
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Envisioning high-volume, 100% composite wheels
Vision Wheel debuted its first carbon fiber composite wheel at CAMX 2021, claiming its low-cost, high-volume process can be scaled up for performance vehicles, UTVs and — ultimately — passenger EVs.
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NASA Institute develops carbon nanotube-based composites for Mars spacecraft
The five-year project employs computational modeling techniques to build composite panels that are three times stiffer and stronger than current carbon fiber to enable manned missions to Mars.
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University of Iceland develops process for manufacturing one-piece racecar airfoils
Called the “Spark” method and based on a method for producing CFRP prosthetics, this single-mold, adhesive-free process is said to show potential for a variety of applications.
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Modular draping system shows potential for wrinkle-free, automated dry fiber layup
Through research programs FlexProCFK and AutoBLADE, Leibniz University and partners are developing a robot-mounted layup system for complex CFRP parts.
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BMW rolls out multi-material Carbon Cage with 2022 iX vehicle line
For its new battery-electric iX sports activity vehicle, BMW combines CFRP strategies from previous i3, i8 and 7-Series designs and adds CFRTP for a lightweight, rigid frame.
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Customized resin flow mesh products save time, cost for wind turbine blade manufacturers
As longer composite wind blades are developed, customized mesh products help OEMs and kitting companies control resin flow and remove air voids during infusion.
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