Automotive
Lorenz develops natural fiber bulk molding compound
Lorenz Kunststofftechnik has developed a bulk molding compound (BMC) that combines polyester with jute, cotton or sisal fiber that the company says exhibits, depending on the composition, properties similar to traditional FRP.
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Automated Preforming, Part 6: Coriolis Composites
Pioneer in automated fiber placement (AFP) advances preforms for overmolded thermoplastic composites enabling production of one automotive part every 20 seconds.
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Fast and Faster: Rapid-cure resins drive down cycle times
New systems include sub-1-minute cures ideal for higher automotive production volumes.
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Clemson University researcher works to close the gap on composite costs
Rising prices for steel and aluminum could make composite materials more attractive for automotive manufacturing.
Read MoreComposites – A neophyte’s quandary
An oft-cited concern is that new engineers are not exposed to composites as part of their materials science courses.
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TPI and Navistar to build all-composite Class 8 truck
Class 8 truck comprised of a composite tractor and frame rails will result in an estimated 30% reduction in weight and improve freight efficiency.
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Magna launches Germany-based Composites Center of Excellence
The new Composites Center of Excellence aims to help European automakers meet emissions requirements with lightweight structures and exterior components made of advanced materials.
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Voith unveils digital carbon fiber manufacturing line
Patented production line used to produce the carbon fiber reinforced plastic rear panel for the new Audi A8.
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BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe features CFRP roof
New M variant concept car featuring a carbon-fiber-reinforced-plastic roof shows off BMW’s new design language.
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Automation, automotive, recycling and more from JEC World 2018
Mass production of automotive composites, recycling and composites in shipbuilding are just some of the themes from this year’s JEC.
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