Automotive
Five more exciting months in composites for 2017
As I write this column, we in the Northern Hemisphere are experiencing the “dog days of summer,” that period from early July until late August when outdoor temperatures and humidity are the highest, and, it seems, business activity is at its lowest.
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CAMX 2017 exhibit preview
ACMA and SAMPE’s fourth CAMX will be the largest composites trade show in the composites industry’s largest market. Held in Orlando, FL, this year, it promises an even more robust exhibition and conference program.
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Tepex Dynalite backseat over 40% lighter than steel part
Continuous glass fiber layers designed to withstand bending and torsional stress.
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NASCAR to debut new composite body at Richmond Raceway
XFINITY Series teams to have flange-fit composite body option in 2017.
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Automated Preforming, Part 4: Drapability Testing
Textechno discusses how this test works, the new German test standard and its benefits for composites
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Plant Tour: Fraunhofer ICT, Pfinztal, Germany
This wide-ranging research center works with government and industry to develop the best of polymer composite processing, across a range of technologies.
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Superbeam: Steel and carbon fiber work together to revolutionize structural elements
New approach to CFRP-strengthened steel beams increases load capacity by >75%, enabling dramatic downsizing while maintaining traditional bolted and welded attachments.
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Automated cutter enhances bicycle production
Precision and reliability keyed startup’s success.
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FCA, Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T win Altair awards
The 5th annual Altair Enlighten Awards strive to promote and celebrate innovation in automotive lightweighting.
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CAMX 2017 show preview
At North America’s premier composites conference and exhibition, the business at hand is definitely not business as usual.
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