Automotive
Multimaterialism is back in the Audi A8
Audi shares details about the use of carbon fiber composites, steel, aluminum and magnesium in the Audi Space Frame (ASF) for the next-generation A8.
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Hybrid carbon fiber/aluminum suspension knuckle
Yields 26% greater stiffness via bonded prepreg patch.
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Gardner Business Index at 55.3 in February
Business expectations soar as the US composites industry posts growth in every geographical area.
Read MoreComposites: Hiding in plain sight
We need a collective public relations campaign to create more awareness of composites’ benefits.
Read MoreKey takeaways from JEC World 2017
A quick read of the composites tea leaves after JEC World 2017.
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Another opportunity to meet, and learn, in Paris
At the JEC World 2017, improvements in materials and processes were present at nearly every stand, with the emphasis on automotive-capable production speeds.
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JEC 2017 – Aiming for Industrialization
The exhibit floor in Paris reflected composites’ move toward high-rate and high-volume production.
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InFactory Solutions with Airbus
Airbus spin-off supplying Industry 4.0 systems for composites completes first qualification and discusses future developments for defect position visualization.
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Modular racking system expedites delivery
Bionic design and anisotropic elements enable this modular racking system concept to fulfill last-mile delivery goals.
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500,000 parts per year? No problem!
BENTELER-SGL develops fully automated HP-RTM production of the weight- and space-saving composite leaf spring for Volvo’s multi-model SPA global platform.
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