Automotive
Moving toward sustainable automotive parts manufacturing
How can the automotive supply chain prepare for future sustainability requirements? Tier 1 Kautex Textron discusses emissions reduction, design for circularity and transition to recycled/bio-based plastics.
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McLaren develops aerospace-inspired ART method for volume composite super car engineering
Automated rapid tape (ART) technique, already deployed at the MCTC and to be used for future McLaren models, is capable of producing lighter, stiffer and stronger carbon fiber structures with less waste.
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SPE calls for Automotive Innovation Awards nominations
The 54th Awards Gala, taking place Nov. 5, 2025, is open for those interested in submitting winning automotive parts highlighting the game-changing aspect of plastics and polymeric materials.
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Bcomp, SFG Composites to scale up automotive flax fiber
Bcomp natural fiber reinforcements are to be integrated into SFG compression molded technology and manufacturing processes, clearing the way for continued support in vehicle design.
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Epsilon Composites to advance H2 composite tank production with Mikrosam filament winder
Modularly designed system enables easy integration into existing production environments, support Epsilon’s ambitious development projects.
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Submit abstracts to SPE ACCE 2025 student poster competition
Graduate, undergraduate, community college and high school students are encouraged to submit poster titles and abstracts on composites technologies related to automotive, ground transportation by July 31, 2025.
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Composite innovations feature automotive, water sports, UAV and consumer project versatility
JEC World 2025: Precision, performance and reliability are at the core of Cobra International’s display, involving a front end, portfolio of water sports applications, a fixed wing drone and more.
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Aerospace, marine and transportation collaborations display technical project prowess
JEC World 2025: Attendees are able to view Mel Composites’ space antenna application, electric bus window frame and high-speed interceptor watercraft model.
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INCA Renewtech earns grant to complete biocomposites development, conduct consumer line trials
Alberta Innovates funding will drive refinement of INCA’s hemp fiber biocomposite, vertical integration by 2026 and trials with Tier 1 automotive customers.
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Fiber composite technologies target construction, industrial 3D printing markets
JEC World 2025: KraussMaffei presents innovations for lightweight composite construction and surface technologies, from HP-RTM, LFI and ColorForm to the printCore extruder.
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