Automotive
HG Grimme SysTech delivers machine for milling carbon fiber
In addition to setting benchmarks for machine performance and quality, the G-DT-F(33-18)SB-2Z-type machine reduces CFRP dust emissions, and delivers Industry 4.0 enhancements.
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SABIC, Dongfeng Motors produce composite truck-mounted toolbox
Thermoformed glass fiber-reinforced PP laminate inserts are overmolded with Stamax resin for a 30% lighter part.
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TRB Lightweight Structures contributes composite bodyshell design to passenger train demonstrator
The Revolution VLR (Very Light Rail) passenger vehicle serves to simplify existing rail networks and reopen historical lines, while adhering to rigorous rail and sustainability regulations.
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Rolls-Royce Power Systems, Porterbrook work together to develop hydrogen in rail for U.K.
Multiple developments are aimed to support government goal to remove diesel-only trains by 2040 and achieve net-zero rail by 2050.
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Composite-metal anti-roll bars make headway for lightweight automotive suspension systems
The LiMeCH project, led by the AMRC, Tinsley Bridge and Performance Engineered Solutions, developed filament-wound CFRP-metallic roll bar prototypes, with additional advances in joint bonding the hybrid materials.
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Teijin Automotive Technologies expands composites footprint in China to meet growing demand for EVs
Construction and commercial operations of two new composites manufacturing facilities in Changzhou and Shenyang to support automotive customers globally, with targeted annual sales of $2.0 billion by 2030.
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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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FlatHyStor project to advance hydrogen storage system R&D for hydrogen-powered vehicles
Hexagon Purus joins forces with BMW, Bosch and TesTneT for €6 million project, brings expertise in Type IV high-pressure cylinders.
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Carbon ThreeSixty wins funding to explore feasibility of novel hydrogen storage architecture
Under project CHiDEs, researchers are to study carbon fiber 3D woven fabrics for more configurable storage geometries and higher volumetric efficiency.
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Hybrid battery cover: Materials, process decisions
A Q&A with Timo Huber, vice president of HRC’s Advanced Composite Technology Center, discusses material and process considerations for HRC Group’s SMC electric vehicle battery cover research project.
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