Automotive
Comprehensive material ranges, demonstrator displays support aerospace, automotive targets
JEC World 2025: Hexcel responds to production quality, rate and sustainability needs with the latest composite material portfolios and project highlights.
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Composite bipolar plates provide 81% improvement to hydrogen fuel cell power density
Hycco’s development of ultra-thin CFRTP bipolar plates achieve 7.5 kilowatt/kilogram power density while maintaining high durability for heavy-mobility fuel cell applications.
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Röchling and partners iterate thermoplastic composite convertible roof beam
Röchling Automotive, Mercedes-Benz, Envalior and Valmet replaced traditional magnesium with composites, achieving a more seamless, lightweight structural design that opens opportunities for other vehicle applications.
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Injection molding expertise achieves composites mobility innovation
JEC World 2025: A partner in three JEC Award products, Engel demonstrates how its injection molding equipment can set new benchmarks in applications like bike handlebars and interior vehicle components.
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Floteks Plastik establishes Type 4 tank company Pressura
Automotive plastics manufacturer grows R&D activities in the EU and across Turkey, expands expertise into composite tank production for buses and trucks.
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Trinseo demonstrates DLFT, PC for electric vehicle battery packs
The DLFT production process enhances polycarbonate’s performance qualities through high thermal stability that next-gen battery packs demand.
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Exel Composites secures IATF 16949 certification
The composites manufacturer secured this key automotive certification for its Joensuu facility after numerous workflow enhancements, positioning it for product trials and scaling up production.
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Altair opens submissions for 2025 Altair Enlighten Award
This award annually spotlights companies achieving innovations that advance the sustainable, lightweight design of automotive applications. Companies can submit until June 16, 2025.
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Sumitomo invests in composite railroad tie manufacturer Evertrak
Partnership to support building sustainable railroad infrastructure in the U.S., replacing traditional wooden ties with those made with recycled plastics and fiberglass.
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Cetrovo 1.0 metro train has begun commercial operation
Carbon fiber-intensive design is now carrying passengers in the port city Qingdao.
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