Automotive
Coats joins GM-led U.S. DOE project to develop composite EV battery enclosures
Industrial thread company Coats will provide expertise in tailored fiber-reinforced composites for zero-waste, reduced-cost preforming.
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Hyzon Motors unveils new hydrogen storage system using composites for reduced weight and cost
Integrated composites with metal frame could cut storage system weight by 43%, cost by 52% and component count by 75%, based on a single-rack system with five hydrogen cylinders.
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McMurtry Automotive reveals composites-intensive, fully electric Spéirling demonstrator vehicle
There are two things we know for sure about this one-seat vehicle: it’s fast, and there are plenty of composites involved.
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Composites Evolution, Bcomp launch Evopreg ampliTex flax-epoxy prepregs
Compatible with Bcomp’s powerRibs reinforcement grid, the family of natural fiber materials drives enhanced stiffness, lightweight and a reduced footprint for motorsports and high-performance automotive applications.
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HexPly M901 prepreg accelerates product development cycles
Hexcel’s HexPly M901 prepreg system reportedly reduces production time of composite leaf springs.
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Trelleborg undertakes composite-based R&D project
The focus of the project is to develop a novel composite material that can be integrated into an EV battery to reduce the overall weight of the battery case.
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NCC develops composite structural systems for bus fuel cell retrofits
Glass fiber storage structure increases energy storage density by 28%, meets cost and weight targets and ultimately enables a rapid retrofit of U.K. commercial buses, with potential for larger vehicles.
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Multifunctional composite structures across end markets
Innovators find new ways to add functions — from anti-icing to 5G signal transmission to structural batteries and beyond — into structural composites.
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CTC GmbH and KTM E-Technologies develop innovative joining technologies for urban air mobility
Partnership develops lightweight approaches including Conexus technology for robotic ultrasonic welding of CFRP laminates.
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Thermoplastic composites: Structural bumper bracket
Hybrid bracket reduces mass, increases design flexibility, package space in pickup front bumper.
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