Automotive
Contactless measurement of temperature, pressure in composites
Magnetic microwires enable contactless measurement of temperature and pressure during cure and in service.
WatchBucci Composites completes testing of new carbon fiber wheel
Bucci’s new 22-inch high-performance automotive wheel is all carbon fiber and made via high-pressure resin transfer molding.
Read MoreGroupe Renault and Faurecia to collaborate on hydrogen storage systems
Hydrogen storage systems to be supplied by Faurecia for a fleet of Renault’s light commercial vehicles range. Production begins end of 2021.
Read MoreRe:Build Manufacturing acquires Composite Resources
Massachusetts-based investment group Re: Build Manufacturing has acquired South Carolina-based fabricator Composite Resources.
Read MoreNew Magna facility to build battery enclosures with composite configuration option
The new 345,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in St. Clair, Michigan, is to build battery enclosures for the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, with multiple assembly options for customers.
Read MoreCarbon Axis XCell strengthens AFP capabilities at Compositadour
New robotic cell will expand testing, prototyping and pre-series production for industries looking to automate composites preforming.
WatchTow steering, Part 3: The birth of tow shearing
In-plane shearing of tows, versus in-plane bending of tows, hopes to take automated fiber placement directionality to new levels.
Read MoreMcLaren Artura features new composite architecture
The Artura is a plug-in hybrid that uses the new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture.
Read MoreDuPont, Nissan e.dams Formula E team partner for advanced automotive electrification
Technical partnership will act as a testbed to explore and accelerate new technologies for safer, more advanced electric vehicles in motorsport, and for future commercial applications.
Read MoreMaruHachi installs new UD tape line for high-end applications
New focus on high-temperature thermoplastic tapes and multi-layer sheet laminates for aerospace, automotive and other demanding market segments.
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