Automotive

Natural Fibers

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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Pultrusion

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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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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Wind/Energy

Composite bipolar plates provide 81% improvement to hydrogen fuel cell power density

Ultra-thin CFRTP plates developed by Hycco achieve a 7.5 kilowatt/kilogram power density, high durability for fuel cells in long-flight drone and heavy-mobility applications.

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Automotive

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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Automotive

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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Automotive

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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Automotive

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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Automotive

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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Automotive

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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microwire technology for composites