Automotive
Wisconsin Oven upgrades curing control system
Wisconsin Oven (East Troy, Wis., U.S.) has announced release of the latest version of its established Wisconsin Premium Control System (WPCS) for data acquisition and control of the oven-based composites curing process.
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U.S. wind power reaches milestone 100 gigawatts in third quarter 2019
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) also reports that the U.S. wind energy pipeline has grown to an expected 46.4 gigawatts of wind energy.
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CW Top Shops: Meaningful data for composites fabricators
The amount of data produced by manufacturing facilities is increasing exponentially. CW Top Shops' inaugural benchmarking survey helps contextualize some of that data.
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Kordsa works with Ford Otosan to develop composite leaf springs for heavy trucks
Prepreg compression molding prototype achieves 75% weight savings while boosting performance.
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Kingfa supplies UD tapes for Ford door modules
Working closely with Brose Fahrzeugteile, Guangzhou-based CF supplier uses one-shot process to cut weight 35%.
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Gurit to close its automotive production site in Hungary mid-2020
Gurit says it was unsuccessful locating a buyer for the company, and will work with customers and affected staff during the process of closing the plant.
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Six candidates nominated for "Biocomposite of the Year 2019"
Natural fiber composites and wood plastic composites compete for 7th annual innovation award.
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Carbon fiber/epoxy for automotive mass reduction, mass production
IACMI precompetitive research explores carbon fiber-reinforced prepreg, SMC with novel matrix for structural passenger-car applications.
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Hexagon awarded fuel systems order for hydrogen buses
The Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses will reportedly have a driving range of up to 350 kilometers on one fill, with weight savings of 20% compared to previous models.
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Composites Index contracts for third month
The Composites Index experienced its third month of contracting activity in September, registering 47.3.
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