Automotive
Research project claims CFRP part production at half cost, faster throughput
The iComposite 4.0 project, led by Schuler AG and its partners, has tested its new production process with carbon fiber-reinforced plastic automotive prototype parts.
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Ford study assesses composite hybrid structural suspension for commercial vehicles
Along with partners Gestamp UK, the National Composites Centre and the University of Nottingham, the project goal is to translate findings into commercial production.
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Composite Integration Ltd. moves to new, expanded facility
The RTM and resin infusion specialist will use the additional space at its Saltash, U.K. facility for R&D, training and larger machines.
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Voith Composites, HRC to develop hydrogen pressure vessels for EVs
The next-generation filament-wound composite high pressure vessels will be designed for use with fuel cell electric vehicles.
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Renault F1 team chooses Plataine IIoT optimization system
Plataine’s AI-based IIoT sensor network enables real-time tracking of composite prepreg materials for the company’s F1 vehicles.
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Innovating energy delivery for more efficient composites manufacturing
Heraeus Noblelight develops HUMM3 and Black IR technologies for faster, safer, more uniform processing.
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Can the automotive industry turn to face the change?
SPE ACCE speakers speculate about how changing consumer behaviors might shape the automotive industry.
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SAERTEX acquires TK Industries
TK Industries manufactures heavy-tow, multiaxial carbon fiber fabrics for various industries.
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SPE announces 2019 ACCE Best Paper award winners
The three winning authors will present their papers at the SPE ACCE conference this week in Novi, Michigan.
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Cecence invests in new production equipment
The composites engineering firm plans to add £300,000 of new manufacturing equipment to its recently-expanded U.K. facility, increasing production capacity.
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