Carbon Fibers

Wind/Energy

SGL Carbon partners with National Composites Centre

The partners are working to develop carbon fiber composite airplane wings at the NCC’s research facility, using SGL Carbon’s non-crimp fabrics.

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Carbon Fibers

Ultra-lightweight seat features carbon fiber structure made with 3D winding

Weighing only 10 kg, the seat was presented at the “Step Change in Lightweight Construction” symposium in Germany.

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Prepregs

Hybrid resin system: Epoxy benefits, without the epoxy

Rapid cure, zero tack material ideal for automated, higher-volume production.

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Hi-Temp Resins

TRB develops fire-resistant biocomposite door leaf

The carbon fiber-reinforced biocomposite sandwich panel features a 100% recycled foam core and has been designed for light weight and fire resistance.

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Aerospace

Fusing waterjet, laser for efficiency in CFRP/CMC machining

Laser MicroJet technology offers high accuracy and speed without heat issues, burring or replacement of cutting tools.

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Smarter, integrated data for ATL/AFP

More than helping to eliminate dry runs and costly errors, AFP/ATL software is beginning to benefit the whole product lifecycle through the interconnectedness of the digital thread.

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Automotive

SGL Carbon manufactures prototypes of composite battery cases

The battery boxes, developed with Chinese car manufacturer NIO for electric vehicles, feature lighter weight, high rigidity and lower thermal conductivity than aluminum or steel boxes.

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ATL/AFP

Spirit AeroSystems acquires robotic Electroimpact AFP machine

The new machine, featuring an upgraded AFP head said to place material more than twice as fast as traditional machines, will be devoted to research and development.

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Prepregs

Toray aerospace prepreg optimized for vacuum-assisted pressure molding

Toray has developed a new aerospace-grade prepreg designed for use in a novel out-of-autoclave, vacuum-assisted pressure molding process.

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Wind/Energy

Innovating composites to open new markets

From machine tools to trainer jets, CompoTech develops new design and process solutions.

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