Carbon Fibers
What kind of pickup would Bruce Wayne drive?
Introducing the Brabus 800 Adventure XLP Superblack, a retrofitted Mercedes-AMG G 63 pickup truck that is off-road capable and decked out in carbon fiber.
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SMC material configurations tailored to automotive battery enclosure design
SMC battery cover offers various module configurations, levels of performance, mass and cost for electric vehicles.
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UCalgary researchers turn Alberta oilsands bitumen into high-value carbon fibers
University spearheads three projects out of the 12 teams chosen for Phase II of the Carbon Fibre Challenge, with a new target to produce the carbon fibers from bitumen at a lab scale.
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Urban redevelopment plan to expand Bianchi’s carbon fiber bicycle frame production
Thirty-thousand square feet will house the Italian bicycle manufacturer’s new headquarters and production site, as well as a Bianchi Museum, strengthening production, historical ties and market control.
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Solvay collaborates with Trillium on bio-based acrylonitrile for carbon fiber applications
New agreement with Trillium Renewable Chemicals will enable Solvay's development of sustainable, bio-carbon fiber for use in various applications.
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MS-21-300 debuts first flight with carbon fiber wing
Certification of the MS-21-300 aircraft is nearing completion, with plans to start delivering it to customers in 2022.
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Ruckus Composites launches composite bicycle science program, identifies upcoming research
The program, which has currently analyzed the carbon fiber frame repair footprint, ultrasonic testing and surface preparation, will extensively study sustainability, design, maintenance and repair.
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Collaboration agreement with Kanfit expands Massivit 3D into defense market
The Massivit 10000 printer will be installed at Kanfit’s facility and used by customer beta testers to produce large-scale molds, production tools for carbon fiber and fiberglass parts.
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Plant tour: Bucci Composites, Faenza, Italy
A stalwart in Italy’s “Motor Valley” opens its doors for a discussion and exploration of the company’s history in composites manufacturing for high-performance cars and other applications.
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope successfully launches to space
Innovative technologies and composite materials from RUAG Space and Toray Advanced Composites contribute to protection of the complex observatory at launch and during its six-month journey in space.
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