Compression Molding

Automotive

Porsche develops TABASKO method for lightweight vehicle series production

Patented carbon fiber-reinforced polypropylene tape-based process supports cost reduction, light weight and thinner walls without sacrificing rigidity.

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Wickert press advances Chemnitz polymers, composites and metals research

Since its installation, the rapid heating/cooling press has become of great importance to the Institute for Lightweight Structures’ work in processing high-performance structural and hybrid components for industrial-scale applications.

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Aerospace

Pinette commissions large-scale stamp-forming press for TPCs

Airbus Aerostructures facilities will integrate this forming press that is expected to advance next-gen aerospace parts production thanks to its size and performance.

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Bcomp, SFG Composites to scale up automotive flax fiber

Bcomp natural fiber reinforcements are to be integrated into SFG compression molded technology and manufacturing processes, clearing the way for continued support in vehicle design.

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LIT Rapid Solar system enhances composite photovoltaic panel assembly potential

Induction-heated thermocompression press developed collaboratively by Roctool and CEA-Liten has verified improvement in temperature and pressure conditions, opening up new opportunities.

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JEC

Induction heating system enables OOA composites processing

JEC World 2025: Roctool focuses attendees’ attention on the light induction tooling (LIT) system targeting efficiency, sustainability and performance.

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SMC, compression molding capabilities to support European composites manufacturers

JEC World 2025: SFG Composites presents its ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective composite solutions in-house with fast lead times as an alternative to domestic and Asian suppliers.

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JEC

Thermoplastic composite partnership drives customer support, systems industrialization

JEC World 2025: Unwind3D Srl and Advanced International Multitech are highlighting the Spidui compression molding cell and TP Multi-Station Lines for significant scale-up of thermoplastic parts production.

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Five-minute autoclave augments high-volume TPC manufacturing

JEC World 2025: Corebon unveils a system solution that eliminates the need for traditional autoclaves and presses, delivering consistent, high-quality TPC parts in less than 5 minutes.

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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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