Compression Molding

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Composite manufacturers thrive on products manufactured for the Automotive Aftermarket

Carbon and fiberglass accessories make up a big chunk of this multi-billion-dollar industry.

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User-friendly resins expanding composites' reach

Novel niche formulas enable composites breakthroughs for new market applications, traditional material replacement.

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Compression molding press technology adapts to meet new composite material processing requirements

Faster compression molding presses keep pace with new highly loaded, low-flow thermoplastics and thermosets.

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Adhesives

Vinyl ester composite parts in boat stern drive resist corrosion and damage

Volvo Penta's Ocean Series brings vinyl ester composites to the powertrain end of the boat.

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Composites Oust Magnesium In Big Volume Engine

DaimlerChrysler shaves part cost, investment and time to market in replacing magnesium valve covers with vinyl ester BMC.

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Sustainability

VEC Shield Eliminates Gel Coat And Post-mold Painting

Thermoformed outer shell for molded fiberglass cuts emissions and provides a stronger, more durable, nearly Class A finish.

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Weaving

Composites Open Road To Innovation In India

Railway and automotive applications point the way to composite mass production.

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Carbon Composites for Sports Cars and Mass Market Cars

A confluence of market demand, new product development and competition among automakers fuels growth in use of carbon fiber composites.

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Composites Do Wood One Better

Extruded wood-filled/thermoplastic composite materials experience explosive growth.

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New Options In Personal Ballistic Protection

Emerging materials and processing techniques expand choices for manufacturers of vests, helmets and shields.

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