Design/Simulation

Kamm Projects launches carbon fiber aero-road bike

U.K.-based composites company combines passion with decades of industry experience to develop a next-gen bike that offers more stiffness, speed, comfort, efficiency, precision and response.

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Feature

Challenges, opportunities when designing for fiber-reinforced AM

Bridging the gap between as-designed and as-made, and where do you put the fiber?

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Automotive

McMurtry Automotive reveals composites-intensive, fully electric Spéirling demonstrator vehicle

There are two things we know for sure about this one-seat vehicle: it’s fast, and there are plenty of composites involved.

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Composites Evolution, Bcomp launch Evopreg ampliTex flax-epoxy prepregs

Compatible with Bcomp’s powerRibs reinforcement grid, the family of natural fiber materials drives enhanced stiffness, lightweight and a reduced footprint for motorsports and high-performance automotive applications.

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Trends

North Carolina State University develops CFRP skin for stealth aircraft

The carbon fiber skin will enable the design of more reliable, durable and efficient stealth jets, offering better electromagnetic conduction and high temperature capabilities.

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Automotive

Thermoplastic composites: Structural bumper bracket

Hybrid bracket reduces mass, increases design flexibility, package space in pickup front bumper.

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Adapting composites 3D printing to evolving needs

Continuous fiber printing pioneer increases print cell options, size, hybridization and simulation capability for expanded applications.

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Carbon Fibers

Airtech 3D-printed resins deliver composite tooling for competitive motorsport vehicles

BBi Autosport joins with Airtech Advanced Materials Group to develop high-performance carbon fiber body panels for its Porsche race cars using Dahltram resins and Print-Tech services.

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Mar-Bal fire-resistant composite wastebasket promotes fire safety

Made from thermoset composites reinforced with glass fiber, Waste-Safe is able to contain a fire without burning, melting or collapsing.

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Carbon Fibers

Hexcel sponsorship showcases carbon fiber prepreg capabilities for UAV applications

Students from the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria developed a camera drone from Hexcel carbon fiber prepreg and resin systems for a 42% reduction in structural mass.

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