Electric Vehicles

Teijin and AEV Robotics to co-develop lightweight solutions for next-gen auto

AEV Robotics Modular Vehicle System components to use Teijin’s advanced materials such as polycarbonate resin, carbon and aramid fibers, and composites technologies.

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Volvo's autonomous Vera transport vehicle uses composites

Cabless, fully electric development vehicle heralds future for short-distance autonomous transport.

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Weaving

Natural fiber composites: What’s holding them back?

Natural fiber reinforcements have been available for some time, but factors such as compatibility with current processes and geographic availability continue to limit widespread use.

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Automotive

Michelin, GM develop airless wheel prototype

The wheel design incorporates a combination of fiberglass and other materials to reduce maintenance and safety risks for passenger vehicles.

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Aerospace

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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Wind/Energy

Composites: Irrational exuberance?

Columnist Dale Brosius advises against overoptimism as he reflects that much of the composites technology on display at JEC World 2019 were prototypes and proof of concepts, not revenue-generating products.

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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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Thermoplastics

Innovating composites to open new markets

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

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Defense

Williams Advanced Engineering develops lightweight structures to protect troops

The company is using its Formula One-derived composites technology to build strong, lightweight 3D composites structures for U.K. defense applications.

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Automotive

Swinburne receives grant to develop graduates for automotive industry

The grant will fund nine research projects focused on boosting innovation, skills and employment in Australia’s automotive industry.

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