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.
Read MoreVolvo's autonomous Vera transport vehicle uses composites
Cabless, fully electric development vehicle heralds future for short-distance autonomous transport.
WatchNatural 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.
Read MoreMichelin, 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.
Read MoreSGL 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.
Read MoreComposites: 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.
Read MoreSGL 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.
Read MoreInnovating composites to open new markets
From machine tools to trainer jets, CompoTech develops new design and process solutions.
Read MoreWilliams 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.
Read MoreSwinburne 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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