Injection/Overmolding

Sustainability

Materi’act launches NAFILean Vision biocomposite

NAFILean materials family blends low-carbon recycled plastics and renewable post-consumer sources like hemp fibers to provide a sustainable, visually appealing solution for automotive parts.

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Carbon Fibers

Enhanced RCF thermoplastic compounding opportunities grow composites recycling breadth

CAMX 2025: Vartega’s EasyFeed Bundles now come in a wider array of rCF solutions for thermoplastic compounding, in addition to offering joint product development programs and R&D trials.

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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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Thermoplastics

Engel supports composites upcycling research at TH Rosenheim

Engel Group has provided the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences with a vertical injection molding machine for further R&D into the processing of thermoplastic, recyclable composites and the application of natural fibers.

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Reinforce 3D forms alliance with 3D printing company Spring Srl

Integration of CFIP technology with additive manufacturing will facilitate optimized composites manufacturing and build up CFIP’s scale.

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Engel opens new Mexico facility, expands injection molding machine production capacity

Mexico is a strategic location for Engel to achieve greater efficiency, responsiveness to market demands and a skilled workforce present and future expansion.

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Reinforce 3D, Bauer Hockey partner for CFIP-optimized sports equipment

Continuous carbon fiber injection process (CFIP) will achieve more durable, high-performance equipment for every athletic discipline.

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Reinforce 3D receives €1.2 million investment to support 2025 growth plans

Production, R&D team and strategic market expansion will scale up the company’s continuous carbon fiber injection technology, composite capabilities.

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Aerospace

Fraunhofer IGCV develops helicopter door shell using SMV composite

SMC-replacement material subjected to vario-thermal pressing cycle achieved a 1.2-millimeter-thick, complex-shaped door shell, demonstrating feasibility for future aerospace components.

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Aerospace

NIAR innovates overmolded TPC production process for eVTOLs

Fully automated hybrid thermoforming and injection overmolding process was executed to produce complex thermoplastic composite rib structure in 2 minutes versus 100-hour metal counterpart.

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