Processes
BMWs Carbon Fiber Roof Attached With Polyurethane Adhesive
Automaker BMW stepped outside the box when it recently adhesive bonded carbon fiber/epoxy roofs to 1,500 limited-edition BMW M3 CSL sedans. The automaker wanted to enhance the car's performance by shedding as much weight as possible — other composite components include the doors, front skirt, trunk lid and rear bumper
Read MoreInnovative Composite Design May Replace Aluminum Chassis
It's been called the automotive engineer's dream material. Able to assume any shape while delivering stiffness, strength and light weight, carbon fiber has been the material of choice for years in structural components and stylishly aerodynamic exterior panels on race cars and exotic supercars costing more th
Read MoreComposites connect with the world of cabling
Composite cables prove they can handle high tension - on land, over water and under the sea.
Read MoreF1 Racing Team Speeds Chassis Design/production With Aerospace Software
The Renault Formula1 racing team (Enstone, U.K.) builds its car chasses, wings and other components from composites. Tight manufacturing control and fast turnaround are crucial to meet race schedules. The team recently chose VISTAGY Inc.'s (Waltham, Mass.) trademarked FiberSIM software to help streamline its design
Read MoreTailored carbon fiber blanks to move into steel stamping arena
Reduced scrap and cost driving forces behind new technique for automotive industry.
Read MoreVery Light Jets Creating A Demand For Composites
"Baby" jets are causing an aviation buzz but will the market exist?
Read MoreAluminum Frame Build Incorporates Carbon Fiber Tubing
Frame designers improve bike performance and comfort by incorporating prepregged carbon-fiber braid.
Read MoreComposite tidal turbine to harness ocean energy
Glass, carbon composites are the materials of choice for system that harvests energy from tidal currents.
Read MoreTough 3-D Panel Process Combines Technologies
Automated process produces impact-resistant panels for transportation and other applications.
Read MoreCorvette converts floor panels, wheelhousings from glass to chopped carbon
Since 1953, General Motor's Chevrolet Corvette has been a trendsetter in glass-reinforced automotive composites and has served as the test bed for many GM innovations.
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