Sheet Molding Compound

Automotive

Creative Composites supplies SMC parts for zero-emission vehicles

Chosen for SMC’s range of benefits, Creative Composites has currently manufactured SMC front fenders and doors, designed to offer longevity, flexibility and robustness against everyday dents and knocks.

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Automotive

Inapal Plásticos manufactures SMC body panel for European SUV

A range of SMC components are being manufactured, from under hood to underbody and Class A components, and will provide the new luxury SUV with reduced part complexity and weight.

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Toray International UK, Astar sign agreement for CMSC supply in U.K.

The addition of carbon fiber sheet molding compound supply to the U.K. composite market will add further value to Toray customers.

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All-composite EV wheel moves to next development phase

U.K. consortium partners’ ACRIM II project aims to develop a low-cost, lightweight, all-composite wheel for electric vehicle applications.

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Designing a carbon fiber SMC brake lever

Germany-based Blackwave GmbH’s bicycle brake lever saves 35% of the weight for a comparable aluminum part.

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Weaving

Composites-intensive masterwork: 2020 Corvette, Part 2

Innovative composite materials trim mass, costs and noise on the high-volume mid-engine sports car.

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First Siempelkamp SMC press system for U.S. customer accepted

The 1,200-ton sheet molding compound (SMC) press was assembled and commissioned in four weeks.

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Adhesives

Composites-intensive masterwork: 2020 Corvette, Part 1

Eighth-generation vehicle sports more composites, and features parts produced using unique materials and processes.

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Automotive

New Steering Committee named for the European Alliance for SMC BMC

With a focus on promotion and education of BMC and SMC across Europe, the association is looking toward its 2022 event.  

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Braiding

Glossary

Glossary of composites terms

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