Peggy Malnati Contributing Writer

Work In Progress 21 Jun 2021

New material, design, process combination approaches prepreg performance with chopped carbon fiber SMC.

Carbon Fibers 16 Apr 2021

Hybrid structural-reinforcement technology expands options, gains applications, markets.

Automotive 22 Mar 2021

Replacing aluminum, a fiberglass/phenolic module reduces mass and NVH in a prototype structure and speeds assembly line installation.

Design/Simulation 19 Feb 2021

IACMI project trials inline production of thermoplastic tapes reinforced with textile-based PAN carbon fiber.

Aerospace 17 Feb 2021

Invar facesheets and backing structures are candidates for large-format 3D printing to more quickly and efficiently produce aerostructures tooling.

RTM 25 Jan 2021

Heavily modified winding process produces light, structural support frame for performance-critical liftgate.

Work In Progress 23 Dec 2020

Three composite materials are used to create structural composite member that meets demanding mechanical requirements.

Automotive 21 Dec 2020

First all-composite brake pedals developed by Boge Rubber & Plastics Group are lighter, stiffer, stronger and offer improved driving haptics.

Work In Progress 20 Nov 2020

Additively manufactured cores, CFRP face skins produce large tools for prototype, low-volume aerostructure parts.

Automotive 27 Jul 2020

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

Bonding/Welding 23 Jun 2020

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

Automotive 11 May 2020

From fabrics to resins, a number of new combinations of materials went into the making of the world’s first curved pultruded automotive part.