
Bespoke process produces composite brake pedal every minute
By: Peggy Malnati
Three composite materials are used to create structural composite member that meets demanding mechanical requirements.
#workinprogress #automation #layup
Thermoplastic composite structure replaces metals on safety-critical brake pedals
By: Peggy Malnati
First all-composite brake pedals developed by Boge Rubber & Plastics Group are lighter, stiffer, stronger and offer improved driving haptics.
#focusondesign #composites4_0
Hybrid, large-format additive tooling: Lighter, faster, less costly molds for big parts
By: Peggy Malnati
Additively manufactured cores, CFRP face skins produce large tools for prototype, low-volume aerostructure parts.
#workinprogress #pei #iacmi
Composites-intensive masterwork: 2020 Corvette, Part 2
By: Peggy Malnati
Innovative composite materials trim mass, costs and noise on the high-volume mid-engine sports car.
#precursor #outofautoclave #focusondesign
Composites-intensive masterwork: 2020 Corvette, Part 1
By: Peggy Malnati
Eighth-generation vehicle sports more composites, and features parts produced using unique materials and processes.
#adhesives #sheetmoldingcompound #generalmotors
Material choices for the Corvette rear bumper beam
By: Peggy Malnati
From fabrics to resins, a number of new combinations of materials went into the making of the world’s first curved pultruded automotive part.
#generalmotors #weaving #outofautoclave
Curve in the road: First curved pultruded auto parts
By: Peggy Malnati
Thomas Technik + Innovation KG’s radius pultrusion process unlocks new possibilities for the automotive market and beyond.
#generalmotors #infrastructure #medical
Composites fare well at 2020 PACE Awards
By: Peggy Malnati
This year’s automotive supplier award winners included composite bumper beam, liftgate and pickup box applications.
#discontinuousfiber #generalmotors #hprtm
Curved pultrusions enter production
By: Peggy Malnati
Corvette CFRP rear bumper beam is the auto industry’s first use of new technology.
#workinprogress #adhesives #generalmotors
Greener camping: Sonic X breaks barriers
By: Peggy Malnati
Prototype travel trailer generates excitement, leads to new commercial models.
#sustainability #weaving #marketing
"Green" carbon fiber: Renewable energy powers fiber production
By: Peggy Malnati
Zoltek is first in the industry to use “green” electricity to produce a portion of its heavy-tow carbon fiber.
#outofautoclave #polyacrylonitrile #precursor
Porous carbon fiber: Permeable, adsorptive and conductive
By: Peggy Malnati
New Toray development holds promise for advanced batteries, gas-separation technologies for fuel cells.
#trends #sustainability #electricvehicles