Composites as auto-body reinforcements
By: Peggy Malnati
Hybrid structural-reinforcement technology expands options, gains applications, markets.
#adhesives #workinprogress #electricvehicles
Glass fiber and phenolic prove their mettle in camshaft module
By: Peggy Malnati
Replacing aluminum, a fiberglass/phenolic module reduces mass and NVH in a prototype structure and speeds assembly line installation.
#workinprogress
Thermoplastic tapes reinforced with textile-based PAN carbon fiber
By: Peggy Malnati
IACMI project trials inline production of thermoplastic tapes reinforced with textile-based PAN carbon fiber.
#precursor #polyacrylonitrile #workinprogress
Invar, wire additive manufacturing expand aerocomposite tooling options
By: Peggy Malnati
Invar facesheets and backing structures are candidates for large-format 3D printing to more quickly and efficiently produce aerostructures tooling.
#workinprogress #boeing
Liftgate design puts modified filament winding to the test
By: Peggy Malnati
Heavily modified winding process produces light, structural support frame for performance-critical liftgate.
#hprtm #toyota #focusondesign
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.
#discontinuousfiber #generalmotors #precursor
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.
#weaving #adhesives #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
