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Faurecia advances biocomposites, recyclability, reduced CO2 and sustainability in automotive

Efforts include advancing NAFILean materials family in weight reduction and sustainability, as well as new Sustainable Materials division and R&D Center.  

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Automotive

Alef Aeronautics launches eVTOL flying car

The all-electric composite Alef Model A has a 200-mile driving range, a 110-mile flight range and fits within existing urban infrastructure for driving and parking.  

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Glass Fibers

Lanxess equips SUVs with Tepex dynalite underbody paneling

Robust thermoplastic panels are 30% lighter than steel designs, features higher resistance to stone impacts or other damage, indicating future applications in electric-, hydrogen-powered vehicles.  

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Consumer

CDZ Compositi introduces patented 3D Flex Composite

Specialist in structural and aesthetic prepreg press parts enhances 3D shaping and flexibility in composite parts using carbon and other reinforcement fibers.

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Battery enclosure demonstrator testing proves EV feasibility, launches series production projects

Kautex Textron and Lanxess jointly developed and tested a PA6 technology demonstrator, reinforced with locally placed continuous fiber blanks, which passed all important mechanical, thermal tests.  

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Natural Fibers

Cobra Advanced Composites launches flax fiber-based visual finish components

New range of sustainable, low-density, production-ready composite components meet challenging automotive OEM standards for exterior and interior applications.  

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Automotive

BYK Additives launches polyamide-applicable additive

BYK-Max CT 4275 surface treatment advantages, high reinforcing mechanism and distinctive morphology make it an ideal solution for composite automotive applications.  

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Carbon Fibers

Bucci Composites presents 20-inch carbon fiber rim dedicated to the aftermarket 

The elegant, sporty composite rim design manufactured via HP-RTM targets weight reduction, with key features addressing ease of assembly and high-temperature conditions.  

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Automotive

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Solvay

Fast-curing epoxy surfacing film SolvaLite SF200 generates a smooth surface and Class-A finish desired in composite automotive applications.  

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Plant tour: AvCarb, Lowell, Mass., U.S.

Composites are often selected for their structural properties, but at AvCarb, innovation in carbon fiber-based products has driven fuel cell technology advances for decades.

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