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SMC material configurations tailored to automotive battery enclosure design
SMC battery cover offers various module configurations, levels of performance, mass and cost for electric vehicles.
WatchCollaboration agreement with Kanfit expands Massivit 3D into defense market
The Massivit 10000 printer will be installed at Kanfit’s facility and used by customer beta testers to produce large-scale molds, production tools for carbon fiber and fiberglass parts.
Read MoreVestas looks to scale up blade recycling partnership solution offering to U.S. and other regions
Vestas seeks areas where local recycling infrastructure is robust, and customer demand can be established. Recycling methods can include cement co-processing, gasification, development of new composite materials and reclamation.
Read MoreAutonomous, electric shuttle retrofitted with CRP Technology Windform materials
Advanced 3D printing production process and Windform composite materials used to manufacture the required motor cover and washer reservoir flap valve components, account for Olli 2.0’s pod-like shape.
Read MoreBMComposites installs solar-powered composite hardtop bimini for expedition yacht
Contracted hardtop bimini uses a combination of carbon fiber, glass fiber and foam core as well as 20 SP130 solar panels for a highly sustainable and sleek boat design.
Read MoreLanxess, Kautex Textron explore D-LFT for EV battery housings
Research cooperation substitutes steel and aluminum with a continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic technology demonstrator for advantages in weight, functional integration and mass production.
Read MoreLanxess demonstrates Tepex composite material in structural bracket application
Lightweight bracket offers firm clamping of batteries in Mercedes-Benz S-Class with high strength under sustained dynamic stress, functional integration and no risk of short circuiting.
Read MorePlant tour: ATC Manufacturing, Post Falls, Idaho, U.S.
ATC is at the top of the list when it comes to thermoplastic composites and aerostructures manufacturing. CW explains why.
Read MoreAll-electric motor boat tests the waters for recycled carbon fiber
RS Sailing aimed to create a fully electric, rigid inflatable boat (RIB) that is produced as sustainably as possible. A few iterations later, the Pulse 63 is ready to hit the water.
Read MoreCreating stronger composites through nature-inspired, Helicoid designs
Helicoid Industries claims 50% increased toughness, impact strength and reduced material, weight and cost versus quasi-isotropic “fail-safe” designs.
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