Perspectives and Provocations

Design/Simulation 23 Jul 2021

McMurtry Automotive reveals composites-intensive, fully electric Spéirling demonstrator vehicle

There are two things we know for sure about this one-seat vehicle: it’s fast, and there are plenty of composites involved.

Prepregs 23 Jul 2021

Composites Evolution, Bcomp launch Evopreg ampliTex flax-epoxy prepregs

Compatible with Bcomp’s powerRibs reinforcement grid, the family of natural fiber materials drives enhanced stiffness, lightweight and a reduced footprint for motorsports and high-performance automotive applications.

Carbon Fibers 23 Jul 2021

Airbus delivers first A350 completed in China

More efficient fuel burn, a carbon fiber fuselage and wings and a quiet cabin take A350 orders well over 900.

RTM 23 Jul 2021

HexPly M901 prepreg accelerates product development cycles

Hexcel’s HexPly M901 prepreg system reportedly reduces production time of composite leaf springs.

Electric Vehicles 23 Jul 2021

Trelleborg undertakes composite-based R&D project

The focus of the project is to develop a novel composite material that can be integrated into an EV battery to reduce the overall weight of the battery case.

Compression Molding 23 Jul 2021

DigiProp positions Dowty Propellers and its customers for sustainable, next-generation platforms

AMRC aids R&D program including foam thermoforming, complex braiding, thermoplastics and digital twin/thread for higher performance, lower weight with first applications in process.

ATL/AFP 23 Jul 2021

Toray Composite Materials America launches flexible, adaptive 2700 prepreg system

Particularly geared toward emerging aerospace programs, the epoxy-based meets demands for high performance and process flexibility from prototype to high-volume production.