Sheet Molding Compound
CarbonPro box: new forming process
From materials to assembly, the carbon fiber composite CarbonPro box manufacturing process features innovative, automated preforming technologies.
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Split tow carbon fiber boosts SMC performance
Pre-spread, pre-scored tow band provides better fiber dispersion, wetout, molding properties.
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Innovate UK and IACMI composite competition now open
The U.K.-based competition will award funding for disruptive composite technologies.
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Chopped carbon fiber, polyamide and innovation redefine the modern pickup truck bed
CarbonPro, the first thermoplastic composite box, boosts damage resistance, reduces mass 28 kg, scales to high production volumes.
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Century Tool expands large composites mold capacity
The company’s new horizontal milling machine is reportedly capable of producing larger molds for compression molding a variety of composite materials.
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Alpex and HRC form JV to provide composite tooling services in China
Jiangsu ALPEX Technology Co., Ltd. will support mass production of carbon fiber composites.
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Autocomposites: Impact shield protects 12-volt battery in severe crash
GMT protection buys time for offboarding emergency services call before battery shorts out.
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CSP VICTALL partners with JMC on first composite pickup box in China
The composite pickup box, developed by CSP VICTALL, will be featured on Jiangling Motors Corp.’s Yuhu 3 and Yuhu 5 pickup trucks.
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IACMI to host two-day SMC workshop
The “SMC 101: From What to Why” workshop, led by industry leader Jim Plaunt, will take place at IACMI SURF from August 21-22, 2019.
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Multimaterial carbon fiber composite engine brace
The project’s aim was to produce a lighter, composite version of an aluminum Audi engine brace, with a more aesthetic molded shape.
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