Sheet Molding Compound
All-composite EV wheel moves to next development phase
U.K. consortium partners’ ACRIM II project aims to develop a low-cost, lightweight, all-composite wheel for electric vehicle applications.
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Designing a carbon fiber SMC brake lever
Germany-based Blackwave GmbH’s bicycle brake lever saves 35% of the weight for a comparable aluminum part.
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Composites-intensive masterwork: 2020 Corvette, Part 2
Innovative composite materials trim mass, costs and noise on the high-volume mid-engine sports car.
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First Siempelkamp SMC press system for U.S. customer accepted
The 1,200-ton sheet molding compound (SMC) press was assembled and commissioned in four weeks.
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Composites-intensive masterwork: 2020 Corvette, Part 1
Eighth-generation vehicle sports more composites, and features parts produced using unique materials and processes.
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New Steering Committee named for the European Alliance for SMC BMC
With a focus on promotion and education of BMC and SMC across Europe, the association is looking toward its 2022 event.
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The making of glass fiber
The old art behind this industry’s first fiber reinforcement is explained,with insights into new fiber science and future developments.
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Creative Composites begins Class A body panels molding
Dieffenbacher’s CompressEco series, used for production of Creative Composite’s SMC Class A body panels for automotive applications, enables higher productivity and larger component sizes.
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Composites suppliers, fabricators respond to coronavirus
Companies across the composites industry supply chain share how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their businesses, and how they are available to help.
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