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WAG Wernli to produce composite brackets for Dufour Aero2 drone
The Swiss company was chosen for its C-SMC expertise, which will replace original aluminum brackets to enhance weight savings, corrosion resistance and adhesive bonding capabilities.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
Composite resins price change report
CW’s running summary of resin price change announcements from major material suppliers that serve the composites manufacturing industry.
Read MoreImproving carbon fiber SMC simulation for aerospace parts
Simutence and Engenuity demonstrate a virtual process chain enabling evaluation of process-induced fiber orientations for improved structural simulation and failure load prediction of a composite wing rib.
Read MoreAptera joins forces with C.P.C. Group to accelerate solar EV production
Specialized composite bodies are being produced in Modena, Italy, for Aptera’s BinC vehicle, enabling eventual manufacturing ramp-up of 40 vehicles/day to meet demand targets.
Read MoreSMC simulation tool enhances design optimization
CAMX 2023: FiRMA, Engenuity’s new approach to SMC, uses a predictive technique that accurately reflects material properties and determine the performance range an SMC part or structure will exhibit.
Read MoreGraphene-enhanced SMC boosts molded component properties
CAMX 2023: Commercially sold GrapheneBlack SMC from NanoXplore increases part strength, stiffness and provides other benefits for transportation, renewable energy, energy storage and industrial markets.
Read MoreSMCCreate 2023 invites attendees, presentation speakers
The SMC/BMC-focused event will take place from Nov. 7-8 in Prague, targeting experienced designers and those that may be new to applying SMC/BMC materials.
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SMC BMC Design Award 2024 winners showcase projects at JEC World
Awards ceremony to be held on March 6th will recognize the top three selected SMC and BMC designs submitted by European design students and young design professionals.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Cimbar Performance Minerals
Cimbar’s halogen-free ATH solution for thermoset applications reduces resin costs in formulation, provides better wetout and faster line speeds and improves mold flow.
Read MoreA digital twin to validate SMC performance in suspension structures
High-fidelity, anisotropic behavior material card, integrated with process simulation, structural FEA and validated with CT and physical tests enables optimization proven in award-winning SMC suspension knuckle.
Read MorePrice, performance, protection: EV battery enclosures, Part 1
Composite technologies are growing in use as suppliers continue efforts to meet more demanding requirements for EV battery enclosures.
Read MoreMaterials & Processes: Resin matrices for composites
The matrix binds the fiber reinforcement, gives the composite component its shape and determines its surface quality. A composite matrix may be a polymer, ceramic, metal or carbon. Here’s a guide to selection.
Read MoreMaterials & Processes: Fabrication methods
There are numerous methods for fabricating composite components. Selection of a method for a particular part, therefore, will depend on the materials, the part design and end-use or application. Here's a guide to selection.
Read MoreDucati introduces lightweight motorcycle seat support rear frame
Forged molding compound (FMC) material from Mitsubishi Chemical and Gemini Composites replaces aluminum part on Ducati Hypermotard 939, reduces part weight by 40%.
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National Composites announces partners with compression toolmaker Laval
The new alliance will broaden National Composites’ capabilities in SMC and BMC and tooling, while providing customers with comprehensive solutions, from initial design to final delivery.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
SMC BMC Design Award 2022 winners are revealed
Gold and Silver awards include SMC LightTurn design for seated showering, an SMC floating platforms for sustainable, floating gardens and a BMC TileTurn Solar reflective sustainable roofing solution.
Read MoreCan 3D printing debottleneck prototype tool production?
Preliminary IACMI/ORNL study evaluates viability of using polymer additive tooling to compression mold SMC.
Read MoreEvonik, Vestaro consortium partners develop EV Pure Performance Battery
Novel approach to high-voltage GF-SMC battery module housing design increases battery cell capacity, enables flexible adjustment of the number of modules and can be catered to a variety of vehicle architectures.
Read MoreEnvisioning high-volume, 100% composite wheels
Vision Wheel debuted its first carbon fiber composite wheel at CAMX 2021, claiming its low-cost, high-volume process can be scaled up for performance vehicles, UTVs and — ultimately — passenger EVs.
Read MoreHybrid battery cover: CAE approach
A Q&A with Benedikt Fengler, co-founder and composites simulation specialist for Simutence provides a more in-depth take on moldfilling, warpage and assembly simulations performed in HRC Group’s SMC battery cover feasibility study.
Read MoreSMC material configurations tailored to automotive battery enclosure design
SMC battery cover offers various module configurations, levels of performance, mass and cost for electric vehicles.
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Dieffenbacher highlights Fibercut system for increased productivity
Dieffenbacher’s fully automated cutting and stacking system enables automated SMC processing applications.
Katie Leesemann
Former Editorial Assistant, Gardner Business Media
AVK, European Alliance SMC BMC announce SMCCreate 2022 conference
New conference in Atwerp, Belgium, April 6-7, 2022 covers topics concerning designing in SMC and BMC composites, provides insights from concept to manufacture.
Read MoreAOC, Zoltek, Astar develop novel CF-SMC for high-performance automotive parts on an industrial scale
The combination of Zoltek’s low-cost split-tow fiber and Daron SMC resin from AOC and Astar produces CF-SMC with enhanced mechanical properties, low part emissions, cost efficiency and design freedom.
Read MoreCAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Schmidt & Heinzmann
Schmidt & Heinzmann showcases its product portfolio, which features the AutoCut 2D free-form cutting unit, Cube digitized SMC line and virtual reality.
Read MoreDieffenbacher automates SMC lines for enhanced productivity and efficiency
Quick-change cutting system reduces changeover times to six to seven minutes, and ensures maximum reproducibility, even with the complex geometries.
Read MoreForged molding compound: Extending SMC capabilities
New material, design, process combination approaches prepreg performance with chopped carbon fiber SMC.
Read MoreThe European Alliance for SMC BMC launches second SMC design series guide
With a full range of SMC finishing options available, this design guide addresses best formulation and application practices as well as latest SMC coating technologies.
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