JEC Composites Innovation Awards Finalists Announced in Automotive Parts Category
Plastics Today
JANUARY 16, 2024
This year’s auto parts category features entries from Toyota, the University of Delaware, and Voith Composites.
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Plastics Today
JANUARY 16, 2024
This year’s auto parts category features entries from Toyota, the University of Delaware, and Voith Composites.
Plastics Today
MARCH 6, 2023
The winners of the JEC Composites Innovation Awards take materials to new heights in aviation, automotive, and other applications.
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Metrology
MAY 28, 2024
Carbon or glass fibre composite parts are becoming increasingly common in sectors such as aeronautics, automotive, construction and wind power due to their lightness and high strength. For example, in electric vehicles, these composites allow the car to be lighter in order to reduce consumption.
Plastics Today
AUGUST 15, 2024
The founder of Allied Composites Technology fostered game-changing innovations in automotive plastics throughout a career that includes positions at General Electric Plastics and Ford Motor Co.
Plastics Today
MARCH 8, 2024
Bcomp’s ampliTex natural-fiber composites are being deployed in a mass-market car for the first time.
Plastics News
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
s 2022 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra reduces mass by up to 75 percent vs. an all-steel spring and up to 58 percent for a hybrid steel and composite part. The leaf spring on General Motors Co.'s
Plastics Today
AUGUST 17, 2023
Additional investment in simulation software boosts Carbon ThreeSixty's composite manufacturing capabilities for automotive, aerospace, energy, and defense applications.
MEM
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Advanced Engineering Show announcement: New Aerospace Standard Composites Factory Operational in Morocco Rockwood Composites, the ‘out-of-autoclave’ composite components manufacturer, today (1 November 2023) announced that its 21,000ft 2 factory in Morocco is now operational.
Plastics Today
JANUARY 18, 2024
Finalists in the automotive and road transportation process category are Weav3D, Teijin, and Röchling.
MEM
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
CGTech, the developer of VERICUT verification, simulation and optimisation software, is announcing an exciting reseller agreement with Bristol-based iCOMAT, pioneer of the first-ever defect-free tape-steering process for composite component production. Together, we can push new frontiers in automated composite part manufacturing.”
Plastics Today
AUGUST 27, 2024
The byproduct of olive oil production can deliver texture, grip, and mechanical strength in automotive and other applications.
Plastics News
OCTOBER 4, 2022
based Teijin Automotive Technologies' CEO Steve Rooney has decided to retire early from his roles, including general manager of the Teijin composite business unit, the company announced Oct. Auburn Hills, Mich.-based
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Advanced International Multitech, a giant in the carbon-fiber golf clubs space, has installed a high-pressure resin transfer molding system to produce carbon rims for automotive OEMs.
MEM
MAY 4, 2023
Cannon Group comprises over 30 companies and is recognized as a world leader in technologies, processing, and molds for polyurethanes (PU), epoxy, and urethane elastomers for the plastics and composites industries. Automotive OEMs need to reduce the total weight of vehicles while maintaining high levels of safety, performance, and aesthetics.
Additive Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
The Massivit 10000-G offers the full range of composite manufacturing applications available on the Massivit 10000 plus a new feature providing access to Massivit 3D’s set of Dimengel photopolymer. Our aim is to facilitate far more efficient processes using industrial-grade materials to maximize the true potential of composite materials.”.
MEM
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
A specialist manufacturing company, Atlas Composite Technologies, has received a seven-figure investment boost to fuel its growth plans. Atlas designs and manufactures complex composites for use in a range of sectors, including aerospace, defence, medical, elite motorsport and niche automotive such as supercars and hypercars.
AU Manufacturing
APRIL 21, 2023
Coinciding with the rapid growth in demand for products made from composite materials — which are inherently stronger, lighter, and more environmentally resistant than conventional materials — AM is today set to revolutionize composite production in the defence, aerospace, and additional industries.
Canadian Manufacturing
AUGUST 2, 2022
Global Automotive Plastics Market Boosted by the Need to Minimize CO2 Emissions. The stringent regulations for OEMs to meet sustainability targets will drive the automotive plastics sector. The stringent regulations for OEMs to meet sustainability targets will drive the automotive plastics sector. billion by 2028 from $31.29
E&T
JANUARY 18, 2023
It has been conducting comparisons to identify optimal alloy compositions and looking into what changes need to be made to the production process. The research team has been working to obtain an understanding of how the cast material behaves and what properties it acquires during forging.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
AUGUST 1, 2022
The stringent regulations for OEMs to meet sustainability targets will drive the automotive plastics sector. Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Global Automotive Plastics Growth Opportunities, finds that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) need for lightweight materials expedites the automotive plastics industry.
Plastics Today
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
The epoxy/carbon-fiber composite is 80% lighter than the equivalent metal part.
Mold Making Technology
JANUARY 26, 2023
The additive tooling matched identical carbon fiber-reinforced composite tooling in terms of dimensional control, vacuum integrity and true position hole location, while providing improved durability. It also reduced maintenance costs, tool costs (30-40%) and tooling lead times (20-30%).
Plastics Today
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The flexible turnkey process is earmarked for serial production of complex exterior parts for automotive, mass transportation, and industrial applications.
Plastics Today
MAY 3, 2023
The panels are compression molded using Teijin Automotive Technologies' TCA Ultra Lite material, which is up to 43% lighter than traditional composites.
Fabricating & Metal Work
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
This commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Epicor shows how four manufacturing organizations combined to form a single composite organization leveraged Epicor Kinetic to achieve the resilience and scalability needed to continue growing.
Canadian Manufacturing
JUNE 20, 2023
announces that it has commenced with the production of prototype automotive components to be followed by physical impact testing for an electric vehicle manufacturer. Cymat’s CEO Michael Liik commented, “This is the first time that Cymat has advanced to the prototyping and physical crash-testing stage with an automotive OEM.”
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
As the automotive industry pivots towards electric and hybrid vehicles , it is the steady supply of essential materials such as automotive adhesives and sealants , and vehicle coatings , that helps meet unique demands. Read on to learn more.
i4.0 today
JULY 30, 2024
IPCO, a leading manufacturers of processing systems for composite materials, will use China Composites 2024 to highlight a number of innovative applications for its double belt presses, scattering systems and film casting lines. Further details on the landing page: www.ipco.com/china-composites. Today Magazine.
Plastics Today
MARCH 4, 2024
MTM 49-3 resin contains 30% bio-sourced monomers composite material and responds to sustainability goals in automotive.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
MARCH 22, 2024
3D printing service bureau CRP Technology will attend for the first time VTM Vehicles and Transportation Technology Innovation Meetings (March 26th to 27th, Lingotto Fiere in Turin, Italy) showcasing the cutting edge solutions in Windform composites for the automotive and vehicle sectors.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
MAY 27, 2024
Leading 3D printing service bureau CRP USA, proudly announces its selection as a finalist for the prestigious TCT Awards 2024 in the 'AUTOMOTIVE & RAIL APPLICATION' category.
Mold Making Technology
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Source | Walter USA LLC Walter USA LLC offers the MP060, MP160 and MP260 milling cutters with brazed PCD cutting edges for machining aluminum, aluminum-silicon alloys, magnesium alloys, plastics and fiber composite materials (ISO N and ISO O, or other material groups).
i4.0 today
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Elsewhere, Ricardo will unveil its flexible battery module designed for low-volume performance automotive applications, while 2KM LTD is introducing its Paste Pro 3D PU Tooling Printing technology.
Fabricating & Metal Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
ABB’s new Ultra Accuracy feature opens a wide range of possibilities for the use of cobots in businesses including electronics, automotive, aerospace, and metal fabrication. mm supports accurate production in electronics, automotive, aerospace, and metal fabrication industries. . ” The Ultra Accuracy’s path accuracy of 0.03
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Australian manufacturers will gain access to a ground-breaking new composite 3D printer at Swinburne University of Technology, for the first time from global market leader Markforged. The Markforged FX20 printer is primarily designed for high-strength end-use parts in the aerospace, defence, automotive and energy industries.
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 12, 2024
Demonstration of rapid TPC welding at scale Lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites (TPCs) can meet the high-rate demands of the aerospace market, while also providing sustainability benefits. Its project team includes HanesBrands Inc., These features will make it an important material in the future of the market.
Manufacturer's Monthly
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Leading advanced manufacturing companies such as the aerospace composites maker, Quickstep Holdings, will boost production with backing from the Victorian state government. John Cotton is establishing a new production line at its Campbellfield facility, increasing its capacity to 800,000 additional units each year and creating 30 new jobs.
Canadian Manufacturing
JULY 16, 2024
Black Swan also recently launched the following products, all issued from its GraphCore Powder (GC1004): GEM X23M for use in Polypropylene, a commercial product typically used in the automotive industry for bumpers (fenders), interiors, battery casings and general packaging applications.
Mold Making Technology
APRIL 11, 2024
EllCast 2 aluminum plate is suitable for a variety of applications, including injection molding, structural foam, composite tooling, reaction injection molding (RIM), resin transfer molding (RTM), rubber molds, blow molding, rotational molding, automotive, aerospace and thermoforming.
Canadian Manufacturing
MAY 2, 2023
Figure 1: Weight loss and abrasion resistance of TPU composites at different loading levels (Photo: CNW Group/Black Swan Graphene Inc) TORONTO — Black Swan Graphene Inc., This combination of properties makes TPU suitable for various applications including in automotive, sports equipment, textile coatings, and mobile handsets.
Fabricating & Metal Work
DECEMBER 30, 2022
This facility specializes in developing automation for composite molded assemblies as well as assembly equipment and automated systems for composite applications such as bonding, routing, drilling and fastening. The newly-named Century Automation was recently expanded to a total facility size of 59,000 sq. toolingtechgroup.com.
Metrology
JULY 19, 2023
million to back growth plans to push IONA into new regional markets within the Automotive, Composites and Aerospace sectors. INSPHERE have successfully secured funding of £3.7
AU Manufacturing
OCTOBER 25, 2022
In a media release, Swinburne University said the FX20 printer is designed for high-strength end-use parts in the aerospace, defence, automotive, and energy industries. . The 3D printer is capable of printing nearly five times larger builds, with speeds eight times faster than Markforged ’s existing line of composite printers. .
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
American additive manufacturing company Markforged said it is cooperating with the Australian industry to advance the capabilities of additive manufacturing by granting public access to its composite 3D printer.
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