Plastics Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

Finalists in the automotive and road transportation process category are Weav3D, Teijin, and Röchling.

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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.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Bcomp’s ampliTex natural-fiber composites are being deployed in a mass-market car for the first time.

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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.

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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.

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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

Aerospace 52

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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.

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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

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 17, 2023

Additional investment in simulation software boosts Carbon ThreeSixty's composite manufacturing capabilities for automotive, aerospace, energy, and defense applications.

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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.

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Composites Aerospace Automotive Manufacturing 52

Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Syncrex 38/9 demonstrates cutting an automotive guide plug. The machine’s one-piece, high-damping composite casting (HDCC) base, which is said to be 10% more rigid than cast iron, lowers thermal distortion and provides vibration damping for 30% longer tool life, according to Mazak. Source: Mazak Corp.

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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.”

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

The byproduct of olive oil production can deliver texture, grip, and mechanical strength in automotive and other applications.

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Composites Automotive 64

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.”.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Automotive Composites Manufacturing 52

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.

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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.

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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.

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Composites Automotive 59

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

The demand for metal-cutting solutions is being shaped by the growing preference for lightweight materials and customized designs, particularly in industries like aerospace and automotive. To address these trends, the industry is increasingly adopting automated and flexible manufacturing setups that can quickly adapt to diverse tasks.

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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%).

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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.

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Composites Automotive 59

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.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 28, 2022

This combination of high thermal stability and rigidity meets industry-specific requirements in tool and die making, aerospace and automotive industries. The high thermal stability and rigidity meet industry-specific requirements in model, tool and die making as well as in the aerospace and automotive industries.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 4, 2024

MTM 49-3 resin contains 30% bio-sourced monomers composite material and responds to sustainability goals in automotive.

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Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Importance of Turning in Machining Turning is vital in numerous sectors, such as: Automotive: Creating engine components, transmission parts, and various fittings. This technology is essential for: Advanced Applications: Aerospace and automotive industries often require components with complex shapes that traditional lathes cannot achieve.

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E&T

JANUARY 30, 2023

The study was intended to send a message to the automotive industry that sustainable alternatives are feasible. Whilst SMS is a concept, Callum selected materials that meet or have the potential to meet existing automotive requirements and be production feasible by 2030. The next step is to trial the materials in upcoming projects.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

For example, the EV industry is pushing for innovative cutting tools capable of working with lightweight but durable materials such as aluminium and composites. Additionally, smart manufacturing technologies, such as cloud-based systems and IoT-enabled tools are transforming the industry.

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Plastics News

JANUARY 19, 2023

to support production for the automotive industry. The 140,000-square-foot addition will include expansive warehousing and space for two-shot molding production for the company, which specializes in composite components, static sealing, acoustics, vibration reduction and structural reinforcements for auto, aerospace and commercial vehicles.

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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. .

Aerospace 77

Aerospace Supply Chain Composites Automotive 77

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.

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Composites Automotive Aerospace Manufacturing 59

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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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Among the successful Discovery Projects to commence in 2023 are: University of Southern Queensland ($399,000) – Carbon fibre thermoplastics as next-generation carbon fibre composites. Carbon Fibre Composites (CFCs) are extremely strong and lightweight materials used in manufacturing, particularly in the aerospace industry.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 29, 2023

“Both geometries are combined with the latest surface treatments, substrates and coatings, which offer the possibility to use higher cutting data with significantly improved tool life, leading to a reduction in your cost per part,” says Robert Smith, Offer Manager for Hole Making and Composites at Sandvik Coromant.

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