BASF and Toyota collaborate for lightweighting success BASF and Toyota Motor North America Research & Development achieved lightweighting success with the new 2021 Toyota Sienna. The vehicle, scheduled to launch later this year, just won the prestigious…
New European manufacturing line for epoxy encapsulation materials Sumitomo Bakelite has announced its intention to open a new manufacturing line to produce epoxy encapsulation composite materials for automotive applications at its Belgian production subsidiary, Vyncolit NV. The investment…
Carbon machining for F1, motorsport and aerospace at Shape Shape Machining is continuing to explore and learn how to machine different advanced composite materials based on customer requirements. Managing director, Ryan Muller said: “As well as our pattern and…
Honeycomb material reduces Hyundai trunk floor weight by 20% EconCore, leader in lightweight thermoplastic honeycomb core technology, and DPA Moldados, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, have developed innovative technology which has reduced the weight of the Hyundai Creta’s trunk…
Latest Corvette Stingray has carbon fibre rear bumper beam Thomas Technik & Innovation (TTI), a leading pultrusion specialist, has collaborated with Shape Corp, the US based Tier 1 supplier of metallic body structure components, plastic parts and bumper systems,…
Two Dieffenbacher presses for Creative Composites A UK-based company has produced SMC Class A exterior components on Dieffenbacher equipment. In 2017 Creative Composites, headquartered in Northern Ireland, selected Dieffenbacher’s CompressEco press series to produce SMC Class…
Paul Heard appointed CEO of SMMT Industry Forum Paul Heard has been appointed the new chief executive of SMMT Industry Forum, the consultancy and training provider for manufacturers, set up by the UK government, the Society of Motor…
McLaren to embrace electric cars with further lightweighting McLaren Automotive has confirmed it will continue to pursue its engineering philosophy of reducing vehicle weight to enhance its supercars. As evident in existing models such as the new 765LT,…
Hexcel and NaCa Systems develop composite car seat back Hexcel is collaborating with NaCa Systems, a Tier 1 supplier of natural fibre composite automotive interior parts, on the development of a lightweight carbon fibre prepreg and wood fibre composite…
TTI to present pultrusion innovation at JEC World 2020 Pultrusion specialist Thomas Technik & Innovation (TTI) plans to rewrite the rulebook when it presents pullCUBE, a new pultrusion machine, at JEC World 2020. At only 3.5m in length, pullCUBE…
Carbody chooses brand new Technyl Max to brake pedal Solvay Performance Polyamides’ new and advanced Technyl Max polyamide 6.6 (PA6.6) technology was chosen by Carbody, specialist in safety and sealing solutions for the automotive industry, to develop its all-plastic…
McLaren is hiring for its new Composites Technology Centre British luxury supercar maker McLaren is hiring recruits for its new £50 million innovation and manufacturing facility in Yorkshire in the North of England. Applicants with experience in a wide…
Iconic 60s replica car built using Scott Bader composite materials For classic car enthusiasts of the 1960s British AC Cobra two-seater racing roadster, very deep pockets are needed to afford an original sports car. Back in 2001, world champion auto…
Carbon composite wheel manufacturer ready to boost capacity Dymag, a manufacturer of lightweight carbon composite performance wheels for cars and motorcycles, is preparing to boost production capacity. The UK company is planning to raise an additional £5 million…
Partners produce first curved pultruded bumper beam using Crestapol Scott Bader and Shape Corp have partnered to produce the automotive industry’s first curved, multi-hollow pultruded carbon fibre bumper beam for the newly-unveiled 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The pultruded bumper…
Opening the door of opportunity Magna Exteriors’ president, Grahame Burrow talks about the growing market for thermoplastic liftgates as automakers seek every opportunity to lightweight in the face of increasing emissions and fuel economy regulations.…
TCS appointed advanced composites partner for Carsystem Total Composite Solutions (TCS) has announced its appointment as Advanced Composites Partner for the UK for Vosschemie’s automotive division, Carsystem. Jochen Rohde, general manager of Vosschemie, commented: “We are delighted…
Prodrive Composites upgrades Milton Keynes facility Lightweight composite components supplier Prodrive has continued to focus on increasing production capacity at its Milton Keynes operation through a series of facility and equipment upgrades. When complete, these facility…
New composite engine shroud makes Ford Explorer cabin quieter Continental Structural Plastics (CSP), specialised in composite vehicle components, has supplied Ford with a composite, dual-wall-dash engine shroud for use in the 2020 Ford Explorer. This sheet moulded compound (SMC)…
Sicomin launches new Bio Resin for HP-RTM Processing As the automotive industry focuses on more sustainable manufacturing, Sicomin, a leading supplier of eco-resins, has announced a replacement for petroleum based materials with the launch of its new bio-based…
Renolit to promote recyclable, lightweight automotive materials at AIE Renolit is promoting its extensive range of 100% recyclable, thermoplastic composite material solutions for vehicle interior trim parts at Automotive Interiors Expo 2019 (AIE 2019) from 21-23 May in Stuttgart.…
First carbon fibre chassis delivered from new McLaren Automotive centre The first prototype carbon fibre Monocell, the tub that forms the main structure of McLaren’s cars has been shipped from the company’s new £50 million innovation and production centre in…
Getting creative with carbon Total Composite Solutions (TCS) speaks to Ed Hill about its partnership with motorsport legend, Brabham Automotive supplying carbon fibre materials that offer race car owners spectacular visual appeal. CFRP and…
Realising the rewards of recycling Prodrive’s P2T process promises to help automotive companies incorporate more composites into their designs – while boosting recyclability at end-of-life. Lou Reade reports. Reinforced composite materials are notoriously difficult to…
