GKN and partners launch ASCEND to accelerate high volume composite technologies GKN Aerospace is leading a new UK industry consortium called ASCEND (Aerospace and Automotive Supply Chain Enabled Development) to develop and accelerate composite material and process technologies for the next…
Teijin to build GF-SMC moulding in Czech Republic Teijin is to install a composite compression moulding line at Benet Automotive, the company’s automotive composites business in Milovice, Czech Republic. Teijin will invest €10 million in the new glass…
Fynotej announces two new automotive OEM contracts EconCore’s thermoplastic, honeycomb technology is now being introduced into two of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers by non-woven specialists, Fynotej. The Mexican company have secured two major contracts to supply…
STRUCTeam appoints automotive and transportation specialists STRUCTeam, a leading independent composites engineering consultancy, has appointed Roman Hillermeier as transport sector lead and Joseph Laux as senior technical advisor. These important new additions are part of a…
CSP unveils lightweighting, battery enclosure and materials innovations Continental Structural Plastics (CSP), along with its parent company Teijin, today unveiled an innovative honeycomb Class A panel technology and an advanced, multi-material EV battery enclosure that can be moulded…
Automotive event announces call for papers, sponsors & exhibitors The SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Expo (ACCE) team is announcing its Call for Papers, Sponsors & Exhibitors for its 21st annual event September 8-10, 2021 at the Suburban Collection…
ESI contributes to Nissan’s carbon fibre parts production ESI Group, a global player in Virtual Prototyping software and services for industry, supports Nissan Motor Company in its production process that speeds up the development of car parts made…
The wheels of choice for a 331mph hypercar Forgeline and Dymag co-developed the wheel of choice for the world’s fastest production vehicle, the SSC Tuatara, which recorded a top speed of 331mph. SSC North America, along with international…
McLaren 620R intensified with new carbon fibre features The McLaren 620R can now be ordered with an exclusive ‘R Pack’ from the McLaren Special Operations (MSO) bespoke division. This optional package, available to customers in Europe, Middle East…
Teijin brings new ideas to the automotive industry In this article, Teijin looks at the suitability of its composite materials for the increasingly fuel-efficient, lightweight and environmentally friendly automotive industry. Teijin was founded in 1918 as Japan’s first…
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…
