In a new study reported in the Journal of Applied Polymer Science, North Carolina (NC) State University (Raleigh, N.C., U.S.) researchers have found a way to improve the energy efficiency of part of ...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After winning a JEC Innovation Award in 2016 for its Lincoln MKS Decklid Concept – a TCA Ultra Lite® outer panel and a carbon fiber RTM prototype inner – ...
A space elevator, a technology connecting the Earth’s surface to a space station, would allow for the cost-efficient transport of people and materials. However, a very light yet strong material is ...
Lightweight structural components for automotive can now be made in high volume manufacturing using carbon fiber reinforced SMC. Using a unique Daron® resin from AOC, these parts feature superior ...
[Thomas Sanladerer] wanted to make 3D prints using carbon fiber and was surprised that it was fairly inexpensive and worked well, although he mentions that the process is a bit intense. You can learn ...
Commercial carbon-nanotube (CNT) technology has taken a major step forward, going from research in the lab to production in the factory. Nanocomp Technologies Inc. has successfully produced 3- by 6-ft ...
TOKYO — Nissan has long reserved costly carbon-fiber components to such applications as the hood and roof of its low-volume, high-performance GT-R sports car. But thanks to a production breakthrough, ...
The Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI) and ElectraFly, an aviation company building personal flying vehicles, are teaming up to create 3D printed carbon fiber aircraft parts ...