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10 composite innovations in the automotive industry
Composites are changing the future of car building in ways that we possibly never imagined. Here are 10 of the most exciting new developments of composites in cars (and you can view the cars here.) 1. Lola-Drayson B12/69EV. Packed full of recycled composite materials, this car is designed to sho ...
Posted 10 May 2012 by Mr Composites
tags: composites , innovations , automotive , cars , Lola , BMW , Honda , Lamborghini , DeLorean
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Scott Bader – a new strategy
Yesterday I visited Scott Bader's headquarters in Wollaston, UK, to learn about the company's new Adhesives and Advanced Composites Business and its plans for future growth. The company has carried out a strategic evaluation of its business and set out a 10 year growth plan. This will involve expan ...
Posted 27 April 2012 by Amanda Jacob
tags: Scott , Bader , Axon , Automotive , composites , carbon , adhesives
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Materials key to meeting fuel efficiency regulations
Environmental regulations calling for increased fuel efficiency and reduced emissions are influencing the design of almost every vehicle component. Lightweight structural materials will play an important role in meeting these challenges, alongside efforts to downsize engines and add power-boost tech ...
Posted 12 September 2011 by Amanda Jacob
tags: automotive , lightweight , materials
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JEC 2011 – black and green
And so another JEC show comes to an end and a number of themes stand out. There were numerous carbon fibre products and applications on display (the black) and a big focus on sustainability (the green). Automotive composites are evidently hot at the moment, evidenced by the number of car makers at ...
Posted 01 April 2011 by Amanda Jacob
tags: JEC , Composites , 2011 , carbon , sustainability , automotive
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