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BMW using Hexcel CFRP in 7 Series B-pillar

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Hexcel supplies BMW with preforms made of unidirectional carbon prepreg set in various orientations and combined with adhesive. To meet the requirements for series production in the automotive industry, Hexcel installed a fully automated production line in Austria that converts unidirectional prepreg into bidirectional preforms in seconds.

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Aston Martin, TenCate Advanced Composites partner for Valkyrie program

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TenCate is the composite technology partner of the Aston Martin Valkyrie program, supplying advanced composite materials for a broad range of end-use applications throughout the car, including structural, cosmetic and high-temperature components. This technical partnership is the first advanced composite material partnership for Aston Martin.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Development of RF cured nanocomposite adhesives for thermal-budget reduction in adhesive bonding processes, $150,000 Mitsubishi Chemical America Inc., Industry-Informed Physics-Based Monitoring for Asset Management and Maintenance Optimization, $500,000 Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, Calif. New York, N.Y.

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Toho Tenax develops energy-saving, high-productivity carbonizing process and surface treatment technologies for CFRP

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Carbon fiber applications are expanding beyond aerospace into fields including automobiles, the environment, energy and infrastructure. or greater, both equivalent to levels found in industrial products. In addition, the ultra-fast treatment improves the adhesiveness of carbon fiber and matrix resin.

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DOE to award $35M to 24 projects to support early-stage, innovative technologies and solutions in advanced manufacturing

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The selected projects vary in levels of maturity and industry-readiness—from concept definition (focused on specific experimental proof or detailed analysis) to proof-of-concept (requiring physical experimental validation). manufacturers that could improve their competitiveness and enhance their energy efficiency. 1,000,000.

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Ultrasonic welding in the battery pack for the Cadillac ELR

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This ultimately results in a structure similar to that of a diffusion weld that does not require melting-point temperatures or joining material such as adhesives, soldering or fasteners. Ultrasonic welding is used in many industries including electrical and computer, automotive, aerospace, medical, and packaging.

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EP21TDCS-LO: A Conductive Bonding Agent for Space-Environment Assemblies

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Unlike most two-part silver-filled adhesives, Master Bond EP21TDCS-LO uses a simple one-to-one mix ratio that remains workable for 30-40 minutes and cures at room temperature in 24-48 hours or in 1-2 hours at 200°F. Download this free case study. Applications of Master Bond EP21TDCS-LO. Application. EP21TDCS-LO Role. Critical Properties.