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University of Tennessee to head $250M advanced composites manufacturing institute; Ford, Honda and Volkswagen members

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The new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), announced today by President Obama, will focus on advanced fiber-reinforced polymer composites that combine strong fibers with tough plastics to yield materials that are lighter and stronger than steel. Honda R&D Americas, Inc.; Honda R&D Americas, Inc.;

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Consortium Develops Automotive Carbon Fiber Material as Easy to Process as Metal

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A consortium including the University of Tokyo, Toray Industries Inc., has developed a new automotive carbon fiber material that is as easy to process as metal. and Honda Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Rayon Co. ( The consortium will work with Toyota Motor Corp., Nissan Motor Co.