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Audi advances in-plant human-robot cooperation; CFRP roof installation

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“Adhesive application with robot assistance,” abbreviated from the German as KLARA (Klebstoffapplikation mit Roboter-Assistenz), provides support with the installation of roofs made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) in the new Audi RS 5 Coupe. The robot then signals that the roof is ready for installation.

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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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Compared to gasoline, combustion of natural gas emits 25% less CO 2 due to the lowest carbon content of all hydrocarbons. Just as before, there are two tanks made of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP/CFRP) beneath the luggage compartment floor of the five-door car, each of which hold roughly seven kilograms (15.4 lb) of gas.

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EOS enters a three-year technical partnership with Williams on additive manufacturing

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Williams already owns two polymer EOS systems. Carbonmide (carbon fiber reinforced polyamide) at Williams is being used for production parts on Formula One cars in conjunction with carbon composite laminates where improved strength is required.

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Researchers at TU Wien develop new antenna concept for connected cars; shark fin is too small

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Antennas in cars are usually installed in what is known as the shark fin. At TU Wien, the decision was therefore made to develop a new method for installing antennas in cars which overcame the upcoming technical challenges. This is a compact attachment that is mounted on the rear of the car’s roof.

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DSM thermoplastics suited for lightweight tanks for CNG, H2; weight reduction up to 70%

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The permeation of HDPE liners is too high to allow the installation of composite Type IV tanks incorporating such liners inside a vehicle. In current Type IV pressure vessels, the tape reinforcement comprises either glass or carbon fibers in a thermosetting polymer, such as an epoxy or unsaturated polyester.

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Solvay participating in Polimotor 2 carbon fiber reinforced polymer engine project

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Solvay is taking a “leadership role” in the development of the Polimotor 2 all-plastic automotive engine to be tested in a race car next year, demonstrating the company’s advanced specialty polymer technologies in light-weighting through metal replacement. Mustang engine, used a combination of carbon fiber, Torlon, epoxy, ceramic and metal.

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DOE issues RFI for hydrogen delivery R&D, targeting cost of $2-4 gge

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Composite carbon fiber and steel vessels are a potential alternative. To become economically competitive with steel, lower-cost, high-strength carbon fiber and improved batch-to-batch carbon fiber quality are needed.

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