Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Thailand’s PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC) plan to collaborate to develop advanced 3D printing materials for the automotive industry.
Mild acids are employed as catalysts in liquid ethanol at a relatively low temperature to break down thermosets while preserving carbon fiber structure.
Sabic’s investment in Airborne International will help enable Sabic to develop the next step in the value chain with realization of automated manufacturing for composites applications, with enhanced yields, cycle times and system cost.
Fused deposition modeling (FDM) carbon fiber-filled Nylon capable of replacing metal, while new extra-flexible, tear resistant material family can withstand repeated flexing without tearing or deforming.
Rates both newcomers and incumbents by various metrics in order to rank them by business execution and technical value, thereby identifying most promising firms in the field.
A new 3D printing/additive manufacturing process using energy efficient diode lasers is set to change the way parts are produced, according to researchers at the University of Sheffield.
A carbon fiber sheet molding compound (SMC) from Mitsubishi Rayon has been adopted for the rear door frame of the new Prius PHV, which was launched by Toyota Motor Corporation in February of this year.
