Bed, Bath and Bumpers
A few years ago, when Toby Jacobson came home from a work trip, a piece of foam he was carrying caught his seven-year-old son’s attention. Jacobson explained the company he works for, Grand Haven,...
Zoltek Carbon Fiber Featured in New Uniti Electric Car
Swedish startup company Uniti recently released its “smartphone car,” a modern electric vehicle that comes with five years of free electricity. The car can cover 186 miles with its 22 kWh battery and...
The Role of Composites in Automotive Market Growth
The global automotive market is expected to grow to 100 million vehicles by 2019 according to Owens Corning market data presented by Corey Melvin in a CAMX educational session on Wednesday, Dec. 13. “Shortly...
GM Reportedly Planning to Incorporate Carbon Fiber in Pickup Trucks
According to a Dec. 6 report from the Wall Street Journal, General Motors (GM) plans to use carbon fiber composites to make the beds on premium versions of large pickup trucks. GM’s lightweight beds could...
New Audi A8 and BMW i8 Roadster to Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show
Next week’s Los Angeles Auto Show (December 1-10, 2017) will be the launching point for a number of new vehicle models, including many featuring composite materials. Among the most highly anticipated models...
Composites from Polynt Used in Areas of First Road-Legal Dallara Vehicle
Last week, Dallara—the legendary Italian engineering firm that’s developed chassis for IndyCar, Formula One, Formula Three, Formula E, IMSA and a bunch of other racing series—unveiled its first...
