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New Campers Built with Carbon Fiber Install Directly to Source Vehicle

For outdoor enthusiasts, GEO-cab is now offering the Badger camper that installs directly to the source vehicle, even a smaller truck or SUV like a Ford Bronco or Jeep Gladiator. And the Badger is...

Spotlight on Organosheets

Organosheets are continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic sheets containing primarily carbon or glass fiber fabrics. Recently, organosheets have begun to encompass a broader range of semi-finished products...

Additive and Composite Manufacturing Wind Blade Technology Applied to Marine Energy Devices

The wind energy industry has succeeded in applying large-scale additive manufacturing technology to create complex blade mold sections that are made of traditional composite materials and can be bonded. The...

Natural Fiber Composites Used in EVs Participating in Extreme E Championship

The Spark Odyssey all-electric SUV features Bcomp’s natural fiber ampliTex™ and powerRibs™ in the bodywork, designed by Spark Racing Technology. The properties of the flax fiber will be tested in the...

Swedish University Developed Structural Battery with Carbon Fiber Anode

As more vehicles are designed to run on electricity, and especially as batteries are required to provide longer ranges, the weight of the batteries becomes more of an issue. In some cases, the battery pack...

Electric Van Features Composite Body Panels for Lightweighting, Durability, and Cost Savings

Arrival looks to change the future of commercial vans with its new fully electric Van. The weight of the Van is cut by the lightweight aluminum frame and proprietary composite body panels, leading to greater...