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CFRT High Performance Sports Shoes
Anta Sports has launched KT6 – the latest generation of the signature sneaker of NBA all-star Klay Thompson. The basketball shoe is equipped with a shank made of composite materials. This iconic basketball shoe features a variety of material technologies, [...]Read more -
Composite Hatchback Panel
The Nissan composite hatchback panel is a good example of what is feasible in thermoplastic composite materials, even for high-volume applications. Development Partnership OEM Nissan, molder Hitachi and material supplier Quadrant Plastic Composites (QPC) teamed up for this complex rear [...]Read more -
3 Japanese Giants Worked out Thermoplastic Honeycomb Panels
EconCore, TORAY, and Bostik have jointly developed a thermoplastic honeycomb sandwich panel. Compared with traditional thermosetting materials, the thermoplastic panel is greatly improved in production efficiency. The production period is cut to 60secs from several hours. The panel is resistant [...]Read more -
The First Glass Fiber Sheep Shed in Mongolia
Recently, deep in the prairie of Inner Mongolia, a white sheep shed was set on the pasture contracted by a shepherd family, 3.5 meters high, 20 meters long, and 16 meters wide. It is amazing that this is the first [...]Read more -
CFRT Unlock New Opportunities in Mobility
The automotive industry faces major changes due to autonomous driving. An innovative solution to match the requirements of lightweight and multi-functionality was created in a partnership of three – based on Maezio thermoplastic composites. Find New Materials for Multi-functional Car [...]Read more -
Carbon Fiber PPS Tape Achieves Stable Mass Production
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is one of the most widely used engineering plastics. Its unique molecular structure has many performance advantages, such as high-temperature resistance, long-term resistance to 200°C working temperature, high rigidity, small shrinkage rate, and water absorption. Although PPS [...]Read more -
Asda Carbon Fiber Fleet
Asda has announced a market first as it launches a new fleet of home delivery vans, which will aim to drive down carbon emissions and reduce the number of miles driven each day. The new carbon fiber fleet has a [...]Read more -
Europe PVC Outlook Improves on Healthier Demand
European polyvinyl chloride (PVC) demand has risen in the third quarter on the back of a recovery in downstream sectors, including the key construction industry. Contract price discussions are underway for August with initial expectations in line with or higher [...]Read more -
Composite Panels Marching on the Building Industry
Recently, Rock West Composites (RWC) of the United States announced the addition of 3Form Varia Ecoresin carbon fiber building boards to its product lineup. Carbon fiber has a high-end appearance and is highly valued in architectural and interior design projects. [...]Read more -
A New Carbon Fiber from South Africa
Although carbon fiber materials are strong and lightweight, they cost too much. However, this situation is expected to change. Scientists from South Africa have discovered a cheaper alternative. On July 29, it is reported that researchers at the University of [...]Read more
