Automotive & Transportation

ANTEC® 2025 brings together scientists, engineers, and industry leaders to shape the future of plastics in a way that balances performance, sustainability, and innovation.

The past year marked significant growth for Bcomp, a leader in flax-based bio-composites, with achievements in funding, innovation, and partnerships.

The global composites market is experiencing steady and significant growth. Market analysts expect that it will rise from USD 93.69 billion in 2022 to approximately USD 160.48 billion by 2030 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.2%.

Sustainable alternatives to natural rubber can solve environmental and supply chain challenges.

When extreme conditions demand superior performance, PEEK is the material of choice. It offers resistance, durability, and versatility across diverse industries.

Optimizing matrix viscosity is crucial for enhancing the mechanical performance of fiber-reinforced composites.

Dr. Prithu Mukhopadhyay, the SPE Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology editor, discusses key aspects of PFAS, future regulations, and potential developments.

Researchers developed the Thermal Expansion Molding Process (TEMP), which aims to reduce high costs and improve inefficient large-scale production methods from traditional processes like autoclave molding and vacuum-bag-only (VBO).

With the growing demand for sustainable and high-performance materials, basalt fibers have become a promising reinforcement for marine composites.

High-performance thermoset materials cannot be remelted or reshaped. Consequently, recycling carbon-fiber-reinforced composites poses significant challenges.