August 11, 2023Ford de México Designs 3D-Printable Wheelchair for DogsTo aid pet mobility, Ford creates free design file to use for 3D printing a wheelchair for dogs. Read more
August 4, 2023Auto OEMs Slate Joint Venture to Build Charging Stations in North AmericaSeven producers of electric vehicles will develop network of 30,000-plus locations. Read more
August 2, 2023Altair Honors Marelli and Solvay for Vehicle Lightweighting AdvancesA new polyurethane foam and a PEEK film win 2023 Altair Enlighten Awards. Read more
July 18, 2023Q2 Plastics Economy Is Holding Its Own in Difficult TimesSecond-quarter results show mixed signs for the U.S. industry’s key sector. Read more
July 17, 2023Intumescent PP Compounds for Electric Vehicles Resist High Heat, Offer Process EconomySABIC grades are for extrusion and thermoforming of battery platforms and components. Read more
July 13, 2023Nano-Multilayer Vehicle Film Cuts EV Power Use and Aids 5G CommunicationsToray controls the thickness of each nanolayer in its Picasus film to boost advanced mobility performance. Read more
July 12, 2023Multi-material 3D Printer Enables Printing of Flexible ElectronicsMulti-wavelength, high-powered lasers are key to printing flexible, stretchable circuits. Read more
July 10, 2023Blue Sky DesignFlying car moves closer to commercial reality with composites-rich design. Read more
June 30, 2023Composites Scrutinized After Fatal OceanGate FailureImplosion of carbon fiber submersible raises questions about composites in undersea vessels. Read more
June 7, 2023Rear Guard: Blow Molded Ford Bumpers Have Rear Park-Assist SensorsCompanies develop first blow molded SUV bumper with park-assist sensors. Read more
June 7, 2023Gender Bias In DesignThe lack of input by women in everyday product designs can have unintended, even deadly, consequences It’s generally not a good strategy to ignore half of your prospective customers, employees, partners or clients. And yet that is exactly what happens… Read more
June 6, 2023Enlightened Innovations: Lighting on Electric Vehicles Meets Multiple NeedsLighting technologies increase EV visibility, build visual brand recognition. Read more