As part of a Clean Sky research initiative researchers are looking at the behaviour of carbon fibre reinforced plastics during a flight.
Looks like BMW is transferring its carbon fibre knowledge from four wheels to two. according to Motorcycle news, the German automaker has just patented designs for two carbon fibre motorbike frames, along with plans for assembly. While BMW’s carbon-fibre beam ...
Researchers at the Hohenstein Institute in Germany are studying a new way of recycling carbon fibres using biotechnology. Trials at the Hohenstein Institute have shown how biotechnology can be used to create new ways of recycling carbon fibres. Researchers in ...
Thanks to use of composite materials, the new BMW 7 Series line-up will be up to 130 kilograms lighter than the previous models.
Teijin has announced it has integrated its development and marketing of automotive-use carbon fibre reinforced plastic aiming to strengthen the group’s business. The Automotive Business Development Group launched on the 1st of April as a new entity directly under the ...
BMW has chosen Exel Composites as a technology partner to develop next generation carbon fibre reinforced parts for passenger cars. The German automaker has been investing in the development of lighter and more fuel-efficient vehicles for a number of years and has ...