With the increased electrification of vehicles, automotive OEMs are looking to lightweight but durable materials with optimal structural properties for weight savings, extended range and fuel economy.

The compounder of custom sheet molding compound (SMC) and molder of fiberglass reinforced plastics announced the availability of two new ultra-low density SMC formulations. Core’s new, ultra-low ...

Management projects fourth quarter sales to be up year-over-year due to a significant increase in tooling sales. Full year sales expectations are down 10% to 12%, but Duvall reiterated confidence in ...

A development program looked at multiple combinations of SMC with short glass and carbon fiber — with and without unidirectional (UD) carbon fiber prepreg (the hybrid is often called tailored SMC) to ...

Lightweight structural components for automotive can now be made in high volume manufacturing using carbon fiber reinforced SMC. Using a unique Daron® resin from AOC, these parts feature superior ...