Cross-section through a concept automotive seat by Johnson Controls and Camisma, manufactured with a combination of thermoforming and injection moulding. Sheets of continuous and unidirectional 12k carbon fibre and in-situ cast PA12 are combined with powder impregnated PA12 nonwoven recycled carbon fibre. They are placed into the mould and thermoformed, prior to back injection moulding of the rib structure using 30% long glass fibre filled PA12. Compared to a steel equivalent this structure saves 50% of the weight.
Concept automotive seat by Johnson Controls and Camisma, manufactured with a combination of thermoforming and injection moulding. Sheets of continuous and unidirectional 12k carbon fibre and in-situ cast PA12 are combined with powder impregnated PA12 nonwoven recycled carbon fibre. They are placed into the mould and thermoformed, prior to back injection moulding of the rib structure using 30% long glass fibre filled PA12. Compared to a steel equivalent this structure saves 50% of the weight.
The seat of the original Eames Molded Fiberglass chairs, by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950, was produced with glass fibre reinforced polyester resin
Dodge ski boots featuring Bond Laminates glass and carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) upper, and polyurethane resin (PUR) 3D dome logo sticker
Glass fibre and polypropylene woven fabric, consolidated with heat and vacuum pressure to form a tough and lightweight thermoplastic composite (PP-GF60). It is used in automotive, motorsport and marine applications.
Military boat hull, produced with glass fibre reinforced polypropylene (PP-GF60) thermoplastic composite. It is incredible tough and resilient for its weight - critical requirements for the front section of high speed landing craft
Twill-woven glass fibre reinforced polypropylene (PP-GF60) textile. Before it is consolidated with heat and pressure to form a rigid composite, it is highly drapeable and so able to conform to the mould.
A roll of non-crimp (unidirectional) glass fibre reinforced polypropylene (PP-GF60) textile, before consolidation (heat and pressure). The unidirectional fibres are laid at 45 and -45 deg, top and bottom.
A composite of glass fibre and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyester, with a plain woven, yellow, polyester top layer, moulded with heat and pressure
Commingled glass fibre thermoplastic composite preform, fabricated through tailored fibre placement (TFP) - a type of technical embroidery - in preparation for moulding with heat and pressure
Hyundai front bumper crash beam development, manufactured by CQFD using curved reactive thermoplastic pultrusion (CRTP) of continuous glass fibre reinforced nylon 6 (PA-GF), overmoulded with glass fibre reinforced black PA-GF
Cross section of thermoplastic pultruded composite box beam, by CQFD, made up of unidirectional glass fibre and in-situ cast nylon 6 (PA-GF) used for construction
Cross section of thermoplastic pultruded composite, by CQFD, made up of unidirectional glass fibre and in-situ cast nylon 6 (PA-GF) suitable for construction and automotive applications
Commingled glass fibre thermoplastic composite yarn, fabricated through tailored fibre placement (TFP), compression moulded to form a composite shoe sole
Various organo sheets, compression moulded by Krempel, featuring unidirectional and woven glass fibre reinforced epoxy and phenolic resin systems. Applications include construction, transport and automotive
Door sliding system profile in extruded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) selectively reinforced with unidirectional glass fibre for enhanced stiffness, made by Rossi Stampi
Structural sandwich panels with with aluminium honeycomb core. Typically, aluminium alloy 3003 or 5052 are used. Glass fibre reinforced epoxy skins provide excellent stiffness- and strength-to-weight. Aluminium faced honeycomb panels are relatively heavier, but offer excellent mechanical properties combined with a durable and decorative surface. Aluminium alloy 1050 is one of the most common sheet materials used where no special mechanical or chemical properties are required.
Kun Tiqi surfboard produced from balsa wood with hardwood ends. Made by hand, it is shaped and chambered (hollowed out to reduce weight), before a high strength epoxy glass fibre skin is added.
Yana surfboard constructed from solid competition grade balsa, chambered (hollowed out to reduce weight) and skinned with high-strength glass-fibre-reinforced epoxy (EP-GF).
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