A general trend is the continuing push toward increased performance at lower price. In a typical graph of specific tensile strength (GPa per pound, y-axis) vs. material cost (dollars per pound, x-axis ...

A UK consortium led by B&M Longworth (Edgworth, U.K.), developer of the DEECOM recycling process, with partners from Ford Motor Co., Gestamp, Gen2Plank, EMS-Grivory, and academic partners from The ...

Renolit Gor S.p.A., a leading supplier in the automotive extrusion and thermoforming market globally, has seen demand for its Renolit Tecnogor glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene-based composite take ...

The automotive industry is the third-largest consumer of polymer materials after the packaging and construction industries. By using engineered plastics with recycled content, automotive companies ...

Non-crimp fabrics like METYX’s glass fiber fabric range are becoming increasingly sought after in the advanced manufacturing industry, with applications in many sectors. Image Credit: ...

The structural properties of composite materials are derived primarily from the fiber reinforcement. In a composite, the fiber, held in place by the matrix resin, contributes tensile strength, ...

AGY, a leading producer of high-performance glass-fiber reinforcements, has developed a new single-end lightweight S2 Glass roving, engineered to deliver exceptional strength, stiffness, and impact ...

The glass fiber produced at AGY Holding Corp.’s plant on Wagener Road in Aiken can be found in aircrafts, automobile exhaust and ignition systems, surfboards and electronic handheld devices, just to ...

When it comes to upgrading your home's exterior, there are tons of options to choose from for the perfect front door to match your home's style. Your new front door could be solid, have small glass ...