A key element of Mitsubishi’s new forged molding compound (FMC) carbon fiber-reinforced SMC is the use of low-flow (but not low-pressure) compression molding, which ...

A rear spoiler produced with a new organic SMC. The researchers were able to fill complex ribbed structures with conventional processing parameters. They found no separation of the fiber and the ...

Thermoset molder and compounder Mar-Bal Inc. has expanded its product mix into sheet molding compound (SMC). SMC materials sold by Chagrin Falls, Ohio-based Mar-Bal will be sold through the firm's ...

A consortium of European companies have joined forces to advance the future of sheet molding compound as a cost-efficient material for lightweight components. Among the participating members are ...

Hydrilite ™ SMC is formulated with a high-performance resin system and is reinforced with 41% glass fiber by weight. “The use of glass fiber results in a material system considerably more economical ...

thyssenkrupp Materials Trading GmbH has extensive spot supply and offtake arrangements with existing and developing producers of rare earth concentrate, carbonates, and oxides The Alaska SMC is ...

In the automotive industry, especially in lightweight construction for hybrids and electric vehicles, there is growing demand for components that are not just light, but also exhibit high stiffness ...

Known as iNVENTA 616UL, the material received UL 723 approval from Underwriters Laboratories earlier this year. UL 723 is recognized as the industry standard for evaluating surface burning ...

thyssenkrupp Materials Trading GmbH has extensive spot supply and offtake arrangements with existing and developing producers of rare earth concentrate, carbonates, and oxides The Alaska SMC is ...