Archive for October, 2017
New Extrusion Method Could Expand Magnesium in Lightweighting Vehicles
The new process developed at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has the potential to reduce cost by eliminating the need for rare-earth elements, while simultaneously improving the material’s structural properties.
Toyota, Nissan Among Automakers Checking Parts Hit by Metals Scandal
Japanese automakers including Toyota, Nissan and Mazda are investigating whether falsely labelled products supplied by Kobe Steel have impacted the safety of their cars.
Sabic Introduces New Resins for LED Automotive Lighting
LEXAN™ HF4010SR resin is one of the new offerings. The polycarbonate (PC) material can make it possible for customers to develop complex headlight bezels with enhanced aesthetics.
Magna Sweeps Automotive Composites Conference Awards
Magna swept all three awards given at the recent Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition. The awards recognize outstanding innovations in the development and use of composites in the automotive industry.
