Because of the laws of aerodynamics, you have to streamline exterior automotive design in order to minimise air friction and reduce fuel consumption. The pursuit of comfort and aesthetics has had a ...

Structural foam molding can offer processors another option for customers who are seeking a part that offers strength and durability with reduced weight. Generally reserved for medium- to high-volume ...

MANNHEIM, GERMANY (Aug. 6, 3:15 p.m. ET) — BMW, Ford, Porsche and VW all presented papers at the recent VDI plastics in automotive engineering conference in Mannheim about how foam molding can save ...

The Structural Foam market in the U.S. is estimated at US$8 Billion in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$8.2 Billion by the ...

Structural foam molding is more popular than ever. It saves raw material, energy, and weight, supporting the objective of producing and using plastic parts in a more sustainable way. At K 2022, Engel ...

SAE Transactions, Vol. 110, Section 6: JOURNAL OF PASSENGER CAR: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS JOURNAL (2001), pp. 417-427 (11 pages) The effect of epoxy-based structural foam on strength, stiffness, and energy ...