BMW i8, LV & CFRP

A primary rationalization for the use of carbon fiber for automotive structures—like the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid vehicle—is that it is light, it can allow the creation of exotic forms like, well, the 2+2 vehicle in question, and it is quite strong.

Apple Debuts New iPhone Connectivity System

Apple Inc. is rolling out CarPlay, an in-car system that will enable users to access several iPhone functions directly through their vehicle's infotainment system.

Navigating the Current Auto Scene Made Lively

The Geneva Motor Show is upon us.

LG Chem Ponders EV Battery Factory in China

LG Chem CEO Park Jin-soo says the South Korean company may build a plant in China to make batteries for electric cars sold there.

On Mfg - March '14

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Fastening: The Next Generation

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Composites Under the Car

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Professional Workstations Are Still Important

With all the clamor about tablets and mobile phones, one could easily forget about workstations. Don’t. Nowadays, they’re even more primed for the heavy lifting in CAD.

Reducing Weight for Interior Plastics the Sustainable Way

A plastics compounder in the UK proves lightweighting and sustainability aren’t mutually exclusive objectives, at least not for interior trim parts.