August 26, 2020

This production ready part combined Zoltek PX35 carbon fiber and PA6.6 to create a part that was lighter in weight with improved performance compared to the original cast aluminum version. The part mass was successfully reduced by 24% without sacrificing existing features such as engine mount integration orcrank seal housing. Carbon Fiber Engine Cover Key […]

Zoltek, in partnership with Audi AG, Voith Composites GmbH & Co. KG, and Dow Automotive developed a carbon rear wall module using a high-volume CFRP production process. The resulting part, developed with Zoltek PX35 commercial carbon fiber is cost efficient while maintaining the high-performance properties required for automotive applications. Layers of carbon fiber were placed,