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Magna brings carbon fibre composites into vehicle structure
Magna has developed a prototype carbon fibre composite subframe, which is said to reduce mass by 34%.
15th March 2017
Innovation in Textiles
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Sailauf
By replacing 45 steel parts with two moulded and four metallic parts, the prototype subframe achieves a dramatic 87% reduction in the number of parts, according to the company. The mouldings are joined by adhesive bonding and structural rivets.
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