After reviewing the requirements, the two teams worked to customize a color and additive concentrate using carbon fiber to produce the desired visual effect that would make the interior pillars and headliner look like they were covered in fabric. After a successful trial, the OEM was convinced it could shift from fabric to a polymer interior using the color and additive concentrates. 

This customer used Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) tapes and laminates in the trailer space of their heavy truck applications.

This customer used Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) tapes and laminates in the trailer space of their heavy truck applications.

Through both fully accredited testing and in-house testing capabilities, our team uses state-of-the-art equipment and software to generate data for insight into material behavior, environmental effects, and more.

This customer used Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) tapes and laminates in the trailer space of their heavy truck applications.

By using Smartbatch™ FX, the molder was able to produce parts ready for assembly with no secondary processing required.

By using Smartbatch™ FX, the molder was able to produce parts ready for assembly with no secondary processing required.

Through both fully accredited testing and in-house testing capabilities, our team uses state-of-the-art equipment and software to generate data for insight into material behavior, environmental effects, and more.

Historically, plywood and other materials have been used as structural panels across a variety of industries.

Historically, plywood and other materials have been used as structural panels across a variety of industries.