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 ...

Compressed air foam systems (CAFS) produce finished foam by injecting "compressed air" into the foam-solution stream. The term "high energy" is sometimes used when discussing CAFS because the energy ...

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 ...

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 ...

Engel is providing detailed information on all aspects of structural foam molding at a three-day online conference from 17 to 19 November 2020. For the first time, the traditional foammelt conference ...

Structural-foam molding can produce hollow, multilayered parts that are often bigger, stronger, lighter, and cost less than injection-molded equivalents. Multinozzle structural-foam technology is ...

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 ...