BMW showcases more parts made of lightweight materials
The engineers and designers in Munich have worked together to create new lightweight parts that could be fitted to future cars in order to shed some weight.
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A Guide to Understanding Carbon Fiber Weaves and Fabrics
Carbon fiber originated for aerospace use, but as it has become more usable this material expanded into the automotive industry. A guide to carbon fiber
BMW i3 Successor: Steel from ThyssenKrupp instead of Carbon Fiber?
According to Herbert Eichelkraut, a manager of the German steel giant ThyssenKrupp, the strong metal might make a return in BMW cars
BMW i3: High demand requires doubling of carbon production
The high demand for the BMW i3 is driving up the production of carbon fiber at the Moses Lake plant. The U.S. plant is doubling its production.
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BMW Group and Boeing to collaborate on carbon fiber recycling
The BMW Group and Boeing signed a collaboration agreement to participate in joint research for carbon fiber recycling as well as share manufacturing knowledge and explore automation opportunities.
Next generation BMW 7 Series to use carbon fiber
In a recent interview with BMWBLOG, Dr. Klaus Drager said that the next generation BMW 7 Series will make extensive use of carbon fiber.
BMW Group / SGL Group Joint Venture opens the new Moses Lake Plant
SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (SGL ACF) – a joint venture of SGL Group and the BMW Group – today officially opened its new state-of-the-art carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA.
BMW i: The Trouser Press
BMW has decided to build the passenger cell from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).
Editorial: Carbon Future
Exploring the focus towards carbon in all of its applications within BMW and on the global stage. Carbon. The 6th...
Exclusive: BMW X5 with Carbon Fiber Unibody
At the recent Innovation Days Mobility event, BMW unveiled their future plans in becoming the world's leader in volume-produced cars with an electric drive and with a passenger cell made from carbon.
Confirmed: SGL Group and BMW – New Carbon Fiber Plant to be Built in Moses Lake, WA
SGL Group and BMW Group jointly announced today at an event in Seattle that their joint venture, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, will build a state-of-the-art carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA
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