General Motors uses advanced composites from CSP in its 2016 Chevrolet Corvette - JEC Composites
“Through a joint continuous improvement effort, Chevrolet and CSP have significantly reduced the density of the Corvette body panels – from 1. 9 specific gravity for the 2013 model year, to 1. 6 specific gravity for the 2014 model year to 1. 2... The mass savings afforded by TCA Ultra Lite is accomplished through the use of a CSP-patented technology that uses treated glass bubbles to replace some of the calciumc carbonate filler, resulting in a lighter density material. On the C7, a total of 21 body panel assemblies, including doors, decklids, quarter panels and fenders, are molded from TCA Ultra Lite. When combined with CSP’s patented vacuum and bonding manufacturing processes, TCA Ultra Lite offers a premium Class A finish with paint and gloss qualities comparable to metals, including aluminum. It also offers reduced costs at all volumes – and for production volumes under 150,000, tooling costs for composites can be as much as 50 to 70 percent less than those for stamping steel or aluminum. Wind energy is really dependant on public policy. But the wind energy industry continues to innovate especially in the field of Offshore where dimensions are sometimes bigger than the wingspan of the Airbus A380. Challenges in terms of price and technology are high. Source: www.jeccomposites.com
