Magna says its exteriors operating unit has secured unspecified new business to supply painted automotive body panels made from carbon fibre composite material for two 2016 model-year vehicles.
The supplier will produce class-A carbon fibre composite body panels with its solution developed with Molten Panex 35 carbon fibre.
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The move followed collaboration between Magna and Zoltek to develop CFS-Z carbon fibre sheet moulding compound.
Magna now offers global manufacturers a range of lightweight composite parts, sub-systems and semi-structural applications for automotive as well as commercial truck and other markets.
“With our formulations and production expertise, we’ve been able to take our carbon fibre processing and know-how to the next level – that being outer body panels,” said Magna Exteriors VP product and process development, Tom Pilette.
“By continuing to develop vehicle parts and systems with cutting-edge materials, we are able to assist our customers meet fuel-economy and emissions standards for their cars and trucks.”
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