This paper emphasizes the benefits of using composite materials in manufacturing
automobile components instead of conventional metal. Some unknown and unorganized …

A virtual process chain for sheet molding compound (SMC) composites is established and
validated by means of experimental investigations on a demonstrator structure. The flow in …

This paper summarizes our work aimed at applying thermoset polyester composite waste in
the preparation of polyurethane (PU) foams according to the circular economy assumptions …

The manufacturing process of Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) influences the properties of
a component in a non-deterministic fashion. To predict this influence on the mechanical …

The manufacturing process of Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC) induces a reorientation of
fibers during the flow, which influences local properties and is of interest for structural …

Polymer matrix composites are finding increasing number of applications due to their high
weight-saving potential as well as unique characteristics, such as high strength-to-density …

Compression molding of carbon fiber sheet molding compounds (CF-SMC) is a promising
technology to reduce the waste of carbon fiber composites and to drive sustainable …

Sheet molding compound (SMC) composites combine high lightweight potential with
excellent formability and are frequently used in industrial applications. To reduce safety …

X-ray microtomographs of samples cut from non-deformed and compression moulded Sheet
Moulding Compounds (SMC) plates have been analysed using the phase contrast mode …

This chapter examines the role of reinforcement in composites. This is fundamentally one of
the key parameters for increasing the mechanical properties of the matrix system. The matrix …