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Hexcel to supply carbon NCF for new supercar

To support the contract Hexcel will invest in a new non-crimp fabric line at its Leicester, UK site.

4th April 2017

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Stamford, CT

Transport/​Aerospace, Sports/​Outdoor

Under the terms of the agreement, Hexcel will supply Mubea Carbo Tech with HiMax non-crimp fabric (NCF) for the manufacture of carbon fibre monocoque chassis. The monocoques will be manufactured by resin transfer moulding (RTM) and use several different textile formats. Hexcel’s contract covers the delivery of the key materials for the full multi-year programme duration.

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