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Magna brings carbon fibre composites into vehicle structure

Magna has developed a prototype carbon fibre composite subframe, which is said to reduce mass by 34%.

15th March 2017

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Sailauf

Transport/​Aerospace

By replacing 45 steel parts with two moulded and four metallic parts, the prototype subframe achieves a dramatic 87% reduction in the number of parts, according to the company. The mouldings are joined by adhesive bonding and structural rivets.

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