Researchers announce new method for prepping carbon fibre for bonding
By Mike Davey Oak Ridge, Tennessee — May 30, 2016 — Carbon fibre composites are incredibly strong and very lightweight. The material would therefore be almost perfect for both body panel and structural components, but high production costs have helped to limit its use. Carbon fibre also requires a lot of surface preparation prior […]
International Automotive Body Congress to examine multi-material designs, future body concepts
By Mike Davey Frankfurt, Germany — May 30, 2016 — Staying ahead of the curve means being able to predict what’s around the next bend in the road. The International Automotive Body Congress (IABC) takes place June 7 and 8 in Frankfurt, Germany, and it promises to present cutting edge information on the latest advances […]
CSN-Glen Merritt Collision holds car wash to benefit Fort McMurray
By Mike Davey St. Catharines, Ontario — May 30, 2016 — The Fort McMurray fire saw an outpouring of support from individuals and businesses who wanted to help people in their time of need. One of those businesses was CSN-Glen Merritt Collision in St. Catharines. The facility held a car wash recently, with proceeds […]
Takata airbag recall continues to expand
Detroit, Michigan — May 30, 2016 — The Takata airbag recall continues to grow. On Friday, the Japanese transport ministry announced that 7 million additional recalls related to Takata, covering air bag inflators that do not have a chemical drying agent. The US-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has also posted documents showing recalls […]
