Breakthroughs in adhesives quicken composite components production

The advantage that carbon-fibre reinforced plastic/polymer (CFRP) offers to the automotive industry, by way of significant weight reduction, has gained increasing popularity among global vehicle manufacturers seeking to meet tightening emissions and fuel economy targets. The material suits the needs of automotive OEMs well, because while the material is light, it is also about five times as strong as steel, and twice as stiff.