The automotive industry has long recognized the potential of advanced composites and carbon fiber to help it meet the increasing need for improved safety, reduced emission, improved fuel consumption, lower weight and demanding cost reductions.

Hexcel has the technologies, products and capabilities to be the industry composite solutions provider.

The car shown left is the new k200 Roadster micro car, manufactured by Super Light Cars (SLC), part of the Italian ATR Group. Hexcel’s collaboration with the ATR Group is based on the supply of a range of composite products including HexPly® M47, M48 and M49 prepregs, which provide a superior surface finish to automotive components.

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