BASF’s 2017 Science Competition Focuses on Finish for Carbon Fiber Composites
FLORHAM PARK, NJ – On April 3, BASF kicked off its third annual North American science competition, which focuses on creating a superior coating finish on carbon fiber composites.
Original equipment manufacturers seek to use lightweight panels to improve fuel economy, which must exhibit a superior finish equivalent to other substrates. However, coating carbon fiber composites is challenging due to the thermal expansion difference between the resin and fiber.