Fiberforge

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Fiberforge is a privately held company, started in 1998. The company uses a proprietary process for making thermoplastic advanced composites[1][2] to make things more lightweight. Particular interest has been placed on decreasing weight of everyday means of transportation like cars and aircraft[3] for better fuel efficiency and hence Environmental sustainability.[4]

Fiberforge ceased operations in June 2013 due to financial problems and is trying to liquidate its assets for the benefit of creditors. [5]

History

In 1994, Rocky Mountain Institute founded the Hypercar[6] Center to help prove its technical feasibility and commercial reality.[7]

In 1998, Rocky Mountain Institute took this process a step further by launching a for-profit venture, Hypercar Inc.

In 2004, Hypercar Inc. changed its name[8] to Fiberforge to better reflect the company's new goal of lowering the cost of high-volume advanced-composite structures/[9]

In 2010, Fiberforge office is established in Zug Switzerland.

In 2012, Fiberforge was at the height of production output with approximately 70 employees.

In 2013, Fiberforge ceased operations due to financial problems.[10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Composites Science and Technology Article, "", 7/1-2010
  2. ↑ High Performance composites article, "", 1/1-2006
  3. ↑ Netcomposites article, "", 7/1-2010
  4. ↑ Hybrid Cars now, "", 7/1-2010
  5. ↑ http://www.postindependent.com/news/6967761-113/fiberforge-company-fox-glenwood
  6. ↑ Science Channel's Eco-tech series, "", 9/4-2007
  7. ↑ Discovery channel video, "", 7/1-2010
  8. ↑ RMI article, "", 7/1-2010
  9. ↑ The Aspen Times, "", 7/1-2010
  10. ↑ http://www.postindependent.com/news/6967761-113/fiberforge-company-fox-glenwood

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