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