Reinforcements

Composite accelerator pedal enhances Formula SAE performance

Venox Systems was brought into the fold to deliver a 3D printed continuous carbon fiber/PEKK pedal for the TU Wien Racing Team that exceeded its aluminum counterpart.

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Carbon Fibers

ATA Industrial Group report evaluates the state of the global carbon fiber market

Carbon fiber composites market report provides statistics, analyses and trends regarding 2023 demand in China and around the world.

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Application

Composite wrap system combats corrosion in industrial tank repair

A fiberglass and carbon fiber composite wrap system enabled an Australian nickel mine to quickly repair a stainless steel ammonium sulphate feed tank and protect against future corrosion.  

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Natural Fibers

Toyoda Gosei develops seawater-derived fiber-reinforced material

Fiber reinforcement is formed from magnesium hydroxide derived from seawater, achieving plastic parts that contributed to improved environmental performance.

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Natural Fibers

BioStruct project to validate biocomposite-focused manufacturing processes

For the next 3 years, Ideko and European partners are working to develop and validate to TLR 7 novel processes to boost the use of natural fibers and biological resins.

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Aerospace

JCB Aero aircraft interior flooring panels incorporate SHD composites

High-performance carbon fiber prepreg using SHD’s FRVC411 epoxy resin system resulted in a durable, compliant design for the MRO market.

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Fabrics/Preforms

Angeloni launches non-stitched multiaxial NCF fabric option

An adhesive grants the same stability of traditionally stitched composite fabrics, making Stratos suitable for use in a range of fibers and production processes.

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Infrastructure

Episode 45: Scott Reeve; Corey Sechler, Creative Composites Group

Experts from FRP composites manufacturer Creative Composites Group discuss the role of composites in infrastructure projects today, including solutions for bridge rehabilitation and protecting waterfront structures. 

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Large-volume VFGF extrusion printer facilitates modular composite cockpit

Queen 1 system from Q.Big 3D produced complete cockpit assembly of a full flight simulator in a little more than a month, enabling fast build speeds, high surface quality and dimensional accuracy.

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Natural Fibers

Business incubator Chemovator invests in Heartland’s natural fiber additives

The Michigan company, producing hemp-based natural fiber materials, is the latest addition to Chemovator’s program supporting early stage startups in the chemical industry.

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BARRDAY PREPREG
Gurit Advanced Composite Materials & Solutions
Harper International Carbon Fiber
Renegade Material Composites
Composites One
Powder Coatings for Heat Sensitive Carbon Fiber
Toray public database prepreg materials
3D industrial laser projection
Ready-to-Ship Composites