Products

Carbon Fibers

Hexcel launches HexTow IM9 24K intermediate modulus carbon fiber

Workhorse carbon fiber is particularly suited to primary and secondary aerospace vehicle structure development, aided by its high tensile strength and modulus.

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TeXtreme releases TeXtreme 360° discontinuous tape-based fiber

High strength, stiffness and fatigue performance, in addition to enhanced design flexibility, make the spread tow tapes well suited for application versatility.

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WT&C introduces fireproof ALEC² PyroWall ceramic for FRP products

The polymer-free “composite” is a safe and circular option for manufactured FRP composite applications, offering enhanced protection during heat and fire events.

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Aimplas expands online training program with composites course

Aimplas offers courses throughout the year on processes such as extrusion, injection molding, compounding, recycling and now composites, particularly targeting the construction industry.

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Freudenberg launches fully synthetic wetlaid nonwovens

Wetlaid materials, manufactured from various types of polymer-based fibers, are particularly designed for use in filtration and other industrial applications.

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JEC

Colored composites evolve design opportunities, boost technical capabilities

JEC World 2024: Hypetex is returning with its color technologies, displayed via a variety of sporting goods applications, as well as its expansion into marine.

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Automation

Automation, winding equipment meet evolving composite needs

JEC World 2024: Engineering Technology Corp. is exhibiting offerings ranging from high-speed filament winding equipment to integrated robotic solutions, in addition to new standard line of tape wrappers.

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JEC

Laser projection systems provide flexible measurement qualities

JEC World 2024: SL-Laser highlights the ProDirector 7 and ProCollector measuring systems, in addition to sharing presentations on other relevant programs available to industry.  

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UTComp releases FRP equipment assessment guidebook

Free online resource outlines the background and key concepts about FRP and the damage mechanisms that affect reliability.

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JEC

Induction heating platen achieves dynamic temperature management

JEC World 2024: Roctool is introducing the R-IDS, a patented heated platen that aims to make mass production more accessible for composites manufacturing.

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Automation

Plyable releases AI-powered mold design tool

Plyable continues to rid composites engineers of workflow bottlenecks through an end-to-end automated system — from mold design to quotation to manufacturing fulfillment.  

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Automotive

Lightweight, flame-retardant composite applications highlight mobility, sustainability trends

JEC World 2024: A variety of applications demonstrate Envalior’s Tepex composite materials portfolio, from automotive to hydrogen.

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Thermwood Corp.
sustainable carbon fiber composites​
Coatings for Carbon Fiber from Keyland Polymer
release agents, purging compounds, process chemical specialties
Airtech
hybrid additives
Lightweight carrier veils for Aerospace
Kennametal Composite Material Tooling Solutions
re-engineered the ORPC foil and strut