Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

CAMX

Thermally conductive mandrels enhance filament winding capabilities

CAMX 2023: Acrolab features its Isomandrel technology, which redistributes high thermal energy uniformly over the entire filament winding mandrel surface, providing predictable and consistent energy input into the part and removing the need for oven cure.

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CAMX

Mold release agents target efficient thermoset resin release

CAMX 2023: Münch Chemie International, alongside distributor Fusoni, is introducing a new generation of semi-permanent release agents, essential auxiliary materials with fast evaporation.

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Construction

CCG marks 10-year anniversary for six-span FRP Massachusetts bridge

Inspection on the state’s oldest moveable steel truss bridge since its renovation project in 2013 reveals CCG’s prefabricated FRP decking — said to be the largest composite vehicle span in the U.S. —  is in optimal condition.

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Sustainability

KraussMaffei and partners develop sustainable, safe and stylish children’s bike

The Lion Bike is a German-made, injection molded bicycle with 40% recycled carbon fibers with zero scrap and enabling 67% lower CO2 emissions during production.

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Biomaterials

Aimplas coordinates FOREST project to facilitate transportation sector decarbonization

Fourteen partners are developing bio-based polymers, additives and recycled carbon fibers for the creation of competitive multifunctional biocomposite solutions.

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CAMX

One-stop composites manufacturer, distributor

CAMX 2023: FiberGlass Coatings provides B2B and B2C and services to meet fiberglass and coating product needs.

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CAMX

Wireless strain measurement system for die-cast and injection molding 

CAMX 2023: Gefran introduces the QE2008-W, a non-invasive, magnetically mounted strain solution with Bluetooth transmission that uses sensors to accurately measure and maintain equipment quality.

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CAMX

Composites fraternity fuels composites manufacturing growth, development

CAMX 2023: CECA Asia, a professional composites organization, offers its more than 7,000 members training, symposiums, conferences, event and other opportunities to grow India’s composites hub.

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Wind/Energy

Balmoral launches composite scour protection system

Integrated scour prevention solution for fixed offshore wind turbine systems non-invasively protects against turbine foundation instability and cable damage. 

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CAMX

Precision-cut fibers for technical, wet-process applications

CAMX 2023: Engineered Fibers Technology (EFT) is exhibiting a range of its precision short-cut fibers and nanofibrillated pulps in addition to its work in contract R&D and product support.

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CAMX

Technology investment contributes to complex industrial tooling services

CAMX 2023: A new five-axis router rounds out Accurate Patterns’ capabilities in precise toolmaking, patterns, plugs, fixtures and gauges for fiberglass fabricators, thermal formers, carbon fiber parts manufacturers and others.  

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Construction

Bio-based composite construction elements to combat climate change

Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex cooperate to develop construction components made of bio-based plastics reinforced with natural fiber that can enable the storing of carbon for years or even decades.

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