Drawing design cues from nature: Designing for biomimetic composites, Part 1
Biomimicry is an interdisciplinary methodology that can inform composites design and manufacturing via use of more effective and sustainable materials, structural fabrication and technological practices.
Read More9T Labs, Purdue University to advance composites use in structural aerospace applications
Partnership defines new standard of accessibility to produce 3D-printed structural composite parts as easily as metal alternatives via Additive Fusion Technology, workflow tools.
Read MoreLanxess equips SUVs with Tepex dynalite underbody paneling
Robust thermoplastic panels are 30% lighter than steel designs, features higher resistance to stone impacts or other damage, indicating future applications in electric-, hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Read MoreDura Composites completes decking project for Royal Solent Yacht Club
Dura Deck Tiles enhance the club’s balcony and terrace areas, providing a lasting contemporary look with none of the installation challenges of traditional timber.
Read MoreAeler fiberglass shipping containers enhance transport insulation, payload, visibility
Unit One container is capable of transporting more cargo, reducing maritime transport emissions by 20% and incorporates embedded sensors for tracking and monitoring.
Read MoreTextechno implements new DIN SPEC 19289 standard
Textechno says that its Fimatest test system can confirm interfacial shear strength of thermoset and thermoplastic composites according to a new EU standard.
Read MoreCollins Aerospace selected by AFRL to build thermoplastic composite fin for F-16
Part of $100 million, five-year investment to advance, qualify thermoplastic composites for military and commercial aero applications.
Read MoreKorea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering to demonstrate fuel cell-applied ship operation
KSOE’s shipbuilding sector, Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, alongside Shell, Doosan Fuel Cell, HyAxiom and DNV, is to build, design and integrate fuel cells into ship systems.
Read MoreDelta, Joby Aviation partner to deliver sustainable home-to-airport transportation
Sixty-million upfront equity investment will integrate Joby-operated eVTOL services into Delta customer-facing channels, beginning in New York and Los Angeles.
Read MoreScott Bader partners with Elixir for Crestabond distribution in India
Crestabond MMA structural adhesives range will continue to drive advanced composites growth in India, in addition to Scott Bader’s global expertise and local technical support.
Read MoreSiemens Gamesa upgrades 5.X onshore wind platform, reaches 100 installations
Seven-megawatt wind turbine variant has reached more than 4.5 gigawatts in sales globally since its launch, and is installed in six European wind farms.
Read MoreTri-Mack introduces thin, lightweight thermoplastic composite enclosures
Durable, low-cost manufacturing support wide range of industrial uses, with option for embedded EMI shielding.
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