Hexcel transitions winter sports prepregs to HexPly Nature range
Full production conversation to the company’s bio-derived product range is one step of many Hexcel has taken to deliver sustainability to winter sport industry customers.
Read MoreFACC researches second life use of aerospace thermoplastics
The COMPASS project is a collaboration with 13 European partners, in which FACC is researching the re-manufacturing of thermoplastic materials to produce high-quality second-life components.
Read MoreComposite Kape skateboard delivers durability, pop
Collaborative effort between KraussMaffei and entrepreneur Peter Karacsonyi led to the Vanguard, an in-situ polymerized board comprising fiberglass sandwich composites with a recyclable polyamide.
Read MoreAmerica’s Cup showcases composites-intensive AC40 foiling yacht designs
This year’s Youth America’s Cup and Puig Women’s America’s Cup teams are supported by North Sails, Southern Spars and Future Fibres.
Read MoreUavos OEM program enables high-efficiency CFRP rotor blades
Development of new all-composite helicopter retrofit blades with stainless steel leading edges highlights the company’s focus on greater operational efficiency and high resistance to harsh environments.
Read MoreHexcel releases 1K reinforcement fabric option
Woven fabric adds to portfolio of 3K, 6K, 12K and 24K options, suited for a variety of industrial applications.
Read MoreDiab, Brødrene AA celebrate 50 years of composite ferry innovation, sustainability
Partners reflect on the increasing use of Diab foam core and GFRP, CFRP composites in Brødrene AA construction over the years, resulting in lightweight, high-performance and efficient marine craft.
Read MoreInitial build has begun for Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 fixed-wing aircraft
Zero-emissions, low-drag and low-noise composite aircraft is being constructed and assembled in the company’s Denver facilities, targeting aviation training.
Read MoreHexcel introduces mid-temp Flex-Core HRH-302 honeycomb core
Bismaleimide (BMI) option to serve complex curvatures and thermal management needs of military, commercial and UAM aircraft.
Read MoreParker Hannifin to sell NA Composites, Fuel Containment Division
Composites, fuel tanks and bladders manufacturing division will be divested to private investment firm SK Capital Partners.
Read MoreOrbital Composites wins AFWERX award for Starfighter drone fleet
Under the TACFI contract, Orbital is implementing the AMCM process to build 3D printed composite multi-mission UAS aircraft, surpassing $10 million in government awards.
Read MorePersico Group advances SMART rotomolding cell automation
SMART technology, used for the production of structural and soluble thermoplastic cores, integrates robotics, direct tool heating.
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