Avient launches reclaimed nylon-based long fiber composites
The post-consumer recycled nylon 6 material is reclaimed from end-of-life fishing nets, reducing ocean-bound plastic waste while fostering material deployment for demanding environments.
Read MoreSicomin supports large-scale interior project for Museum of the Future
Sicomin aided Dubai-based Advanced Fiberglass Industries with its bio-based gelcoats and resins to meet challenging structural and fire safety specifications defined for more than 200 double-curved entrance lobby panels.
Read MoreAE Industrial Partners to acquire stake in Firefly Aerospace
The leading provider of composites-intensive launch and in-space vehicles will expand AEI’s space transportation portfolio and grow Firefly’s future opportunities in the space market.
Read MoreCompPair’s healable composite materials make a splash on Gunboat catamaran
HealTech panels, to be showcased on a Gunboat 68 later this month, can be repaired in two minutes without impact paintwork, reducing repair time by 99%.
Read MoreKeyland Polymer, polySpectra combine photopolymers, powder coatings to advance 3D printing
UVMax powder coatings provide a spectrum of surface color and texture possibilities, while COR Alpha photopolymers have been refined for durability.
Read MoreReactivated Israel Aerospace Industries production line resumes F-16 wing deliveries
With the 1980s assembly line fully reopened and refurbished, IAI continues production of the military aircraft’s wings and composite vertical fin.
Read MorePeople in Composites: February 2022
New hires, appointments and personnel promotions have been announced by Teijin Ltd., Vectorply, Engel North America, Wisk, Trelleborg, Lockheed Martin, Thermwood, Archer and more.
Read MorePratt & Whitney selected for hydrogen propulsion research project
The Hydrogen Steam Injected, Inter-Cooled Turbine Engine (HySIITE) project will use liquid hydrogen combustion and water vapor recovery to achieve zero in-flight CO2 emissions.
Read MoreSeries A funding expands production for Lingrove’s Ekoa natural fiber materials
Carbon-negative Ekoa composite, a substitution for wood and plastics in furniture, interiors and automotive applications, will be scaled up to deliver to far-reaching global customers.
Read MoreUnitech Composites to manufacture composite Wing Lockers for Raisbeck Engineering
The Idaho-based supplier is using this $10 million award to optimize production of large, complex, hand layup assemblies for the King Air utility aircraft family.
Read MoreTeijin to partner with Fuji Design in carbon fiber recycling
New business structure will incorporate Fuji Design’s proprietary, low environmental impact “precision pyrolysis” technology to produce high-quality carbon fiber from used CFRP for commercialization.
Read MoreThermHex acknowledged as a TOP 100 innovator in Germany
Out of 436 participants, the honeycomb core specialist has been honored for its excellence in driving forward production process innovation.
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