Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Carbon Fibers

Solvay, 9T Labs bring additive manufacturing of CFRP parts to mass production

Solvay’s high-performance composite materials, plus 9T Labs’ hybrid additive Red Series solution reportedly process lower production costs for advanced composite parts.

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Automation

Conbility delivers Pre-Pro 3D tape winding head to Bilsing Automation

Multifunctional system will assist Bilsing’s manufacture of composite structures, particularly for the automotive industry.

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Wind/Energy

TPI Composites announces third quarter 2021 earnings

Independent composite wind blade manufacturer continues to navigate short- and long-term headwinds in the wind industry, with new lines in China for Vestas and a secured $600 strategic investment.

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Natural Fibers

Lingrove’s eco-friendly Ekoa composite materials target furnishings and interactive applications

Ekoa, comprised of plant-based fiber reinforcements and resins, achieves cosmetic, structural durability and elegance for a range of interior, furniture and transportation applications.

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BigRep, Teton Simulation partnership integrates SmartSlice into large-format 3D printing

High-quality, production-level parts capability now available for large-format 3D printing, with current compatibility with BigRep PRO HT and HI-TEMP CF filament materials.

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WoundSIM software tool simplifies design and simulation of composite pressure vessels

Rapid and efficient tank design process is achieved via an integrated FEA software translator, advanced parametric optimization, simulation and load case testing and post-processing capabilities.

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Pultrusion

Strongwell releases new product line, signs nationwide representative agreements

Strongirt, now supported and serviced globally, is an all-fiberglass, pultruded FRP continuous insulation cladding attachment support system for the commercial construction industry.

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Adhesives

Scott Bader to open additional structural adhesives facility

The U.K.-based chemicals company now totals seven manufacturing plants and 16 offices worldwide.

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Suprem launches continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic brand tailored to AM

Filaprem materials feature high quality, exceptional fiber/matrix distribution and low porosity.

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Marine

Sika presents Adekit A236 two-part structural adhesive 

The two-part, high-performance polyurethane adhesive targets large composite bonding in marine applications and recently won a 2021 IBEX Innovation Award.

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Thermoplastics

Fraunhofer commissions automated Engel production cells for thermoplastic composite R&D

Fraunhofer PAZ pilot plant center installs v-duo 700 vertical machine and duo 900 injection molding machine to combine thermoplastic composite processes with a variety of injection molding technologies.

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Bercella, RINA focus on developing qualified multi-material solutions for critical applications

Partnership combines Bercella’s expertise in the design and processing of composite materials and RINA’s inspection, certification and engineering experience to develop end-to-end solutions for aerospace, defense, marine and energy sectors.

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