Covestro incorporates thermoplastic composites into sports shoe
Covestro collaborated with global sportswear company Anta Sports Products to incorporate a carbon fiber shank to improve the torsional stiffness of a KT6 basketball shoe.
Read MoreBorealis highlights polypropylene technology for flexible automotive design
Fibremod, the customized carbon and glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene material ensures reduced weight, cost savings and design flexibility.
Read MoreBoeing releases annual aerospace market forecast
The 2020 Boeing Market Outlook (BMO) projects near-term challenges in the commercial aviation and services market and resilience in the long-term, showing a resilient $8.5 trillion total market over ten years.
Read MoreEnsinger commissions thermoplastic prepreg facility
The Germany-based facility extends the company’s composite material portfolio range, including organosheets, fabric-based semi-prepreg and prepregs and composite plates.
Read MoreVolocopter begins testing in Paris for VoloCity eVTOL aircraft
The creation of the test area correlates with the Paris region, Group ADP and RATP Groupe’s goal to develop a UAM industry branch in the region.
Read MoreSamad aerospace unveils luxury Q-Starling personal air vehicle
The hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft boasts all carbon fiber, a hybrid-electric turbo generator and a stylish, modern design.
Read MoreHenkel hosts Manufacturing Day events for high school students
Manufacturing Day is an annual national event, which continues this week through Oct. 9 and serves to educate and inspire the next generation of manufacturers.
Read MoreACMA now accepting nominations for annual Membership Awards
The 2019 Volunteer Award recipient was Rick Pauer. ACMA is now accepting nominations for its 2021 Membership Awards.
Read MoreBeckwood Press offers virtual facility tour
As a means to connect with customers on a virtual platform, Beckwood tours its corporate headquarters, manufacturing facility and includes spotlights on recently completed presses.
Read MoreOCSiAl opens graphene nanotube R&D center in Europe
The major part of all developments in the Group’s new, Luxembourg facility will be targeted towards elastomers and thermoplastic composites enhanced with graphene nanotubes.
Read MoreSigmatex accelerates consolidation of U.S. operations
The consolidation process—which is a direct result of the global pandemic—will increase weaving capacity and additional investment made in innovative technologies.
Read MoreSolvay, Lockheed Martin continue F-35 aircraft partnership
The new five-year contract with Lockheed Martin builds on Solvay’s F-35 program commitment to provide high-performance materials and the company’s leadership in composite and adhesive technologies.
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