Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Carbon Fibers

German Bionic unveils fourth-generation carbon fiber exoskeleton

The Cray X features a frame made with SGL Carbon carbon fiber and aids workers when lifting loads of up to 28 kilograms for up to eight hours.

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Bindatex adds new division to help U.K. retailers return to work

The Slitting and Sheeting division meets the the demands of cutting PPE, filter materials and protective films with quick turnaround.

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Carbon Fibers

Hartzell carbon fiber propellers chosen as option for Cubcrafter aircraft

The three-blade Pathfinder propeller, weighing in at 44 pounds, is an alternative to Hartzell’s two-blade carbon fiber Trailblazer prop.

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FACC strengthens financial position ahead of cost reductions

COVID-19-related challenges have spurred further implementation of FACC’s 2019 cost reduction program, which is expected to generate total annual savings of up to €50 million. 

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Automation

Fortify launches Flux One 3D printer for fiber-reinforced polymers

Flux One achieves new material properties and improved functionality with a continuous kinetic mixing (CKM) module and Fluxprint magnetic alignment to manage fiber orientation. 

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Aerospace

3M launches high-temperature, oxidation-stable Nextel ceramic fabric

Nextel 610 DF-13-4500 ceramic fabric allows ceramic composites to compete with metal components, with comparable performance and reduced cost.

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Sustainability

Saertex supports HyFiVE research project for maritime lightweight construction

Saertex will focus on development of adhesive-free joining technologies and FST-compliant composites for shipbuilding.

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Filament Winding

Sino Polymer develops high-performance epoxy resin prepreg

Used in railway applications, the carbon fiber prepreg can be cured at 150℃ for 10 minutes, and is suitable for structural parts requiring Tg within 120-140℃. 

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University of Liverpool, Scott Bader form joint venture, Polymer Mimetics

Registered as a subsidiary of Scott Bader, Polymer Mimetics aims to open new opportunities in coatings, composites specialty adhesives and more.

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Glass Fibers

Lanxess shifts to recycled composites with Durethan ECO polyamide products

The PA6-based products feature waste glass in loadings of 30, 35 and 60%. Lanxess is shifting to a circular economy to help improve the company’s carbon footprint.

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Sustainability

Tecniplas supplies composite tanks for drinking water

Each tank, located in a highly volatile weather region in Brazil, measures 4.5m diameter and 20m tall and has capacity of up to 311,000 liters.

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Automotive

Marbocote, FCI partnership expands release agent options in Brazil

U.K.-based Marbocote’s Valinhos, Brazil, unit will provide FCI local access to resins and reduce its dependence on importing.

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