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.
Read MoreBindatex 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.
Read MoreHartzell 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.
Read MoreFACC 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.
Read MoreFortify 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.
Read More3M 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.
Read MoreSaertex supports HyFiVE research project for maritime lightweight construction
Saertex will focus on development of adhesive-free joining technologies and FST-compliant composites for shipbuilding.
Read MoreSino 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℃.
Read MoreUniversity 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.
Read MoreLanxess 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.
Read MoreTecniplas 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.
Read MoreMarbocote, 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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