Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Thermoplastics

Thermoplastic tape friction tester completed at TPRC

Delivered and implemented at Toray Advanced Composites, the setup seeks to eliminate defects during hot press forming thermoplastic tapes.

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Marine

HyFiVE research gains insight into metal-composite joining

HyFiVE project came to a close in 2023, providing new insight for adhesive-free joining of metal and fiber-reinforced technologies for maritime construction.

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State-of-the-art composites cutting, machining solutions ensure accuracy, ease of operation

JEC World 2024: Compcut is presenting its advanced composites saw (ACS) and precision composite router (PCR), in addition to inviting attendees to bring their own materials for demonstration purposes.

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Recycling

ReCarbon becomes commercialization partner for Fibertech Group

ReCarbon will focus on providing a high-quality recycled carbon fiber-based product range, using Fibertech’s prepreg expertise.

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Aerospace

NCAMP advances collaboration with South Korean aviation/testing institutes

The two entities will enhance the use of advanced materials in aircraft, with technology and information exchange related to composite materials certification.

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Automotive

Envalior, Koki deliver lightweight, efficient automotive shift fork design

Use of Envalior’s fiberglass-reinforced ForTii ACE MX53 and collaboration with its CAE department helped Koki re-adjust product design, simulation and tooling to get the best out of material performance.

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Thermoplastics

Toray Advanced Composites launches LCA program for Cetex composites

Lifecycle assessment, starting at Toray’s Nijverdal site and then broadening to U.S. locations, will provide reliable emissions data to customers purchasing the range of thermoplastic composite materials.

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Ineos Styrolution announces North America authorized distribution network

Styrenic supplier grows U.S. and Canadian services and products distribution to four new partners.  

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Glass Fibers

High-efficiency flow media, spacers for composites manufacturing

JEC World 2024: Freudenberg Performance Materials displays innovative surface veils, flow media and spacer solutions to meet the evolving requirements of FRP parts.

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Monadnock Non-Wovens website highlights latest meltblown media

Celebrating 25 years, the company’s nonwoven, meltblown and composite material solutions have touched a broad application range, giving it the flexibility to meet industry needs.

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Prepregs

Rock West Composites supports DiskSat satellite assemblies

Space-grade Strato panels line was incorporated into the small spacecraft platform’s solar array substrate/backup structure assemblies design, reducing costs, lead time and meeting positional tolerance without fixtures.

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Thermoplastics

TPRC joins aviation projects with thermoplastic composites focus

TPRC advanced materials expertise will be applied to Luchtvaart in Transitie and FENIKS with a primary aim to make aviation more sustainable.

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