Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Epoxies

Composites, resins portfolio supports EV applications, sustainability

JEC World 2024: Huntsman is sharing a new polyurethane- and epoxy-based composites portfolio aligned with the needs of the automotive sector.

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Scott Bader opens £2 million laboratory in France

R&D facility will enable the chemicals company to develop more sustainable composite materials for its strategic markets and customers globally.

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BCN3D forms Supernova for VLM business growth

An independent entity, Supernova will enhance materials development and hardware industrialization for the viscous lithography manufacturing process, which can take fillers or fiber reinforcement for elevated product development.

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JEC

Industrial, high-performance equipment advances composites processing

JEC World 2024: Modular, multi-stage ThermoPress double-belt presses, ScatterPro precision scattering and film casting with high-precision Venturi drying are key highlights at IPCO’s booth.  

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Trends

CW’s 2024 Top Shops survey offers new approach to benchmarking

Respondents that complete the survey by April 30, 2024, have the chance to be recognized as an honoree.

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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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Glass Fibers

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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