Hannah Mason

Hannah Mason Technical Editor

Oxford Advanced Surfaces develops low cure temperature surface treatment

Onto EP1132 is a non-abrasive, low temperature cure carbene chemistry surface treatment product to improve part adhesion to paints and adhesives.

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Application

CNT-enhanced composite tanks lighten rescue workers' loads

Graphene nanotube-enhanced composite tanks reduce weight in firefighters’ compressed air tanks by up to 75%, and show potential for hydrogen storage.

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Consumer

Designing the ultimate stand-up fishing kayak

Apex Watercraft’s new Tyr carbon fiber/epoxy prototype reimagines the typical kayak design and promises the highest performance possible.

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Carbon Fibers

Researchers introduce capillary-driven method for continuous fiber 3D printing

The LITA 3D printing system from the University of Delaware shows potential for in situ cure for high-performance carbon fiber composite parts.

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Using nondestructive testing to inspect, repair carbon fiber bicycles

An Oregon-based bicycle inspection and repair shop uses an Olympus ultrasonic thickness gage to evaluate and fix structural damage.

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Trends

Demonstrating recyclable, bio-based autocomposites

The ECOXY research consortium recently developed a demonstrator automotive part constructed from recyclable flax fiber and a specialized bio-based epoxy.

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Medical

Composite sandwich panels enable flexibility in medical table design

Polyurethane foam core provides a cost-effective option for ACP Composites’ specialized medical positioning table design.

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Work In Progress

Data security in composites manufacturing

The U.S. Department of Defense is imposing new, strict rules on companies that supply composite parts and structures in a defense contract supply chain. Understanding and following those rules will not be trivial.

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Carbon Fibers

Australian start-up builds first recycled carbon fiber composite surfboard

Juc Surf uses 100% recycled carbon fiber scrap materials for a more sustainable surfboard that doesn’t sacrifice performance.

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Polygon offers double insulation composite tubing for electric motors

Polygon Tube double insulation tubing acts as a secondary layer of insulation and provides shock protection to the operators of electrical tools and appliances.

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Thermoplastics

Thermoplastic composites add light weight, durability to personal transport

The laptop-sized WALKCAR automatic people mover is constructed from Teijin thermoplastic carbon fiber composite materials.

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Thermoplastics

National Composites Week: Thermoplastics, recycling, tooling

As we celebrate National Composites Week, we’ve collected some of our top content on recent developments in thermoplastic composites, recycling and tooling.

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Composite raw materials
Alpha’s Premier ESR®
prepeg and slit tape products
Quickly Make Molds, Tools and Fixtures