Solvay, Honda sign exclusive supply agreement for business jet programs
Solvay will supply prepreg and lightning strike protection surfacing film for Honda aircraft business jet HA-420 and Elite programs through 2027.
Read MoreArris Composites secures $48.5 million new funding to accelerate Additive Molding technology
The company plans to open facilities in the U.S. and Taiwan, and to use its composites manufacturing process to build consumer electronics.
Read MoreEuCIA adds new glass fiber data to Eco Impact Calculator
The European Composites Industry Association’s Eco Impact Calculator is a free life cycle assessment tool to calculate a composite part’s ecological footprint.
Read MoreHexcel materials, distribution partner selected for Gunboat 68 yacht
A range of Hexcel HiMax carbon fiber multiaxials and PrimeTex spread tow woven fabrics enhance an all-carbon-fiber luxury catamaran.
Read MoreSAMPE North America cancels SAMPE 2020 conference
The outbreak of COVID-19 in the Upper Northwest of the U.S. has forced SAMPE to cancel its largest conference and trade show.
Read MoreGurit to reorganize Composite Materials business unit
The company plans to separate the unit into Wind Materials and Marine & Industrial Materials units.
Read MoreRaytheon, United Technologies complete merger of equals transaction
Now named Raytheon Technologies Corp., the aerospace and defense company plans to introduce new technologies in hypersonics, directed energy and avionics.
Read MoreSpirit AeroSystems announces new cost-reduction measures in light of coronavirus
Measures taken include an extended suspension of production for Boeing aircraft and workforce reductions.
Read MoreArkema outlines growth plans in Specialty Materials
In a recent strategy update meeting, the chemical company said it will focus on growth on its Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions businesses.
Read MoreRockwood Composites, Leonardo produce 10,000th blade for Eurofighter Typhoon
The delivery of the 10,000th blade for the towed decoy on Leonardo’s defense aircraft marks 10 years of partnership for the companies.
Read MoreAnalySwift receives U.S. Navy grant to help improve service life of helicopters
The funded project aims to further develop SwiftComp modeling software to better predict the durability of composite flexbeams on Navy rotorcraft.
Read MoreComposite Advantage ships FRP camels to U.S. Naval base in Guam
Low-maintenance, corrosion-resistant fiber-reinforced polymer flotation structures solve infrastructure maintenance issues for a U.S. Navy base.
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