Hannah Mason

Hannah Mason Technical Editor

Hi-Temp Resins

Spherical polyamide particles developed for 3D printing

Specifically designed for additive manufacturing, Toray’s new spherical synthetic particles can be used to produce high-strength, heat-resistant 3D-printed parts.

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Trends

Airbus reveals blended wing aircraft demonstrator

MAVERIC is a scale-model demonstrator for a new aircraft model that Airbus says could reduce fuel consumption by up to 20% compared to current single-aisle aircraft.

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Thermoplastics

ACMA releases Thermoplastic Composites Conference 2020 program

Held April 29-May 1 in La Jolla, Calif., U.S., the event will feature speakers and panel discussions, a keynote speaker from Boeing, facility tours and more.

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Materials research facility develops tools to accelerate composites certification

The AFRL-funded Materials Solutions Network facility uses X-ray beamlines for research into evaluation and modeling of composite structures.

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Hi-Temp Resins

AOC Aliancys announces new company name

Beginning March 2, the global resins and gelcoats supplier will operate under the name AOC.

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Sustainability

Axiom Materials opens High-temperature Composite Center

The 3,500-square-meter facility expands the U.S.-based company’s CMC production capabilities to support increasing demand in aerospace and industrial applications.

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Aerospace

Teijin Aramid appoints new president and CEO

Peter ter Horst has been the company’s chief financial officer since 2011, and will take over his new role April 1, 2020.

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Prepregs

Hexcel, NaCa Systems develop hybrid carbon/wood fiber composite car seat back

Benefits are said to include a 40% weight savings and improved carbon footprint.

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Hi-Temp Resins

FRIMO, Hennecke form strategic partnership for automotive applications

The companies will combine their core competencies with a focus on polyurethane and other materials applications for the production of passenger vehicles.

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Wind/Energy

Global wind capacity market value predicted to increase tenfold over next decade

According to research from Navigant Research, growing global wind energy capacity will lead to a market worth more than $1 trillion over the next decade.

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Marine

Sicomin bio-based resins used in flax fiber-reinforced boat

The hull, deck and internal structure the FLAX 27 sailing boat were infused with Sicomin’s GreenPoxy InfuGreen 810 resin and flax fiber reinforcement fabrics.

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Aerospace

Strata Manufacturing delivers first Pilatus PC-24 flap track fairings shipset

This delivery marks the initial success of an expanded agreement between Strata and Pilatus announced in May 2019.

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