Mikrosam to supply GKN Fokker with AFP, consolidation equipment for thermoplastic composites
The suite of equipment includes Mikrosam’s latest automated fiber placement (AFP) machine, slitting equipment for thermoplastic prepregs and a custom-engineered thermoplastic consolidating machine.
Read MoreFACC receives FAA STC approval for its Passenger Luggage Space Upgrade
U.S. airlines can retrofit A320 family aircraft with modified storage compartments said to enable 67% more storage space at reduced weight.
Read MoreRoth Industries honored at Großer Preis des Mittelstandes
Roth Industries was recently honored for its employee support, capacity for innovation, environmental management and social commitment.
Read MoreACMA announces 2020 Infrastructure Day
ACMA’s fifth Infrastructure Day in Feb. 2020 will gather political and composites manufacturing leaders in Washington D.C. to discuss infrastructure legislation.
Read MoreEvonik expands U.S. production capacity for ROHACELL foams
The expansion includes a new production hall and is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Read MoreGraphene Council partners with SAE International
The organizations will partner to share information on graphene and transportation advances and challenges, and will present their results at two events next year.
Read MorePlanning application submitted for National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
The NMIS will be an industry-led international center of manufacturing expertise led by Scottish leaders and the University of Strathclyde.
Read MoreAhlstrom-Munksjö to divest its glass fiber reinforcement business
The company will divest its Mikkeli, Finland glass fiber reinforcement facility to ADCURAM Group in fourth quarter 2019.
Read MoreUniversity of Tennessee adds advanced manufacturing certificate
Available in-person or online, the advanced manufacturing program will begin offering classes in January 2020.
Read MorePeople in Composites: November 2019
Albany Engineered Composites, GKN Aerospace, Michelman and Sirrus Inc. announce new hires in the composites manufacturing industry.
Read MorePratt & Whitney to open ceramic matrix composites facility
The 60,000-square-foot R&D facility in Carlsbad, Calif., U.S. will focus on the design, development and production of CMCs for aerospace applications.
Read MoreBiocomposite of the Year 2019 winners announced
Announced at Nova-Institute’s Biocomposites Conference in Cologne, Germany, the winning entries use natural fiber composites for automotive and consumer goods applications.
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