Epoxy toughening agent enhances adhesion for automotive applications
CVC Thermoset Specialties’ HyPox RA875 epoxy adduct toughening agent is said to enable improved peel strength at room temperature and temperatures down to -40°C.
Read MoreFoam materials for injection or compression molding
Hexion Inc.’s Bakelite FoamSet materials offer flame retardance for lightweight construction applications.
Read MoreAirbus, China reinforce aviation partnership
A new agreement between Airbus and representatives from the Chinese government ramps up A320 and A350 XWB production in China.
Read MoreAirborne UK joins the National Composites Centre as Tier 2 member
The companies plan to work together on automation and collaborative digital projects, with the goal of reducing the cost of manufacturing composite structures at rate.
Read MorePrepreg cutting system reduces waste, speeds assembly of Swiss business jet
Swiss aircraft manufacturer cites years of Zünd digital cutting systems as part of the success story for several iterations of commercial aircraft.
Read MoreKordsa partners with University of Sheffield research center
Kordsa, the University of Sheffield and Sabancı University will collaborate on advanced composites research for aerospace and automotive applications.
Read MoreSolvay, Baker Hughes to expand use of thermoplastic composites in oil and gas pipes
Solvay and oilfield equipment company Baker Hughes plan to implement thermoplastic composite materials in offshore flexible pipes and risers.
Read MoreMaschinenfabrik Reinhausen, Grasim to form Aditya Birla Power Composites Ltd.
The joint venture will establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for composite hollow core insulators in India.
Read MoreWisconsin Oven ships multi-zone ovens for carbon fiber cure
Designed for carbon fiber cure, the ovens have been upgraded for increased energy efficiency.
Read MoreComposite insert as a structural reinforcement for A-pillars
A Porsche structural A-pillar reduces weight and increases strength with a hybrid part combining thermoplastic composites, steel and structural foam.
Read MoreEpic Aircraft carbon fiber aircraft achieves FAA type certification
Deliveries of the all carbon fiber single-engine turboprop are scheduled to begin this year.
Read MoreGKN Aerospace named key supplier for Gulfstream G700
Thermoplastic composites feature prominently in the new G700 business jet design.
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