Hannah Mason

Hannah Mason Technical Editor

Tru-Design announces distribution agreement with Composites One

Composites One will distribute Tru-Design’s advanced material coatings and finishes for 3D-printed components.

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Automotive

BASF, Toray Advanced Composites sign supply agreement

Toray Advanced Composites will produce continuous fiber-reinforced tapes using BASF thermoplastic resins, targeting automotive and industrial applications.

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Aerospace

ICON Aircraft produces 100th A5 sports aircraft

The carbon fiber composite fuselage and structures were produced at ICON’s 300,000-square-foot production facility in Tijuana, Mexico.

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CSP to supply Ford with composite engine shroud

The SMC dual wall dash shroud, developed for the 2020 Ford Explorer, is said to reduce powertrain noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) compared to metal.

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AFRL, Boeing, Thermwood partner to develop low-cost, autoclave-capable tooling

The project is using Thermwood’s vertical, large-scale 3D printer to build a carbon fiber-reinforced demonstrator tool for an aircraft fuselage skin.

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Sustainability

Prodrive Composites updates, expands U.K. facility

New cutting machines, in-house 3D printers, an additional autoclave, CNC machines and expanded production space aim to increase productivity.

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Sustainability

National Composites Week takes place Aug. 26-30

Each day features a different theme celebrating the composites manufacturing industry.

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Sustainability

Cobra International releases sustainability progress report

Along with its sustainable products, the company is also focusing on improving sustainability through operations and workplace improvements.

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Dynexa prepares first prototypes for U.S. market

The German filament winding specialist will deliver its first composite driveshaft prototypes to a U.S. truck driveline equipment manufacturer this fall.

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Curing

Arkema to acquire Lambson

The company says Lambson’s range of photoinitiators for curing will complement its offering of Sartomer photocure resins and speed development in this market.

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Wind/Energy

AWEA reports record U.S. wind farm activity in Q2 2019

The U.S. wind project pipeline grew 7% in the second quarter, with 7,290 megawatts in new construction and advanced development activity announced.

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Chromaflo Technologies acquires dispersion division of Liquid Colours

The acquisition will support Chromaflo Technologies’ recently built plant in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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