Hannah Mason Technical Editor

Additive Manufacturing 22 Apr 2019

NCAMP releases first additive manufacturing qualification program

The National Center for Advanced Materials Performance’s first qualified additive material is ULTEM 9085 resin from Stratasys.

Consumer 22 Apr 2019

Xenia introduces CF/PP thermoplastic composite compounds

The XECARB 11 series of short carbon fiber-filled PP thermoplastic composite grades is designed for applications requiring a high modulus to density ratio.

Hi-Temp Resins 22 Apr 2019

Nouryon introduces new organic peroxide powder

A powder version of the company’s Perkadox 16 (BCHPC) organic peroxide is designed to allow larger volumes of storage while meeting new safety standards.

Pressure Vessels 19 Apr 2019

AWEA reports U.S. wind energy growth of 8 percent in 2018

The American Wind Energy Association also reports growth in wind energy jobs, revenues of more than $1 billion from wind energy and expected offshore wind growth.

Sheet Molding Compound 19 Apr 2019

IACMI to host two-day SMC workshop

The “SMC 101: From What to Why” workshop, led by industry leader Jim Plaunt, will take place at IACMI SURF from August 21-22, 2019.

Glass Fibers 19 Apr 2019

Williams Advanced Engineering develops lightweight structures to protect troops

The company is using its Formula One-derived composites technology to build strong, lightweight 3D composites structures for U.K. defense applications.

Electric Vehicles 19 Apr 2019

Swinburne receives grant to develop graduates for automotive industry

The grant will fund nine research projects focused on boosting innovation, skills and employment in Australia’s automotive industry.

Wind/Energy 18 Apr 2019

Gurit acquires Valplastic PET recycling operation

Gurit will acquire PET recycling production facilities from Valplastic S.r.l., with the goal of securing access to raw material supplies for its PET core products.