So, you want to overmold
If so, CompositesWorld is hosting, June 13-14, the Composites Overmolding conference, to explore the software, materials and processes being used to combine continuous fiber composites with overmolded thermoplastics.
Read MoreWhat an acquisition tells us about our industry’s future
The aerospace composites supply chain is diligently assessing its ability to meet the needs of those who will build next-generation aircraft.
Read MoreJEC World 2018: The highlights
JEC World is the composites industry’s largest trade show and did not disappoint this year.
Read MoreHexion products target wind blade production
Hexion Inc. has introduced a new tackifying spray system as well as new epoxy bonding paste and resin repair kits for use in wind turbine rotor blade maintenance.
Read MoreHexcel launches prepreg for leaf springs
Hexcel has developed HexPly M901, a new prepreg for composite automotive leaf springs.
Read MoreHenkel resin matrix targets automotive
Henkel has introduced Loctite MAX 5, a new polyurethane matrix resin for carbon fiber-reinforced composite automotive wheels.
Read MoreBook focuses on structural analysis for aircraft engineers
Grand Oak Publishing has released Practical Analysis of Aircraft Composites, by Brian Esp, Ph.D., P.E., a comprehensive guide to structural analysis where composites are used.
Read MoreLorenz develops natural fiber bulk molding compound
Lorenz Kunststofftechnik has developed a bulk molding compound (BMC) that combines polyester with jute, cotton or sisal fiber that the company says exhibits, depending on the composition, properties similar to traditional FRP.
Read MoreYXLON launches industrial computed tomography system
YXLON International has introduced the FF85 CT, a new computed tomography (CT) system.
Read More3M introduces spray adhesive for infusion applications
3M has launched Hi Tack Composite Spray Adhesive 71 for infusion composites fabricating applications, particularly in industrial, marine and transportation markets.
Read MoreVELOX, c-m-p develop hot-melt, solvent-free prepreg technology
VELOX GmbH has partnered c-m-p GmbH to develop a new hot-melt, solvent-free prepreg impregnation technology targeted toward automotive and sports equipment applications using autoclave or out-of-autoclave (OOA) processes, including compression molding.
Read MoreTeXtreme introduces ±45° fabric
TeXtreme has launched a new ±45° spread tow-based fabric called Spread Tow Grid.
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