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DLR selects MultiMech for crack prediction in CMC components

The German Aerospace Center has selected MultiMechanics’ modeling and simulation software to perform advanced crack prediction during the manufacturing of ceramic matrix composite components.

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Glass Fibers

Competition Composites Inc. installs large 5-axis CNC milling machine

New 5-axis CNC milling machine to enhance Competition Composites Inc.'s capabilities on larger composite tooling projects and one-off fabrications.

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Adhesives

Henkel strengthens 3D printing portfolio

Henkel acquires US-based additive manufacturing and industrial inkjet company.

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Wind/Energy

Greene, Tweed acquires Lancer Systems’ fiber optics technology

This acquisition includes all of Lancer Systems’ fiber optic technology and enables Greene, Tweed to provide solutions for data transmission requirements in the oil & gas and defense industries.

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Epoxies

Hexion receives approval for DIP financing

The company expects to emerge from Chapter 11 in summer of 2019.

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Hi-Temp Resins

Georgia-Pacific to distribute Bitrez Curaphen specialty phenolics across U.S., Canada and Mexico

Georgia-Pacific Chemicals has experience in coatings and other markets and manufactures its own portfolio of phenolic products, including FRP resins, air dry and thermosetting systems, aqueous dispersions for lower VOC as well as crosslinkers for powder coatings.

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Carbon Fibers

Airbond wins Queen's Award for splicing technology

The technology reportedly delivers improvements in operating costs for yarn processors in the textiles and the composites industry.

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Carbon Fibers

Sicomin provides epoxy resins for ENATA Aerospace flying car concept

Sicomin’s SR1700 epoxy system was selected, having been specially formulated for the production of high-performance composites such as aerospace applications.

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Aerospace

Blue Origin unveils Blue Moon lunar lander, vision for space

The Blue Moon lunar lander is reportedly capable of delivering multiple metric tons of payload to the lunar surface based on configuration and mission.

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Space

Carbon fiber satellite communication antennas offer higher performance

New carbon fiber composite satellite communication antennas from Calian SED are designed to offer improved performance by reducing structural distortions that can arise with legacy ground systems comprised of steel or aluminum.

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Sustainability

Vartega awarded $255k in grant funding

Vartega was recently awarded grants from the National Science Foundation and the state of Colorado for R&D into carbon fiber polymer powder for additive manufacturing applications, and for expansion of its advanced material recycling program.

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Aerospace

Composites industry leaders recognized at SME's AeroDef 2019

SME recently recognized Douglas D. Decker, technical fellow, Northrop Grumman and two prominent composites manufacturing companies with the 2019 Composites Manufacturing Awards.

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