Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Adhesives

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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Space

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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Carbon Fibers

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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Carbon Fibers

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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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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Alpex and HRC form JV to provide composite tooling services in China

Jiangsu ALPEX Technology Co., Ltd. will support mass production of carbon fiber composites.

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Carbon Fibers

Ultra-lightweight seat features carbon fiber structure made with 3D winding

Weighing only 10 kg, the seat was presented at the “Step Change in Lightweight Construction” symposium in Germany.

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Wind/Energy

New research collaboration to advance efforts to 3D print with wood products

The ORNL and UMaine research team will work with the forest products industry to produce new bio-based materials that will be conducive to 3D printing a variety of products.

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Automotive

Magna produces lightweight, composite liftgates and active aerodynamic grille shutters in China

Innovations help lower emission and improve fuel economy for fast-growing market.

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Aerospace

Airlander electric propulsion project wins grant funding

UK Aerospace Research and Technology Programme awards grant to develop electric propulsion for Airlander 10.

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Composite raw materials