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Epoxies, Etc. launches fast curing toughened epoxy
Epoxies, Etc. (Cranston, R.I., U.S.) has launched its new 10-3041 Toughened Epoxy Adhesive, which reportedly develops a 3,000 psi lap shear strength within four hours.
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Airborne seeks to expand digital manufacturing and automation in U.K. and Irish market
Name change of Aviation Enterprises Ltd. to Airborne UK reflects further integration into Airborne Group and a focus on expanding opportunities in the U.K. and Irish advanced composites market.
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GKN Aerospace to supply composite components for F135 engine
GKN Fokker has signed a supply agreement with Pratt & Whitney for advanced composite parts for the F135 engine, which powers the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.
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AeroLas explores new spinning technology for thermoplastic hybrid yarn
AeroLas is working to combine recycled carbon fiber with PEEK using adapted art textile machines and a patented air guided ring spinning technology.
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Samson unveils flying car's transforming tail
The carbon fiber vehicle, with its swinging wings and folding tail, can reportedly reconfigure under its own power within a couple of minutes.
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Porous carbon fiber made from block copolymers may enable energy storage
Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a process to synthesize porous carbon fibers with uniform size and spacing.
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Hull Industries acquired by Trinks Inc.
Hull Industries, manufacturer of plastic and composite processing equipment, has been acquired by Trinks Inc., solutions provider in hydraulic compression, transfer, vacuum presses along with automated turnkey systems.
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CMS sponsors VŪHL in Race of Champions
CMS machines are used to cut composites used for the VŪHL 05 supercar.
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Innovative Bridge Research and Construction Program study released
According to the American Composites Manufacturers Assn., the study results support adoption of composites and advanced materials in infrastructure, construction and transportation.
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Chem-Trend opens R&D laboratory in Maisach, Germany
Chem-Trend’s new advanced technology center includes new equipment and dedicated laboratory space for its Thermoplastics, Polyurethane, and Wood Composite R&D teams.
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Teijin to supply carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics for Boeing
The company’s carbon fiber thermoplastic unidirectional pre-impregnated tape (Tenax TPUD) will be used as an intermediate advanced composite material for primary structural parts for Boeing.
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People in Composites – January 2019
CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.
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