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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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Airborne develops composite structures for European small launcher program
Airborne has completed its contribution to the European Commission Horizon 2020 project called SMall Innovative Launcher for Europe (SMILE).
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North Coast signs composites supply agreement with top tier aerospace company
North Coast Composites, Tool & Mold has secured a $99 million 10-year long term agreement to supply a commercial aircraft program with composite parts.
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Bell V-280 Valor achieves 280 knots
The V-280’s design and fabrication leverages Bell’s tiltrotor experience and composites expertise – carbon fiber-reinforced composites are used in the wing, fuselage and tail.
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Covestro and EconCore collaborate on FST-optimized honeycomb core and panels
The collaboration aims to optimize the FST performance of honeycomb panels for public transportation applications, including railway and aerospace.
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Web Industries expands aerospace prepreg composites formatting business in Europe
The aerospace composite materials formatting company has acquired France-based Omega Systèmes Atlantique and Aquitaine.
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