Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Trelleborg enters composite hose joint venture in Malaysia

The partnership between Trelleborg and Wellcall Holdings will establish a composite hose production site in Malaysia.

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Carbon Fibers

NCC and Surface Generation partner to demonstrate thermoplastic overmolding capabilities

The two companies together have produced a number of carbon fiber reinforced / PA6 automotive demonstrators which are due to be assessed by an automotive OEM.

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METYX USA receives ISO 9001: 2015 certification

The company’s new technical textiles production, sales and distribution facility in Gastonia, NC, US is now ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certified. 

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Aerospace

Boom Supersonic gets funding for Mach-2.2 airliner

Boom is currently assembling a subscale prototype of its supersonic airliner, to demonstrate the craft’s aerodynamics, advanced composite materials and propulsion system in flight. 

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Textechno announces partnership with AZL

Textechno to collaborate with the AZL and their partners to drive innovation in composite testing and to further advance excellence in lightweight production.

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Glass Fibers

Fiber-Line acquired by PolyOne

Fiber-Line has established a portfolio of materials serving the fiber optic cable, oil & gas, industrial and consumer industries.

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Wind/Energy

TPI to open India-based wind blade manufacturing facility, signs supply agreement with Vestas

New manufacturing hub based in the Chennai region will provide composite wind blades from four manufacturing lines for India and export markets.

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IACMI

IACMI showcases composites at North American International Auto Show

The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation is showcasing composites innovations in lightweighting at the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Jan. 14-17.

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Bell Helicopter unveils air taxi design at CES 2019

The air taxi is powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system from Safran and features Bell’s signature powered lift concept incorporating six tilting ducted fans.

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Adhesives

BriskHeat expands silicone heating blanket line

The provider of heating, insulating and temperature control solutions has announced the addition of new options and capabilities to its silicone rubber heating blanket line. 

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Aerospace

Bye Aerospace receives investment from Subaru-SBI Innovation Fund

The investment will be used to advance the FAA certification process for the Sun Flyer 2 all-electric, composite plane.

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TAHOE Boats' T16 uses 3D printed tooling from Thermwood

Thermwood’s Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) system was utilized to custom-print the tool used to manufacture the boat’s hull.

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Composite raw materials