Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Construction 4 Dec 2018

Hexcel enters agreement to acquire ARC Technologies

Hexcel to acquire supplier of custom RF / EMI and microwave absorbing composite materials for military, aerospace and industrial applications.

Epoxies 4 Dec 2018

Sicomin receives Footprint Progress Certification for bio-based epoxy systems

Sicomin has been awarded the Bureau Veritas Footprint Progress Certification for its GreenPoxy products range.

Marine 4 Dec 2018

New Zealand-based joint venture to design fully electric, carbon fiber passenger ferry

Stimson Yacht Design and Naval Architecture, Kit Carlier Design and Malcolm Tennant Designs have formed a partnership focusing on designing high efficiency catamaran commercial ferries.

Sustainability 30 Nov 2018

Composites Evolution develops hybrid tooling prepregs

Composites Evolution has developed a new tooling prepreg system based on a hybrid combination of carbon fiber and flax fiber reinforcements.

Cutting/Kitting 30 Nov 2018

Carbon-Core Corp. announces facility expansion

New building to house expanded CNC kit cutting facilities and foam processing equipment.

Aerospace 30 Nov 2018

Porcher Industries opens manufacturing site in Zhejiang, China

Long term plans for the site include a broader range of innovative technical textiles and thermoplastic solutions for the aerospace and industrial sectors.

Carbon Fibers 30 Nov 2018

New Zealand-based joint venture to design fully electric, carbon fiber passenger ferry

Stimson Yacht Design and Naval Architecture, Kit Carlier Design and Malcolm Tennant Designs have formed a partnership focusing on designing high efficiency catamaran commercial ferries.

Defense 30 Nov 2018

AVK invites submissions for 2019 Innovation Awards

AVK awards open for submission for innovations in fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) / composites.

Pressure Vessels 29 Nov 2018

Victrex launches PEEK polymer for cryogenics

VICTREX CT 200 is designed for dynamic sealing applications where gases such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) are stored and transported at cryogenic temperatures.