Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Aerospace

MultiMechanics and Opterus R&D partner on HSCs for space applications

The two companies are collaborating in response to a NASA solicitation seeking further exploration of the use of thin-ply High Strain Composites (HSCs) for space applications.

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3A Composites balsa core material selected by US Navy

The company’s BALTEK SB balsa core has received ABS Certification and is currently the only balsa core material approved for the US Navy shipbuilding programs.  

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Recycling

Kordsa joins EU-funded sustainability project

The main objective of the program is to demonstrate a set of innovative, cost-effective and sustainable solutions for efficient recycling of plastics and thermoset resins.

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BriskHeat launches new PID temperature control panel

The MPC2 Multi-Point Digital PID Temperature Control Panel is configurable for a variety of applications and requirements, features auto-tuning control, and works with a range of surface heating products.

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Composites 4.0

2018 Awards for Composites Excellence finalists announced

The 2018 ACE winners will be revealed at CAMX on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

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Verisurf releases software update

The latest update of Verisurf’s  automated quality inspection software is said to improve efficiency and quality.

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Pressure Vessels

Hexagon announces third composite hydrogen tank contract for fuel cell vehicles

A third automotive OEM commits to Hexagon Composites as supplier of composite hydrogen tanks for fuel cell vehicles.

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Cutting/Kitting

Web Industries' Denton facility achieves Nadcap accreditation

The company’s Denton, TX, US production facility has earned official accreditation from Nadcap covering composite cutting and kitting operations.

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Marine

Structural Composites wins 2018 IBEX Innovation Award

The company’s Advanced Marine Coatings with CoCure Technology has been awarded the 2018 IBEX Innovation Award for Boat Building Materials.

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2018 CAMX Award finalists announced

The winning entries will be announced and presented during the General Session at CAMX on Tuesday, Oct.16 in Dallas, TX, US.

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Ketones

NIAR selects Coriolis Composites to provide thermoplastics capable AFP system

The new system will contribute to NIAR’s technology development efforts in the area of three-dimensional thermoplastics automation.

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Boeing partners with Thermwood on 3D printed tool for 777X

The tool was printed as a single piece from 20% carbon fiber reinforced ABS using the Vertical Layer Print system.

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