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Medical 9 Oct 2018

PES additive boosts resistance to fracture and micro-cracking in epoxy composites

Often used by the aerospace industry for prepreg and resin-transfer molded carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy, the additive is gaining ground in epoxy composites for automotive and other markets.

Out of Autoclave 9 Oct 2018

CG TEC and Refitech partner on composite components

CG TEC has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Refitech.

9 Oct 2018

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals relaunches as Nouryon

The new Nouryon name builds on the company’s heritage and is inspired by two of its pioneers, Jan Nourij and Gerrit van der Lande.

Medical 8 Oct 2018

Rockwood Composites doubles capacity for large components

The company has added a third large press for producing complex composite components incorporating multiple elements and complicated geometries.

Space 8 Oct 2018

PLD Space and RUAG Space partner to develop launch vehicle composite structures

PLD Space to use FlexLine lightweight carbon fiber composite standardized payload fairings from RUAG Space on its new launchers.

Aerospace 8 Oct 2018

Turkish Aerospace and Airbus to partner on aircraft secondary structures

Turkish Aerospace Industries has signed a collaborative agreement with Airbus for research and development in secondary structures for Airbus aircraft programs.

Aerospace 8 Oct 2018

TenCate Advanced Composites recognized with Boeing Performance Excellence Award

TenCate represents one of only 329 suppliers to receive the Silver level Award.

8 Oct 2018

Asbury Carbons to distribute Boron Nitride in North America

Asbury Carbons have signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Bent Tree Industries for Boron Nitride agglomerates and powders.

Aerospace 8 Oct 2018

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies unveils passenger capsule

HyperloopTT’s Quintero One, constructed of a smart composite comprised of carbon fiber with embedded sensors, is the world’s first full-scale Hyperloop capsule.

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