Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Bonding

Techsil launches clear, epoxy adhesive for composite substrates

EP25880 Clear cures to a clear product and provides a strong, tough and durable bond on carbon fiber composite parts.

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Bonding

Evonik launches low-odor reactive diluent

In adhesive formulations, composite resins and gel coats, the reactive diluent can replace styrene and methyl methacrylate, either partially or in full. 

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Aerospace

A new lightweighting material on the scene?

Magnesium alloy company introduces products to cycling industry with an eye on other lightweighting markets.

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Thermoplastics

Airtech launches high temperature vacuum bagging materials for thermoplastic molding

The company has released a new high performance release film, a new sealant tape for high temperature applications and non-woven blended, fiberglass breathers.

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Aerospace

ULA selects Blue Origin's BE-4 Engine to power Vulcan

The liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueled booster will be powered by a pair of BE-4 engines, each producing 550,000 pounds of sea level thrust.

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Aerospace

IRG CosiMo thermoplastic composites consortium unveils new facilities

IRG CosiMo combines companies along the whole thermoplastic composites process chain from materials to processing machinery to applications in automotive and aerospace.

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Automotive

Carbon fiber hot rod sets new record

After breaking the land speed world record in September, Team Vesco’s Turbinator II has gone on to exceed 500 mph.

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Carbon Fibers

Hexcel opens new carbon fiber plant in France

The company’s new 37-acre plant is devoted to the manufacture of carbon fiber and PAN precursor.

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Stoner Molding Solutions acquires Meguiar’s Paste Wax Mold Release products

Stoner will begin distributing M0811V2 Maximum Mold Release Wax, M8711 High Temp Mold Release Wax and M8811 Universal Mold Release Wax under its new Miracle Gloss brand.

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Wind/Energy

Gurit to acquire JSB Group

With this acquisition Gurit adds kitting solutions to its wind core materials portfolio. 

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Aerospace

Spirit AeroSystems joins TPRC as Tier-1 member

The TPRC’s membership base has grown to a community of 20 members focused on progressing the use of thermoplastic composites.

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Construction

Entertainment complex creates glass-fiber reinforced concrete panel illusion

MVRDV has constructed two abstract buildings in an South Korean entertainment complex that use glass-fiber reinforced concrete to mirror facades of surrounding buildings.

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