Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Carbon Fibers 27 Sep 2018

High strain composites for satellite applications

Carbon fiber takes deployable satellite mechanisms to new heights.

Automation 26 Sep 2018

Roth unveils robot filament winding machines

The technology uses a six-axis robot to move the fiber delivery eye – used for the fiber guide during the winding.

Aerospace 26 Sep 2018

Airbus to conduct studies for future moon base

Over the next 15 months, Airbus will develop a concept for a habitation and research module for a future human base in lunar orbit.

Pressure Vessels 26 Sep 2018

MHI Vestas offshore wind turbine achieves 10 MW power rating

The offshore wind industry’s long-anticipated, double-digit barrier has been broken by MHI Vestas’ V164 turbine platform.

Aerospace 26 Sep 2018

Airbus Helicopters puts focus on offshore wind market

The company is looking at wind farms as a business segment undergoing global growth and expects demand for up to a thousand helicopters over the coming two decades.

Trends 25 Sep 2018

Teijin to build advanced fiber-reinforced wood building

New building to incorporate structural timber product comprising a number of layers of dimensioned timber and high-performance fibers bonded with structural adhesives.

Adhesives 24 Sep 2018

Scott Bader expands in Japan

The new business will supply the growing composites market in Japan with composite and adhesive products coupled with technical support.

Prepregs 24 Sep 2018

PRF Composite Materials opens third facility

The new site is dedicated to sales and sales support, allowing for increased lab and R&D facilities and the installation of a second prepreg line at the company’s original site.

22 Sep 2018

CW’s monthly roundup of new products for the composites industry – this month has seen innovations from Asahi Kasei, BASF, DuPont, FlexDrill CNC, Greene Tweed, Laserline, Moldex3D, Royal DSM, SAERTEX and Synova.