FPC to explore new production concepts for lightweight components
SGL Carbon and Fraunhofer IGCV have officially opened a new Fiber Placement Center in Meitingen, Germany.
Read MoreShape expands pattern machining capacity
The company has grown its capacity for epoxy pattern machining with a recent expansion.
Read MoreSiemens to offer 3D data visualization with Lightwork Design acquisition
Using more realistic imagery, simulations and VR environments can help identify and address potential product problems.
Read MoreUnivar to acquire Nexeo
Univar aims to broaden its product offering and provide an efficient chemical and plastics supply chain network.
Read MoreAsahi Kasei launches Thermylene P11
Next-generation family of glass-reinforced polypropylene (PP) compounds opens new opportunities for thinwall molding of interior and exterior automotive parts.
Read MoreLightweight Reading: COBRA International celebrates 40th year with retrospective book
Looking back on 40 years of COBRA International composites for watersport products – and beyond.
Read MoreLatest Moldex3D version improves RTM simulation workflow
Latest Moldex3D version includes more control over complex layer layer orientations and improved RTM pre-processing workflow.
Read MoreGlobe, UDRI announce Composites Technology Center
Composites Technology Center to support materials/process development and applications development/demonstration projects for multiple markets.
Read MoreGKN Aerospace sees FDM and carbon-reinforced parts as future of additive manufacturing
The company anticipates greater move towards the use of FDM additive manufacturing to produce high-value, flight-critical, end-use composite parts.
Read MoreCFRP employed in oil control valve
Asian automaker replaces machined aluminum in an injection molded oil control valve with carbon fiber-reinforced composite.
Read MoreAirbus partners with AMSilk on synthetic spider silk technology
Airbus intends to explore how AMSilk’s Biosteel fiber can be used to develop a new aerospace composite material.
Read MoreNASA tests foldable heat shield
NASA’s Adaptable Deployable Entry Placement Technology (ADEPT) is a foldable carbon fabric device that opens to make an umbrella-like heat shield.
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