Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Carbon Fibers

Perlan 2 space glider sets new altitude record

The carbon fiber and fiberglass glider reached a record height of 62,000 ft, and is designed to soar up to 90,000 ft.

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Marine

Gurit appointed official supplier to Emirates Team New Zealand for America's Cup

A full range of composite materials, including Gurit’s carbon fiber prepregs, structural core materials and related equipment will be supplied for the campaign.

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Aerospace

Stratolaunch announces family of launch vehicles

The company’s air-launch system will launch vehicles carrying satellites to multiple orbits and inclinations on a single mission. 

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Adhesives

Structural Composites awarded 2018 Defense Innovation Award

The company has been awarded the 2018 TechConnect Defense Innovation Award for its Metal Hybrid Composite Technology.

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Aerospace

Voith wins Lightweight Design Award

Voith’s VRA technology for CFRP production lines is said to reduce waste and thus material costs by depositing carbon fibers close to the final shape.

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ATS releases Inspect 6.3 inspection solution

ATS Inspect 6.3 reduces the costs associated with scrap, rework and warranty claims by collecting, analyzing and reporting attribute and variable data in manufacturing processes.

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Automotive

YTU Racing team employs Kordsa composite technologies in Formula Student competition

Kordsa, supported the YTU Racing team by providing composite materials that were used at the hull, wings and seats of the team’s vehicle.

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Stratasys offers industrial 3D printer dedicated to carbon-fiber-filled Nylon 12

The Fortus 380mc Carbon Fiber Edition is an industrial quality system that is being offered at $70,000 in the US.

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Open Mind joins Okuma's Partners in THINC collaboration

Partners in THINC is a network of more than 40 industry leaders who come together to solve problems and explore new productivity ideas for real-world manufacturing.

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Marine

Southern Spars to provide rig for INEOS Team UK's entry in the America's Cup

Southern Spars, bespoke carbon fiber spar maker, will be supplying the rig to the INEOS Team UK for the upcoming America’s Cup.

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Aerospace

Quickstep signs wing flap contract extension with Lockheed Martin

The Australian advanced carbon fiber composites manufacturer will supply C‐130J/LM‐100J wing flaps for an additional five‐years, covering the period 2020 to 2024.

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LyondellBasell completes A. Schulman acquisition

The combined business will operate as a stand-alone Advanced Polymer Solutions business segment.

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