Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Thermoplastics

SABIC launches composite panel for building and construction

Made from glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin, STADECK panels are lightweight and offer advantages across a range of construction applications.

Read More
Wind/Energy

TPI and GE extend partnership

The two companies have agreed to extend their composite wind blade supply agreement in one of TPI’s Mexico plants by two years and add two new lines.

Read More

Mahr launches optical 3D surface measurement technology

The new MarSurf CM’s confocal technology delivers high-resolution 3D surface topography data, enabling new insights into surface structures and processing.

Read More
Automation

IACMI announces collaborative smart composite pressure vessel project

The goal of the collaboration is to develop structurally predictable, low-cost smart composite pressure vessels (SCPVs) with integrated health-monitoring.

Read More

Altair launches startup program

The global program offers preferential pricing to startups for its simulation-driven design, computer-aided engineering, cloud computing and Internet of Things software solutions. 

Read More
Thermoplastics

Thermoplastic composites consortium aims for high volume production for Automotive and Aerospace

Solvay, Premium AEROTEC and Faurecia Clean Mobility are launching a consortium focusing on high volume production of thermoplastic composites.

Read More
Defense

Triumph and Quickstep to partner on advanced composite solutions

The two companies will work together to offer composites solutions to customers in the US and Australian aerospace and defense markets.

Read More
Resins

AOC and Aliancys join forces

The two companies have merged to form a new global supplier of polyester and vinyl ester resins, gel coats and materials for the composites industry.

Read More
Aerospace

Epic Aircraft completes structural testing

The company has successfully completed E1000 structural testing, concluding one of the more demanding phases of its E1000 type certification (TC) program.

Read More
Aerospace

Royal Engineered Composites increases part production, adds jobs

Royal Engineered Composites will add 65 positions to their manufacturing facility in Minden, NE, US by the end of 2018.

Read More
Carbon Fibers

Quickstep to produce F-35 flare housings

The carbon fiber component manufacturer will receive funding to produce composite housings for an F-35 Lightning II countermeasure flare.

Read More
Carbon Fibers

CSP to add SMC line at France-based facility

The installation of this SMC line in France will be used to further develop the company’s range of proprietary, advanced composite products.

Read More
prepeg and slit tape products
Quickly Make Molds, Tools and Fixtures
Composite raw materials
Alpha’s Premier ESR®