Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Aerospace

Orbital ATK supports Mars InSight mission

The company provided advanced hardware for both the ULA Atlas V launch vehicle and the InSight lander.

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Thermoplastics

RTP Company develops light and tough thermoplastic compounds

LT Compounds can accomplish weight reductions in parts molded with glass fiber reinforcement without compromising performance or requiring modifications to existing tools.

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TPI Composites enters wind blade partnership with Enercon

The 60m class blades will be produced at one of TPI’s facilities in Izmir, Turkey with production planned to commence in Q4 2018.

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Aerospace

Revchem Composites expands service capacity in Pacific Northwest

The distributor’s expanded facility based in Tumwater, Washington will create a regional composites materials, supplies and equipment distribution hub for the Pacific Northwest.

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Thermoplastics

Airborne Oil & Gas to supply TCP for vessel-to-shore concrete operations

Thermoplastic composite pipe will be used by OSL Concrete to pump ready-mix concrete from vessel-based operations to land construction sites.

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People on the Move: May 2018

CW’s monthly roundup of people on the move in the composites industry.

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Aerospace

Premium Aerotec presents thermoplastic CFRP A320 pressure bulkhead

Premium Aerotec shows the potential that CFRP with a thermoplastic matrix holds for the future with the world’s first demonstrator for an A320 pressure bulkhead.

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Shimadzu Scientific Instruments and University of North Florida create Materials Science & Engineering Research Facility

Backed by the State of Florida’s Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Innovation (AMMI) initiative, MSERF is designed to support education and research efforts.

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OMAX hosts demo center in Shanghai

OMAX Corp. is featuring its GlobalMAX 1530 and ProtoMAX abrasive waterjets at the AMT Shanghai Technology and Service Center.

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Defense

ACMA launches online composites education resource

New online resource educates end users about the possibilities of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials.

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Carbon Fibers

Shape offers novel visual options with preforming technology

The ShapeTex preform uses a continuous tow of carbon fiber laid down to create a zero waste, optimized and accurately sized preform.

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Aerospace

CEVT to collaborate on Terrafugia's flying car

CEVT will support Terrafugia’s first vehicle, the Transition, with the development of a clutch-box, advanced CAE analysis and high-tech safety systems.

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