Chomarat develops new carbon fiber tape for Figaro Beneteau 3
Designed to meet the standards of industrial production, the new C-TAPE reinforces the foils of the Figaro Beneteau 3, which improve the monohull’s stability and performance.
Read MoreAirbus Ultra Long Range A350 XWB performs first flight
The latest variant of the A350 XWB family of aircraft will enter service with launch operator Singapore Airlines in the second half of 2018.
Read MoreSolvay launches high-performance carbon fiber tape for offshore oil and gas applications
Evolite F1050 is a market first high-performance thermoplastic composite with continuous carbon fiber reinforcement for demanding offshore oil and gas applications.
Read MoreNew Products: April 2018
CW’s monthly roundup of new products for the composites industry.
Read MoreUAMMI to produce 3D printed parts for Air Force
The Utah Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Initiative has been awarded nearly $1M in federal funds to produce carbon composite additive manufactured parts for the Air Force.
Read MoreUS Army Research Laboratory develops technique for adaptive composite materials
In collaboration with the University of Maryland, the US Army Research Laboratory has developed a technique that causes a composite material to become stiffer and stronger on-demand.
Read MorePlataine wins customer leadership award for its IIoT-based manufacturing optimization
Frost & Sullivan recognizes Plataine with the 2018 North American Customer Value Leadership Award for its IIoT-based manufacturing optimization solution.
Read MoreTeijin expands with new bases in China and Taiwan
Teijin has established bases in Shanghai, China and Taipei, Taiwan to capitalize on the expanding demand for carbon fiber.
Read MorePeople on the Move: April 2018
CW’s monthly roundup of people on the move in the composites industry.
Read MoreSiemens launches network to accelerate 3D printing in global manufacturing
Online collaborative platform brings on-demand engineering expertise, digital tools and production capacity for additive manufacturing to the global manufacturing industry.
Read MoreExel acquires Diversified Structural Composites
With this acquisition Exel Composites expands into the American market – the second largest composites market globally.
Read MoreKanfit receives AS9100 Rev D certification
AS9100 Rev D is the most current industry standard of quality and risk management for organizations that design and manufacture products for the aerospace industry.
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