Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Weaving

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.

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Aerospace

Airbus 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.

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Pressure Vessels

Solvay 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.

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Ketones

New Products: April 2018

CW’s monthly roundup of new products for the composites industry.

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Defense

UAMMI 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.

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Defense

US 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.

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Composites 4.0

Plataine 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.

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Sustainability

Teijin 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.

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IACMI

People on the Move: April 2018

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

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Siemens 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.

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Pultrusion

Exel acquires Diversified Structural Composites

With this acquisition Exel Composites expands into the American market – the second largest composites market globally.

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Medical

Kanfit 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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