Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Filament Winding 29 Mar 2018

RWC deploys new custom-built filament winding machine

To meet growing market demand, Rock West Composites adds to its filament winding capability with investment in a six-spindle, four-axis winder.

29 Mar 2018

Benjamin M. Rasmussen 1938 - 2018

In memoriam of Benjamin M. Rasmussen, international expert in advanced composite materials.

Aerospace 28 Mar 2018

Showa Aircraft honeycomb panels qualified by Boeing

CFRP faced aramid honeycomb sandwich panels from Showa Aircraft Industry Co. Ltd. have been added to the list of Boeing qualified products.

Aerospace 27 Mar 2018

Stark Aerospace implements IIoT manufacturing solution by Plataine

The global defense contractor implemented Plataine’s Material and Asset Tracker (MAT) to digitize and optimize advanced manufacturing processes.

Ketones 27 Mar 2018

Hexcel and Arkema partner to develop aerospace thermoplastic composites

The strategic alliance aims to develop carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic tapes to produce lightweight parts for future generations of aircraft.

Materials Testing 26 Mar 2018

R-Tech Materials celebrates 10 years of testing marine composites

The polymer and composites laboratory has worked with several key players in the marine industry to ensure components and products are suitable for life at sea.

Construction 26 Mar 2018

TechnipFMC and Magma Global to develop composite hybrid flexible pipe

The two companies have entered a collaboration agreement to develop a new carbon composite hybrid flexible pipe for offshore applications.

Aerospace 26 Mar 2018

Boeing and Singapore Airlines celebrate first 787-10 delivery

Designed with strong, lightweight composites, the newest and largest member of the Dreamliner family will set a new global standard for fuel efficiency.