Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Adhesives

JEC World 2018 preview: Scott Bader

Scott Bader will introduce their Crestafire range of fire, smoke and toxic fume performance products at JEC WORLD in Paris.

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CENIT presents initial results for bionic aircraft design project

CENIT reports development of CAD design tool for automated generation of bionic components and output for additive manufacturing.

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Aerospace

Dowty Propellers re-establishes composite blade production

Fully recovered from a 2015 production site fire, Dowty Propellers receives award for updated and enhanced production facility.

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Aerospace

SGL Group develops new high-performance carbon fiber

High stiffness and strength makes SGL Group’s new material of interest for aerospace applications.

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FACC test laboratory receives ISO certification

The composite lab and test center CoLT, a subsidiary of FACC, has been awarded ISO certification for quality standards.

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Safran and Albany inaugurate new LEAP engine fan blade plant

The Mexico facility is the two companies’ third joint manufacturing plant to make composite parts for the LEAP aircraft engine.

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Carbon Fibers

4M Carbon Fiber employs plasma oxidation technology to produce carbon fiber

Woodland Holdings plans to change its company name to 4M Carbon Fiber and produce low-cost, high-quality carbon fiber using plasma oxidation.

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Pressure Vessels

Parliament's ITRE committee votes to modernize European electricity markets

The European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research & Energy (ITRE) gives the green light to make European electricity markets ready for renewables.

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Aerospace

F-35 program reaches composites milestone

Orbital ATK celebrates completion of its 5,000th composite part for the F-35 program.

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Aerospace

Airbus Helicopters' parcel delivery drone completes first flight demonstration

Skyways, Airbus’ unmanned air vehicle designed for autonomous parcel deliveries is on track to commence trial service in Singapore.

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Autoclave

NTPT and Richard Mille enter long-term collaboration agreement

Lightweight prepreg company North Thin Ply Technology signs supply and R&D agreement with luxury watch brand Richard Mille.

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Prepregs

Toho Tenax hybrid prepreg combines carbon fiber, CNT

New high-tensile, highly shock-resistant prepreg incorporates carbon fiber developed for aerospace applications and specialized carbon nanotubes.

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