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Arkema begins construction for new bio-based polyamide 11 facility
New Singapore-based plant will represent a 50% increase in global polyamide 11 capacity for Arkema. Production will begin the first half of 2022.
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DuPont to build new adhesives manufacturing facility
East China-based plant will support the growing demand for Betaforce TC and Betatech, Betaforce and Betamate adhesive technologies serving vehicle electrification and lightweighting applications.
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AniForm, Moldex3D develop interface tool for more accurate RTM prediction analysis
Interface enables users to consider forming-induced fiber reorientation in the RTM simulation model for a more accurate representation of the flow domain.
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Ohio State CDME advances AM technology with Cincinnati Inc. MAAM printer
With an additive machine that prints ULTEM, PEEK and PEKK thermoplastics, university researchers and students expect to take 3D printing to new heights, including printing a fully functional turbine and internal combustion engines.
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Gardner Business Media Unveils PTXPO Trade Show for Plastics Processors
Plastics Technology Expo to launch in Greater Chicago March 29-31, 2022, filling a void with an event in a vital market for plastics.
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Continental Structural Plastics named PACE pilot finalist for multi-material battery enclosure concept
Annual award recognizes innovative processes, products and systems that have reached a working pilot demonstration phase, but are still pending commercialization.
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Royal DSM, MKU composite armor protects Brazilian law enforcement
Level IIIA soft armor vests use Dyneema UD material for 35% weight reduction, and rigorous compliance with NIJ standards for protection against ballistic materials.
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Astro Aerospace announces definitive agreement to acquire Horizon Aircraft
Greater access to capital and industry experience expected to accelerate eVTOL innovation and better position for production and commercialization.
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Bye Aerospace unveils eight-seat all-electric eFlyer 800
Taking advantage of advanced materials, the aircraft reportedly eliminates all CO2 emissions and is only one-fifth the operating costs of traditional twin turboprops.
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Fiberline Composites reports healthy growth in the wind power industry
Carbon and glass fiber profile supplier realizes more than 50% growth in its carbon fiber pultrusion segment in 2020, positioning it for further expansion in the market.
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