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New Hexcel materials target marine, automotive, sporting goods
Hexcel is showcasing new composites technologies and parts that have been developed for the marine, automotive and sport industries.
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Voith updates roving applicator generation technology
Voith GmbH is featuring carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) components such as tailored stacks for the automotive and aerospace sectors.
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ACMA appoints interim president
Kevin Barnett will serve as interim president of the American Composites Manufacturers Association until a permanent candidate is selected.
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ATL Composites celebrates 40-year anniversary
Looking ahead, the Australia-based company to translate its marine composites experience into new markets.
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U.S. Families First Coronavirus Response Act offers paid sick leave, COVID-19 testing
For eligible U.S. employees, the newly signed law will reportedly provide emergency paid sick leave, family medical leave and other measures.
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Composite Resources, Pyromeral form manufacturing alliance
Composite Resources will use Pyromeral materials and processes to fabricate composite parts and structures for high-temperature defense applications.
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Composites Index contracts on weak backlogs
For February 2020, the Composites Index contracted slightly with a reading of 49.7.
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Tepex thermoplastic composites demonstrate fire resistance for EVs
Bond-Laminates’ continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite has passed flammability tests for car interiors.
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CRP Technology’s Windform FR2 is a glame-retardant glass fiber for selective laser sinter
The glass fiber material is suitable for aerospace applications, automotive parts (casings of electrical and electronic components, housing and enclosure assemblies), consumer goods (lighting, appliances) or any part that requires flame retardancy.
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Plataine selected to partner in 5G-based advanced manufacturing project
5G-ENCODE project partners are examining industrial use of 5G wireless technology to upgrade composite design and production processes.
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