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CW's top 10 articles of 2019

It’s time to reflect upon the trends and innovations seen in the composites industry over the past year and contemplate what might be ahead in 2020.

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Aerospace

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. to manufacture, market new hydrocarbon resins for 5G electronics, aerospace

Developed per a licensing agreement with materials company Novoset LLC, the resins are said to possess ultra-low dielectric loss properties for electronics.

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Construction

People in Composites: December 2019

Boston Materials, Composites UK, Gougeon Brothers, Gurit, Nano Dimension, SAMPE, Shape and Thermwood announce new hires and retirees in the composites manufacturing industry.

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Automotive

Honda Aircraft Co. begins deliveries of HondaJet Elite to China

The composite fuselage aircraft model, introduced in 2018, received Chinese type certification in August of this year.

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Thermoplastics

Automotive interior Tier 1 supplier signs license for EconCore technology

Japanese manufacturer Kokobukiya Fronte will use EconCore’s production technology to produce honeycomb materials under brand name M-Light.

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Pressure Vessels

Bitrez Ltd partners with EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub

Polymers specialist Bitrez will partner with academic and industry partners to develop affordable, sustainable, next-generation composites.

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Automotive

Bloodhound LSR hits 638 mph in test run

Having completed a run of speed tests, the jet-powered car will now be reassembled and fitted with a rocket before attempting to break the land speed record.

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IACMI: Driving innovation in the advanced composites industry

Since its start in 2015, the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) has come a long way in its mission of advancing composites innovation. CTO Uday Vaidya reflects on the past five years.

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Henkel, Fortify partner to enable high-performance applications in 3D printing

The companies are leveraging Fortify’s composite 3D printing technology with Henkel’s resins for injection mold tools and other applications.  

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Sustainability

Exel Composites supplies fiberglass profiles for electric buses

Exel Composites provided Chinese bus supplier Yutong with the skirt and side panels for 33 electric buses, which were delivered to Helsinki, Finland.

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