Automotive

Automotive 30 Jul 2019

Kaman Composites named Rolls-Royce "Best New Supplier"

Kaman Composites – Vermont Inc. has been named “Best New Supplier 2018” for its work on Rolls-Royce compressor components and composite assemblies.

Defense 26 Jul 2019

Addcomposites introduces plug & play AFP/ATL for cost-effective composites manufacturing

New AFP-XS turns any robotic arm into an automated composites manufacturing system.

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Carbon Fibers 26 Jul 2019

Magnetic 3D printing the next generation of tailored composites

Fortify uses magnetic fields and digital light processing to produce tailored microstructures for high-resolution, 3D printed composite parts — and enables the next generation of multiscale, multifunctional composite metamaterials.

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Prepregs 24 Jul 2019

EU project “ComMUnion” develops industrial process for hybrid metal and polymer-matrix composites

Laser textured steel is joined with continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic stiffeners using laser-assisted tape placement for joined structure without adhesives.

Sheet Molding Compound 22 Jul 2019

Diversified composites manufacturer BFG Africa opens new facility

BFG Africa’s new factory to boost Africa-wide environment-friendly composites fiberglass design and manufacturing.

Automotive 22 Jul 2019

Aditya Birla Chemicals acquires recyclable thermoset technology from Connora Technologies

The acquisition of Connora's Recyclamine technology enables end-of-life recyclability and zero-waste manufacturing to global epoxy customers.

Construction 22 Jul 2019

Employment activity leads expansion in business activity

The Composites Fabricating Index for June 2019 came in at 52.7, continuing its stretch of more than 30 months of expanding activity.

Automotive 19 Jul 2019

ENGEL unveils IR robotic cell for large-series production of lightweight thermoplastic composites

Infrared radiation heats up and forms three organic sheets of differing thicknesses, for aesthetic surfaces while overmolding.

Filament Winding 19 Jul 2019

Faurecia creates global center of expertise for hydrogen fuel tanks

Faurecia to invest in R&D for next-generation high-pressure hydrogen storage tanks that are more efficient and lighter, as well as in a test center to characterize tanks.