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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.

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Wind/Energy

Diversified composites manufacturer BFG Africa opens new facility

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

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Epoxies

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.

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Automotive

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.

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Sustainability

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.

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Filament Winding

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.

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Automotive

SGL Carbon delivers millionth composite leaf spring to Volvo

The company’s composite leaf spring can be tailored to different models, giving manufacturers a high degree of flexibility.

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Aerospace

TPRC project to develop structural analysis capabilities for overmolded parts

The ThermoPlastic composites Research Centre is working to develop an optimal process window for overmolding for both aerospace and automotive materials.

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Carbon Fibers

Teijin and AEV Robotics to co-develop lightweight solutions for next-gen auto

AEV Robotics Modular Vehicle System components to use Teijin’s advanced materials such as polycarbonate resin, carbon and aramid fibers, and composites technologies.

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Thermoplastics

LANXESS thermoplastic composites used in Audi A8 rear seat shell

LANXESS rear seat shell showcases the company’s continuous-fiber-reinforced composites role in large-scale production of structural components for automotive. 

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