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Index rises on surging new orders activity
The Composites Business Index moved higher in April 2019 due to strong acceleration in new orders activity.
Read MoreLilium celebrates maiden flight of CFRP air taxi
All-electric jet-powered, 5-seater uses composites to deliver performance.
Read MoreFACC recognizes top-performing suppliers
Top winners of FACC’s annual Supplier Awards include autoclave and composites manufacturers.
Read MoreMeasuring thermoplastic prepreg tape quality for part process control
Low-cost tests measuring dimensions, thermal behavior and consolidation predict CFRTP part quality.
Read MoreEvonik to build new PA12 production facility
The Germany-based facility, intended to meet needs in automotive, oil & gas and 3D printing industries, will reportedly increase the company’s overall capacity for PA12 by more than 50%.
Read MoreMarkforged launches first FR continuous fiber-reinforced plastic for 3D printing
V-0 rated Onyx FR to open new applications in aerospace, defense and automotive
Read MoreL&L Special Furnace introduces new catalog
Included in the catalog are the company’s high-temperature furnaces, ovens, kilns, quench tanks and heat treating systems.
Read MoreAXYZ redesigns Infinite CNC router
The machine is designed for high-precision cutting of fiber reinforcements for a variety of end market applications.
Read MoreTeijin's Sereebo CFRTP used in GM high-volume vehicles
The carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) material will be available this year in CarbonPro pickup boxes for select GM truck models.
Read MoreSGL Carbon partners with National Composites Centre
The partners are working to develop carbon fiber composite airplane wings at the NCC’s research facility, using SGL Carbon’s non-crimp fabrics.
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