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Solvay launches adhesive and surfacing technologies for the aerospace industry
New AeroPaste and BR 179 adhesive and surfacing technologies are expected to increase part assembly, processing efficiency for aerospace manufacturers.
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Henkel and BTG Labs partner to establish surface measurement standards
More comprehensive product specifications added to adhesive Technical Data Sheets, including the addition of water contact angles, aids in improving effective bonding results, performance.
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Reprocessable, repairable and recyclable epoxy resins for composites
CIDETEC matures 3R resins for aerospace applications via AIRPOXY program.
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WSU-NIAR adds automated TP welding and tape-slitting capabilities to ATLAS facility
Systems to aid in welding process developments for the joining of composite structures via fusion bonding, and support AFP demands.
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Durability testing of adhesively bonded composites
Current test method development shows potential for the composite wedge test, a standardized durability-based test for adhesively bonded composites.
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ENLIGHTEN program launched to speed thermoplastic composites industrialization
Multi-scale modeling, testing, sensors and machine learning will advance understanding and algorithms to achieve process control and optimization for both aerospace and automotive supply chains.
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Contactless measurement of temperature, pressure in composites
Magnetic microwires enable contactless measurement of temperature and pressure during cure and in service.
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NCC to play key role in U.K./Australian advanced materials collaboration
Funding announced for innovative proposals cover integration of composites, adhesives for structural joining, joining high-temperature structures and improving armor systems.
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Solvay to develop composite structure for Vertical Aerospace eVTOL aircraft
Composite and adhesive technologies will be supplied to Vertical Aerospace for a zero-emissions, all-electric prototype scheduled for a September 2021 test flight.
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Solvay, Leonardo launch joint research lab for thermoplastic composites
The Solvay Leonardo Joint Research Lab aims to facilitate the broader adoption of thermoplastic composites by the aerospace industry.
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