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Composites Index contracts for third month
The Composites Index experienced its third month of contracting activity in September, registering 47.3.
Read MoreStajvelo e-bike built with Solvay long-fiber thermoplastic material
An injection-molded composite e-bike features thermoplastic composites.
Read MoreComposites industry events focus on recycled carbon fiber, filament winding
CETMA and Suez present a workshop on recycled carbon fiber, MF Tech announces global filament winding convention, and SAMPE 2020 abstracts are due Nov. 15.
Read MoreAtlas Composites chooses Plataine industrial IoT solution to optimize manufacturing operations
U.K.-based parts manufacturer uses material and tool tracking solution to improve quality control, reduce waste and advance labor efficiency.
Read MoreItalian startup introduces award-winning composite motorcycle
Carboni e Metalli’s Apollo mission-inspired bike combines carbon fiber composites with 3D-printed metal, winning a recent “Best Motorcycle” award.
Read MoreHybrid polymer system designed for sustainable wood-plastic composites
Dow’s AMPLIFY Si PE 1000 silicone-polyethylene hybrid polymer system is said to enable stronger wood-plastic composites for decking and other applications.
Read MoreNova-Institute releases list of European biocomposite producers
According to the report, there are 30 producers of biocomposite granules producing almost 130,000 tons of sustainable materials.
Read MoreScheurer Swiss supplies 3D printed parts for racecar engine
A Swiss engineering company used 3D-printing to quickly produce carbon fiber-reinforced composite engine parts for the Toyota FT-60.
Read MoreAutomated joining of hybrid metal-thermoplastic composite structures
The FlexHyJoin production cell combines surface structuring, induction and laser joining and NDT for automotive mass production.
Read MoreComposites Index contraction slowed in August
The Index indicated expansionary readings in production, supplier deliveries and exports, but was pulled lower by employment, new orders and backlogs.
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