Core

Aerospace

Expansion begins at Hexcel engineered core operations plant in Morocco

The site will double in size by 2023 to meet increasing demand for lightweight advanced composites from aerospace customers.

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Core

ThermHex acknowledged as a TOP 100 innovator in Germany

Out of 436 participants, the honeycomb core specialist has been honored for its excellence in driving forward production process innovation.

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TRB Lightweight Structures contributes composite bodyshell design to passenger train demonstrator

The Revolution VLR (Very Light Rail) passenger vehicle serves to simplify existing rail networks and reopen historical lines, while adhering to rigorous rail and sustainability regulations.

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Glass Fibers

Resin-infused center console boat configuration proves higher performance, speed, quality

Hayaari Marine employs a revised infusion setup using semi-permeable membranes to eliminate porosity and improve laminate consolidation, reducing about 450 kilograms of resin per boat, and offering 20% weight savings.

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Core

Curve Works licenses 3D Core Kits to BeSpline startup 

Thermoformed structural foam core kits leveraging reconfigurable mold technology are more readily available to North American manufacturers.

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Core

FITS Air thermoplastic sandwich panels enable low-cost, low-weight, sustainable aircraft interiors

FITS Air and FITS Base sandwich panels provide alternative material avenues for aerospace and other industries, including low weight, low part production cost, thermoformability and recyclability.

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Marine

Regent appoints composites builder for seaglider demonstrator

The seaglider technology demonstrator will be able to float, foil or fly along coastal routes with the help of its composite superstructure developed by Moore Brothers Company.

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Core

Saertex presents SAERfoam structural core materials

Hybrid core material is simple to process, highly economical and exhibits a shear modulus up to four times greater in comparison to PVC and PET.

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Core

3A Composites Core Materials commits to sustainable growth, harvesting and processing of balsa wood

The core materials company has signed a two-year technical agreement with the nonprofit Achuar Nationality of Ecuador to achieve enduring development of indigenous communities and responsible forestry.

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Sustainability

BMComposites installs solar-powered composite hardtop bimini for expedition yacht

Contracted hardtop bimini uses a combination of carbon fiber, glass fiber and foam core as well as 20 SP130 solar panels for a highly sustainable and sleek boat design.

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Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials
Adhesives for Composite Materials
Wabash
ELFOAM rigid foam products
ColorForm multi-component injection
HEATCON Composite Systems
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
CompositesWorld
Airtech International Inc.