Epoxies
Graphene goes industrial without a bang
SWNT-based filler prevents tank explosions without limiting product performance.
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ShapeTex preforms successfully overmolded with short fiber SMC
Shape Group successfully combines continuous carbon fiber preform with epoxy sheet molding compound using compression molding.
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It’s time to plan your Wisconsin trip: Oshkosh 2018 is coming
The annual EAA AirVenture event is an air show/aircraft exhibition/trade show/learning opportunity/history lesson/concert venue/giant campout/Wisconsin bratfest and more. As in past years, composites industry expert and CW contributor Russ Emanis will spearhead a composites fabrication demonstration during the show.
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Master Bond launches EP30LTE-2 epoxy system
EP30LTE-2 is designed for joining dissimilar substrates and for sealing, coating and encapsulating, especially for small- to medium-sized castings where a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) is required.
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Plant tour: Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS
Spirit AeroSystems was an established aerospace supplier when it earned that distinction, winning the contract for the Boeing 787’s Section 41. Now its sights are set on the next generation of aircraft.
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Plant tour: Tods Aerospace, Crewkerne, U.K.
Tods Aerospace, located in rural England, is part of the larger Unitech Aerospace manufacturing group and specializes in highly engineered aerospace defense structures.
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Plant tour: Van Horn Aviation, Tempe, AZ
Van Horn Aviation seized a real opportunity in helicopter blades, with little composites acumen but big desire. The rest is history worth reading.
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Plant tour: FBM Composite Materials, Kiryat Gat, Israel
Tier 2 composites manufacturer FBM Composite Materials developed the right pill for a Boeing headache and became the sole supplier of 787-9 Dreamliner door surrounds.
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Plant tour: Elbit Systems Ltd., Haifa, Israel
Military and commercial tier supplier Elbit Cyclone maintains precision and quality as it continues growth in composites, complex assemblies and high-rate production.
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Plant tour: Israel Aerospace Industries, Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is developing increasing expertise both in and out of the autoclave as it expands an already broad composites production portfolio.
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