Glass Fibers
CosiMo: Smart thermoplastic RTM process demonstrated for battery box cover challenge simulator
Project uses network of DEA, temperature/pressure and ultrasonic sensors plus digital simulation and AI modeling to monitor and optimize injection of caprolactam into complex glass fiber preform and in-situ polymerization of PA6.
WatchSaudi Aramco inaugurates first GFRP rebar production facility
A joint venture between Pultron and IKK now has a dedicated facility, IKK Mateenbar, to manufacture and supply corrosion-free fiberglass rebar for infrastructure projects in Saudia Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa.
Read MoreComposite building systems startup launches funding round
Florida-based Galexa Homes supplies pre-engineered wall, floor and roof systems built with pultruded fiberglass composites, looks to expand and move toward robotic assembly.
WatchIndustrial-scale wave energy system enabled by mobile filament winding
Sweden-based CorPower Ocean designed its 9-meter-long, filament-wound GFRP buoy prototype for high-efficiency, durable wave energy generation and fast, on-site manufacture.
WatchLanxess, INFAC develop composite battery module housing
The halogen-free, flame-retardant and glass fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 (PA6) part lowers battery module assembly weight, improves insulation and flame resistance and retains a high level of functional integration.
Read MoreReactively polymerized resin expands organosheet market, opportunities
Johns Manville to introduce Neomera, a new family of thermoplastic composites.
Read MoreST Bungalow to demonstrate fiberglass roofing solution from recycled wind blades
The New York-based startup recently partnered with a wind blade recycling company and plans to produce its first full-scale prototypes this year.
Read MoreCAMX 2021 exhibit preview: LUM Industry
LUM Industry specializes in the design and manufacture of highly precise pultrusion dies and molds for glass, carbon fiber or thermoplastic profiles.
Read MoreCAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Reckless Industries
Tennessee-based Reckless Industries specializes in building patterns, plugs, masters and fiberglass molds for a variety of industries using its state-of-the-art equipment and decades of experience.
Read MoreCAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Gustav Gerster GmbH & Co. KG
Gustav Gerster’s TechTex corner reinforcements and resin distribution tape optimize the structure of composite components.
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