Glass Fibers
ITA RWTH Aachen University launches fiber-coating line, carbon fiber research
The Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University is presenting innovations in glass and carbon fiber production at the joint stand of the Aachen Center for Integrative Lightweight Construction.
Read MoreSAERTEX introduces glass, carbon fiber fabrics for wind blades, marine
The company is launching a range of new glass and carbon fiber materials for wind turbine rotor blades, boatbuilding and more.
Read MoreRobot Extruder offers low-investment alternative to explore composites additive manufacturing
CEAD extruder mounts to robotic arm or gantry systems, already in use to print molds for large composite structures.
Read MoreSustainability matters: Now, not just in the future
Public opinion on plastics will sharpen the focus on sustainability in composites manufacturing.
Read MoreCRP Technology’s Windform FR2 is a glame-retardant glass fiber for selective laser sinter
The glass fiber material is suitable for aerospace applications, automotive parts (casings of electrical and electronic components, housing and enclosure assemblies), consumer goods (lighting, appliances) or any part that requires flame retardancy.
Read More3M VHB tape provides solution for difficult-to-bond materials
The tape works as a bonding solution for LSE substrates like polypropylene, thermoplastic olefins and thermoplastic elastomers, as well as composite materials like glass-reinforced plastic or fiber-reinforced plastic.
Read MoreConstruction begins for National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility
Planning permissions have been granted for construction of the new industry-led manufacturing R&D facility.
Read MoreTepex reinforces child seat headrest demonstrator
Continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and a new PCIM-based production process demonstrate potential for lightweight structural safety components.
Read MoreDucommun licenses WSU lightning strike protection for composite wind blades
New technology showed no damage after up to 8 lightning strikes and can be repaired in 20 minutes.
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