Glass Fibers

Glass Fibers 25 Jun 2024

Fiberglass manufacturer supports global glass fiber supply

CAMX 2024: Taishan Fiberglass Inc., known globally as CTG International, is a high-capacity producer of various fiberglass composite materials, with a focus on ESG and low-carbon operations.

Marine 7 Jun 2024

Mel Composites infusion strategy enables Sasga Yachts fiberglass hull designs

Mel’s ongoing partnership culminates in the development of the Menorquín 42 and Menorquín 54 motor yachts, as well as extension of Sasga’s capacity for 68-foot-length boats.

Application 15 May 2024

Composite wrap system combats corrosion in industrial tank repair

A fiberglass and carbon fiber composite wrap system enabled an Australian nickel mine to quickly repair a stainless steel ammonium sulphate feed tank and protect against future corrosion.

Infrastructure 10 May 2024

Episode 45: Scott Reeve; Corey Sechler, Creative Composites Group

Experts from FRP composites manufacturer Creative Composites Group discuss the role of composites in infrastructure projects today, including solutions for bridge rehabilitation and protecting waterfront structures.

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Additive Manufacturing 6 May 2024

Large-volume VFGF extrusion printer facilitates modular composite cockpit

Queen 1 system from Q.Big 3D produced complete cockpit assembly of a full flight simulator in a little more than a month, enabling fast build speeds, high surface quality and dimensional accuracy.

Glass Fibers 3 May 2024

Dutch partnership constructs 3D printed composite pedestrian bridges

Engineering consulting firm Royal HaskoningDHV and partners achieved a bridge design made of 30% fiberglass and 70% waste.

Carbon Fibers 24 Apr 2024

Aviation-specific battery system uses advanced composites to address electric, hybrid flight

BOLDair’s composite enclosure, compression structures and thermal runaway management enables high-performance electric energy storage.

Recycling 17 Apr 2024

Sustainable Infrastructure Systems creates fiber-reinforced post-consumer plastic structural panels

Australian composites manufacturer offers a scalable building solution, already established in a pedestrian bridge application, to tackle unprocessed soft plastics waste.

Thermoplastics 1 Apr 2024

CRP Windform composites show high affinity for electric insulation

GFRTP materials for 3D printing were subjected to dielectric constant and dielectric strength tests, indicating strength for use in electric applications like automotive.