Injection/Overmolding

Bio-composites break into structural automotive applications

A company’s bio-based, polyamide composite comes with a unique property profile that may help it carve a niche in automotive applications.

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Recycling

Sustainable, inline recycling of carbon fiber

Shocker Composites and R&M International are developing a supply chain for recycled CF with zero knockdown vs. virgin fiber, lower cost and, eventually, lengths delivering structural properties close to continuous fiber.

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Thermoplastics

AZL and IKV explore thermoplastic tapes in injection molded parts

Study explores how thermoplastic tapes might reduce costs and increase performance of injection molded parts.

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Thermoplastics

Composite + metal: Hollow-profile hybrid technology

LANXESS extends plastic-metal hybrids to tubular structures.

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Aerospace

Connecting the Dots: Generative design, bionic structures and future composites

The trend shows cast and 3D printed metal, but fiber-reinforced composites offer the potential for multifunctional structures.

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Biomaterials

SPE ACCE 2018 preview

Mobility composites are expected to draw an international crowd to this annual Motor City gathering.

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Reinforced phenolics: Still disruptive after all these years

Fiber-reinforced phenolics could be a key enabler of a coming automotive industry disruption.

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Thermoplastics

Molding in fasteners to CFRP parts

Placed into the mold prior to RTM, compression or injection molding/overmolding, this specially-shaped fastener enables composites to be fastened with standard methods used for metal parts.

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Composite aircraft interiors market to exceed US$1.8 billion by 2023

According to Stratview Research, the aircraft cabin is one of the most discussed subjects in the airline industry today.

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RTM

Osborne Industries secures ISO 9001:2015 certification

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 is currently the most up-to-date standard for performance of a manufacturer’s Quality Management System.

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Adhesives for Composite Materials
ELFOAM rigid foam products
Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials
Wabash
Airtech
CompositesWorld
Alpha’s Premier ESR®
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
recycle carbon fiber