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Tecnofire adds fire resistance to transportation and infrastructure applications
Intumescent nonwoven veils improve the fire performance of composites in bridge, bus, building, marine and aircraft structures.
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Bell Helicopter unveils air taxi design at CES 2019
The air taxi is powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system from Safran and features Bell’s signature powered lift concept incorporating six tilting ducted fans.
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Index expands on supplier deliveries and improved exports
The GBI: Composites Fabricating Index registers a 55.0 reading for November 2018, pulled higher by supplier deliveries and exports.
Read MoreLooking ahead at composites trends in 2019
Columnist Dale Brosius predicts 2019 will reveal growth opportunities in infrastructure, wind energy and personal air mobility for composites.
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Gurit to divest composites components business
Gurit has decided to restructure its composite components business and has begun a divestment process for business unit.
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Cimarron advances micro-strain performance for cryogenic pressure tanks
Cimarron Composites (Huntsville, AL, US) has made a leap forward in all-composite cryogenic tank development: development of a carbon fiber-reinforced composite storage tank capable of 15,000 micro-strain performance while in a pressurized liquid nitrogen environment.
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Composites Index extends strong expansion trend
The GBI: Composites Fabricating Index continued its expansion trend with a 56.6 reading for October.
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AVK invites submissions for 2019 Innovation Awards
AVK awards open for submission for innovations in fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) / composites.
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Victrex launches PEEK polymer for cryogenics
VICTREX CT 200 is designed for dynamic sealing applications where gases such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) are stored and transported at cryogenic temperatures.
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Hexagon Composites to acquire remaining shares of Agility Fuel Solutions
The combined business will provide clean energy solutions to a wide range of end markets including household, industrial, gas transportation, marine, rail and automotive.
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