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Composites industry is growing up—but hurdles still remain
It’s the era of when, not if, for the use of composite materials.
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Hydraulic hybrids: Boosting fuel economy without batteries
Carbon fiber helps to lightweight hydraulic accumulators, increasing efficiency in hybrid vehicles and myriad other applications.
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Gardner Business Index at 49.4 in November
The overall Index showed double-digit growth for a third month in succession as future business expectations skyrocketed.
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People on the move: 12/16
Here is this month’s people on the move news in the composites industry.
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Durable composite pallet comes to market
Selective reinforcements paired with commodity materials, plus long-term partnerships, make this pallet concept a winner.
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Reversibly crosslinking thermoset-thermoplastic hybrid polymers
Evonik’s new system delivers crosslinked performance of epoxies below 100°C, processing benefits of thermoplastics above 170°C.
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Gardner Business Index at 49.7 in October
Employment is up and composites in the US electronics industry continue a 2016 growth trend.
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Some predictions for 2017
We will see even greater progress in 2017 than we saw in 2016, some surprising, some long awaited.
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Navigating tighter HSE standards for composites manufacturers worldwide
Solvent-free, HSE standard- compliant processing aids perform, today, as well as solvent-based products.
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Gardner Business Index at 50.7 in September
As third-quarter 2016 closes out, new orders and employment go up.
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