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Composites Index contracts on a surprise 5-point decline
Steep contraction in both production and new orders pulled the Composites Fabricating Index to 47.4 for July 2019.
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Diversified composites manufacturer BFG Africa opens new facility
BFG Africa’s new factory to boost Africa-wide environment-friendly composites fiberglass design and manufacturing.
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Employment activity leads expansion in business activity
The Composites Fabricating Index for June 2019 came in at 52.7, continuing its stretch of more than 30 months of expanding activity.
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Mallinda Inc. awarded National Science Foundation funding
The producer of vitrimer polymers says it will use the Phase IIB supplemental funding to develop composites for the transportation segment.
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Combining plastics and composites for Class A parts without tools
Plastics Unlimited’s patented TEC process cuts secondary finishing and meets multiple demands for medium-volume parts.
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SGL Carbon supports student Hyperloop prototype from TUM
Hyperloop prototype developed and built by students at the Technical University of Munich will compete in this year’s Space X Hyperloop pod competition on July 21 in Los Angeles.
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Inaugural National Composites Week to recognize, promote and celebrate composites manufacturing
From Aug. 26-30, 2019, composites manufacturers are encouraged to use social media, traditional media and in-person events to shine a light on the industry.
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Index activity expands, led by production
The Composites Fabricating Index for May 2019 came in at 53.3, led higher by production activity.
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Virgin Hyperloop One presents technology to U.S. Congress
Virgin Hyperloop One working to grow roster of state and federal partners who support certification and regulatory investment in hyperloop.
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HyperloopTT offers USDOT first look at full-scale hyperloop system
HyperloopTT reveals its full-scale 320m passenger system and presents the first certification guidelines for Hyperloop systems to USDOT officials.
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