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Index rises on surging new orders activity
The Composites Business Index moved higher in April 2019 due to strong acceleration in new orders activity.
Read MoreLilium celebrates maiden flight of CFRP air taxi
All-electric jet-powered, 5-seater uses composites to deliver performance.
Read MoreFACC recognizes top-performing suppliers
Top winners of FACC’s annual Supplier Awards include autoclave and composites manufacturers.
Read MoreSGL Carbon partners with National Composites Centre
The partners are working to develop carbon fiber composite airplane wings at the NCC’s research facility, using SGL Carbon’s non-crimp fabrics.
Read MoreIndex shows modest expansion on production and supplier delivery activity
The Composites Business Index moved lower in March as backlogs contracted, resulting from slowing of the previous month’s new orders growth and increased production activity.
Read MoreTRB develops fire-resistant biocomposite door leaf
The carbon fiber-reinforced biocomposite sandwich panel features a 100% recycled foam core and has been designed for light weight and fire resistance.
Read MoreComposites: Irrational exuberance?
Columnist Dale Brosius advises against overoptimism as he reflects that much of the composites technology on display at JEC World 2019 were prototypes and proof of concepts, not revenue-generating products.
Read MoreEconCore breaking new ground with high-performance core materials
EconCore’s new ThermHex high-performance thermoplastics (HPT) honeycomb materials are well suited for applications requiring lightweight solutions but still needing to meet heat resistance and fire-smoke-toxicity (FST) requirements.
Read MoreComposites outlook remains positive, despite slow growth forecasts
As economists forecast slowing economic growth, data from composites industry leaders suggest continued high expectations for the composites market.
Read MoreTRB Lightweight Structures named among U.K. Fast Track 100 companies
The composites and lightweight specialist has been named 94th on the Sunday Times’ list of top-performing private businesses in the U.K. based on sales growth.
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