Materials

Electric Vehicles 24 Jan 2022

SMC material configurations tailored to automotive battery enclosure design

SMC battery cover offers various module configurations, levels of performance, mass and cost for electric vehicles.

Carbon Fibers 21 Jan 2022

UCalgary researchers turn Alberta oilsands bitumen into high-value carbon fibers

University spearheads three projects out of the 12 teams chosen for Phase II of the Carbon Fibre Challenge, with a new target to produce the carbon fibers from bitumen at a lab scale.

Nanomaterials 21 Jan 2022

NASA Institute develops carbon nanotube-based composites for Mars spacecraft

The five-year project employs computational modeling techniques to build composite panels that are three times stiffer and stronger than current carbon fiber to enable manned missions to Mars.

Prepregs 20 Jan 2022

Regent appoints composites builder for seaglider demonstrator

The seaglider technology demonstrator will be able to float, foil or fly along coastal routes with the help of its composite superstructure developed by Moore Brothers Company.

Thermoplastics 20 Jan 2022

OCSiAl launches graphene nanotube concentrate for high-quality thermoplastic auto parts

OCSiAL’s TUBALL MATRIX 822 graphene nanotube concentrate for PA, filled PPS, ABS, TPU and PC overcomes the necessity of separate operation lines when painting metallic and composite components.

Epoxies 18 Jan 2022

Sicomin extends epoxy systems support for Scandinavian customers

Appointment of new Swedish distributor, DockYard Composites, will stock and supply Sicomin pre-formulated and custom-made epoxy systems and offer technical support.

Aerospace 18 Jan 2022

Airbus and partners to establish aircraft lifecycle center in China

Facility will offer sustainable solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of aircraft, including maintenance, conversions, dismantling and recycling.

Sustainability 14 Jan 2022

GKN Aerospace named supplier of all Gulfstream G800, G400 business jets

Workshare includes design and manufacture of sustainable, thermoplastic composite rudder, elevators and floorboards, as well as metal-bonded fuselage panels and machined wing skins.

Carbon Fibers 14 Jan 2022

Urban redevelopment plan to expand Bianchi’s carbon fiber bicycle frame production

Thirty-thousand square feet will house the Italian bicycle manufacturer’s new headquarters and production site, as well as a Bianchi Museum, strengthening production, historical ties and market control.