Materials
Nordic Bioproducts successfully spins novel plant-based textile fiber
The Finnish startup begins an intensive product development period to scale up its Norratex fiber, which is manufactured without toxic chemicals or expensive solvents.
Read MoreHexcel composite materials lightweight Sunseeker 90 Ocean luxury yacht
Hexcel’s HexPly XF and HexPly SuperFIT surface technologies yields parts with paint-ready surfaces for builder of luxury yachts.
Read MoreRoboze raises funds for composites industrial 3D printing platforms
A diverse pool of domestic and international investors aid in the further acceleration of R&D for ultra-precise 3D printing of carbon fiber PEEK and other polymers.
Read MoreWhat kind of pickup would Bruce Wayne drive?
Introducing the Brabus 800 Adventure XLP Superblack, a retrofitted Mercedes-AMG G 63 pickup truck that is off-road capable and decked out in carbon fiber.
Read MoreSMC material configurations tailored to automotive battery enclosure design
SMC battery cover offers various module configurations, levels of performance, mass and cost for electric vehicles.
WatchUCalgary 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.
Read MoreNASA 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.
Read MoreRegent 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.
Read MoreOCSiAl 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.
Read MoreSicomin 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.
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