Materials
AeroVironment celebrates composite-intensive Ingenuity Helicopter flight on Mars
The AeroVironment team played a key role in developing the helicopter’s carbon fiber airframe and major subsystems.
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Antich and Sons develop composite yarn-spinning technique for 3D-woven preform production
Culmination of a three-year project with AMRC which focused on creating stabilized, near-net shape preforms of variable thickness with efficient material use for aerospace and automotive.
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Thermwood expands LSAM product line availability
Large dual gantry print and trim machines for 3D-printed thermoplastic composites offered in 15-foot width model, with wider gantry design and range of print core, print head options.
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Berndorf Band Group improves modular double-belt press system for high-rate thermoplastic production
New modules enable tailoring for advanced thermoplastic composites including woven, UD and crossply laminates, plus sandwich panels.
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AMAC, ITA strategic cooperation aims to strengthen business development in composites
Cooperation enables access to industry know-how, networking opportunities and composite solutions across the entire textile value chain to generate innovation.
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Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 features new composite parts
Light, strong and not inexpensive aftermarket carbon fiber elements accessorize this performance vehicle.
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Sicomin launches FireGreen 37 fire-retardant, bio-epoxy laminating resin system
More sustainable formulation features 25% plant-based carbon content, a halogen-free chemistry and has been optimized for hand laminating processes.
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Lanxess introduces new water-based dispersions for glass fiber sizing
Expansion of Lanxess’ Trixene Aqua BI product family offers excellent crosslink and adhesion promoters for aqueous coating systems, improves sizing formulation chemical and mechanical resistance.
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Z-direction composite properties on an affordable, industrial scale
Boston Materials uses milled reclaimed carbon fibers to increase modulus, impact/delamination resistance and produce metals-like conductivity for EMI shielding, lightning strike protection, heat exchangers and more.
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EconCore, Renolit honeycomb sandwich panel developments explore diverse applications
EconCore lightweight honeycomb enables Renolit Gorcell product line to overcome technical challenges and push the application spectrum for automotive and other markets like furniture and garden.
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