Materials
Composite radome design secures patent, overcomes signal attenuation challenges
Fiberglass skins with a closed cell thermoplastic foam supports the easy transmission of radio waves while offering signal antennae environmental protection.
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CFRP use expanded in Porsche 911 GT3
Bigger than its predecessor, but with only a slight increase in mass thanks to light weight body panels.
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MaruHachi installs new UD tape line for high-end applications
New focus on high-temperature thermoplastic tapes and multi-layer sheet laminates for aerospace, automotive and other demanding market segments.
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HexPly XF surface materials satisfy high-quality wind blade surface finish
Suitable for prepreg and infusion processes, Hexcel’s HexPly XF reduce shell manufacturing time by up to 2 hours and removes all surface defects prior to painting.
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Perseverance rover takes one step for composites on Mars
The rover’s successful landing on Feb. 18 begins a two-year science investigation of Mars’ Jezero Crater for ancient microbial life.
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Armacell rebrands all PET-based foam products under ArmaPET name
The ArmaPET family brand encompasses all of Armacell’s sustainable PET-based foam product solutions for faster and easier customer orientation.
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Thermoplastic tapes reinforced with textile-based PAN carbon fiber
IACMI project trials inline production of thermoplastic tapes reinforced with textile-based PAN carbon fiber.
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Teijin to install GF-SMC molding line to meet automotive market demands
Molding line to be installed at Benet Automotive in the Czech Republic by 2022, offers customers greater design freedom, productivity and cost efficiency.
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Glass fiber supply chain struggles amid pandemic, economic recovery
Transportation issues, rising demands and other factors have led to higher costs or delays for gun rovings and more. Suppliers and Gardner Intelligence share their perspectives.
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IntegriCo Composites expands existing composite rail tie production into high-growth markets
Company bolsters existing product line into pipeline skids and construction matting parts while maintaining a continued focus on recycled plastic sustainability solutions.
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