Materials

Core 13 Nov 2020

ThermHex launches new honeycomb core, aims for carbon neutrality

Retaining a Class A surface, the newest core product was produced via electricity from renewable energy sources. With several notable achievements, ThermHex is also looking for distributors.

Carbon Fibers 13 Nov 2020

ElectraFly, AnalySwift win U.S. Air Force STTR grants

Winning concept proposals include CBAM fabrication of aircraft parts, use of an infusion process for larger parts and development of an integrated computational blade engineering (ICBE) framework.

Thermoplastics 13 Nov 2020

Turkish Aerospace, Boeing partner to produce thermoplastic composites

Per the partnership, Boeing will provide technical support to establish a fully automated facility in Turkey for the production of thermoplastic aerospace components, as well as training technical personnel.

Infusion 13 Nov 2020

Next-generation composites materials and processes explored

A supplement with the November 2020 issue of CompositesWorld takes a close look at some of the technologies that are driving innovation in the composites industry.

Thermoplastics 12 Nov 2020

Loudspeaker membranes incorporate Stylight thermoplastic composite material

INEOS Styrolution’s StyLight Aesthetic S C245 carbon fiber sheet became the top material choice for a loudspeaker components manufacturing company due to its acoustic properties.

Recycling 11 Nov 2020

U.K. launches initiative for recyclable wind turbine blade technologies

The SusWIND initiative, addressing the recyclability and future development of composite wind turbine blades, will be delivered in three developments.

Carbon Fibers 11 Nov 2020

Plasan aims to launch high-volume carbon fiber body applications

Plasan Carbon Composites is targeting next-generation electric vehicle applications with its lightweight, CFRP body structure design.

Infrastructure 11 Nov 2020

WEAV3D composite material approved for infrastructure reinforcement applications

Durable, strong and resistant to corrosion, the thermoplastic-based lattice material is suitable for use in Oldcastle Infrastructure’s polymer concrete and sheet molding compound (SMC) composite products.