Materials
JEC World 2020 preview: COBRA International
COBRA is exhibiting its latest foiling board technology and is presenting its process for recycling and reusing epoxy resin windsurf parts.
Read MoreJEC World 2020 preview: Michelman
Michelman is showcasing its expanding portfolio of water-based fiber sizing solutions, including the Hydrosize product line.
Read MoreJEC World 2020 preview: TeXtreme
Spread tow brand TeXtreme is releasing new versions of its fabric in multiple colors, in collaboration with Hypetex.
Read MoreSolvay launches epoxy prepreg for aerostructures compression molding
Solvay Composite Materials has launched CYCOM EP2750, a new highly drapable epoxy prepreg designed specifically for the compression molding of high-quality, high-rate, cost-effective primary and secondary aerostructures.
WatchDC dielectric sensors for industrial composites production
Synthesites in situ process monitoring enables cure decisions based on real-time Tg evaluation that can reduce cure cycles by up to 50%.
Read MoreIRT Jules Verne, Airbus and Fives launch MADRAS automated textile deposition line for WING project
Goal is full-scale testing of large, complex shape preforms at 5-6 times faster speeds for future aircraft.
WatchAMRC, NCC, Dowty Propellers to develop lightweight composite propeller blades
The collaborators aim to create innovative designs and manufacturing processes for braided aircraft propeller blades.
Read MoreNew research provides guidance for optimized thermoplastic composite overmolding
TPRC process modeling and testing of single- and dual-step processed parts points to optimum process conditions and improved design features.
Read MoreWoven fabrics: The basics
For composite applications requiring more than one fiber orientation, woven fabrics can be useful. This primer outlines the basics of woven fabrics and different types.
Read MoreCore materials: The basics
Core materials available for composite sandwich structures range from paper, aluminum and thermoplastic honeycomb cores to foams and more.
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