Materials
Biomimicry in 3D printing?
New rotational 3D printing method developed by Harvard researchers allows engineered composites to mimic nature.
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Hexion partners with KDC for high-volume automotive composites
Hexion Inc. has signed an agreement with Kangde Composites Co. Ltd. to collaborate on high volume carbon fiber production methods for use in the automotive market.
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RWC deploys new custom-built filament winding machine
To meet growing market demand, Rock West Composites adds to its filament winding capability with investment in a six-spindle, four-axis winder.
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Smarter molding with Smart Cauls
Spintech’s Smart Caul technology can be used to create internal mandrels, bladders for hollow parts or any irregular male layup tool shape involving a sharp angle or corner.
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JEC World 2018: The highlights
JEC World is the composites industry’s largest trade show and did not disappoint this year.
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Showa Aircraft honeycomb panels qualified by Boeing
CFRP faced aramid honeycomb sandwich panels from Showa Aircraft Industry Co. Ltd. have been added to the list of Boeing qualified products.
Read MoreHexcel launches prepreg for leaf springs
Hexcel has developed HexPly M901, a new prepreg for composite automotive leaf springs.
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Wind blade spar caps: Pultruded to perfection?
Introduced to the market about five years ago, pultruded, carbon fiber-reinforced spar caps, incorporated as the reinforcing member of wind turbine rotor blades, are a byproduct of the evolution and increasing technological sophistication of the global wind energy industry.
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Carbon fiber/epoxy in production boats
Scout Boats and now Hinckley Yachts showcase how demand for lighter, faster performance pushes materials and process change.
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Hexcel and Arkema partner to develop aerospace thermoplastic composites
The strategic alliance aims to develop carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic tapes to produce lightweight parts for future generations of aircraft.
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