National Composites Week

Trends

Women in the Composites Industry brings together women for networking, educational opportunities

Aiming to support the growth of women in this industry, the WCI industry group and its partners recently held its first live training event hosted by Owens Corning.

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L&L Furnace deliver atmosphere-controlled retort furnace for CMC

XLC3348 furnace model is tailored to produce lightweight CMC components for Midwestern aerospace manufacturer.

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CAMX

Composites specialist offers fiber handling, converting solutions

CAMX 2023: Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about Cygnet Texkimp’s creels, filament winding, automation and handling, and recycling, with a special focus on web converting technologies.

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SGL, Brembo expand carbon ceramic brake disc production capacity

The Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes (BSCCB) joint venture will increase Germany and Italy facility capacity by more than 70% for automotive manufacturers.

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JEC Forum DACH announces Startup Booster finalists

Five finalists based in the DACH region will pitch their composites-related innovations during the October 2023 event in Salzburg, Germany.

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Infusion

Matsumoto Fine Chemical unveils solution for efficient infusion process with one-part epoxy resins

New one-part epoxy resin X-1366R shows very low viscosity and can be easily impregnated to reinforcing fibers at room temperature without resin/hardener mixing process.   

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Carbon Fibers

Hexagon Purus opens new composite H2 cylinder manufacturing hub in Kassel, Germany

Third new manufacturing facility for Hexagon Purus this year and second dedicated to carbon fiber-reinforced composite pressure vessels for H2 storage.

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Automation

Loop Technology performs robotic feasibility study for Solidwool

The study revealed significant process efficiencies, reduced waste and a high-quality surface finish after trimming excess material from a Solidwool composite chair.

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Editorial

Thoughts from the trade show floor

As the trade show season kicks off, CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis shares observations from industry events. 

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Heraeus sells Noblelight specialty light business to Excelitas Technologies

U.S.-based photonics specialist to acquire 100% stake in subsidiary Heraeus Noblelight that develops and manufactures lamps, emitters and systems.

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