National Composites Week

Carbon Fibers

SGL Carbon introduces temperature-resilient carbonized rayon fabric

Rayon-based carbon fiber fabrics play a crucial role in protecting structural components from high heat in applications such as aerospace and space.

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James Cropper accelerates sustainable growth plans

The Technical Fibre Products parent company is investing in reorganization and more streamlined operations by the end of 2023 to better capitalize on core and emerging end markets.

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Construction

New standard specification supports non-metallic FRP rebar

ASTM International standard D8505 enables further integration of FRP rebar into infrastructure applications.

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Glass Fibers

Dura Composites raises charity money with GFRP upcycling events

After raising more than £600 for three charities at its February event, Dura Composites invites people back to its Operations Centre on May 13, 2023 to purchase composite products for upcycling opportunities. 

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Aerospace

ZeroAvia expands the reach of zero emissions flight technology

Electric motor technology from ZeroAvia for aviation applications is helping pave way for hydrogen-electric engines for Dash 8 and similar airframes.

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BlueHalo launches next generation of Intense Eye UAS

Unmanned aerial system (UAS) from BlueHalo featuring an HX5 injection-molded chassis from Alpine Advanced Materials is said to be lighter, stronger and more efficient than aerospace-grade aluminum. 

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Wind/Energy

Report finds US offshore wind will continue on upward trajectory

Research from Renewables Consulting Group, as reported by NA Wind Power, finds the U.S. offshore wind market has moved into the construction phase for large-scale projects.

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Nikon features upgraded LC15Dx noncontact laser scanner

Wireless inspection tool features increased resolution and accuracy of data acquisition for continuous feedback of metrology information, further enhancing its versatility and efficiency.

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Aerospace

Rock West Composites completes development model design for robotic arm

The Canadarm3 robotic arm will be used in the lunar Gateway Program, supplied by the Canadian Space Agency.

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Aerospace

Fraunhofer IFAM advances automation, robotics development for large composite structures

New developments in automated or semi-automated manufacturing solutions through MFFD, CoMMaNds 2, FastFlexMont 2, Tempo and UniFix projects to achieve sustainable, efficient composite part production.

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Airtech
Large Scale Additive Manufacturing
Alpha’s Premier ESR®
re-engineered the ORPC foil and strut
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
C-K Composites Auction
UV cured powder coatings for carbon fiber
TFP is now James Cropper
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