National Composites Week

CW Top Shops

Watersports manufacturer diversifies into new markets, processes

CW Top Shops honoree Cobra International reflects on its growth over 45+ years, as well as current work expanding its automotive and UAV capabilities, increasing energy efficiency and new SMC production lines.

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Sigmatex achieves ISO certifications for U.K. operations

ISO14001 and ISO45001 endorse commitment to sustainability principles at an organizational and industry level for Sigmatex’s carbon fiber products, as well as a focus on safety and employee health.

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Adhesives

XlynX’s PlastiLynx PXN crosslinking primer enhances polymer adhesion

PFAS-free diazirine primer makes surfaces receptive to all manner of adhesives, including epoxies and polyurethanes, outperforming alternative options by 150-350%.

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Sustainability

Composites association demonstrates composites circularity

JEC World 2024: EuCIA is offering demonstrators of its Eco Impact Calculator LCA tool, and holding discussions about its initiatives in composite materials circularity, including a recent position paper and the EU-funded REFRESH project.

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NDI

Photothermal tomography system enhances composites NDT

JEC World 2024: Austria-based voidsy GmbH introduces the 3D V-ROX system, facilitating fast, contactless and nondestructive inspection with added efficiency and safety.

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Filament Winding

Filament winders specialized for composites hydrogen vessel production

JEC World 2024: A pressure vessel for HydroExceed manufactured via a recently delivered multi-spindle filament winder displays Mikrosam’s expertise in filament winding equipment.

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People in composites: February 2024

This month’s new hires and personnel updates in the composites industry include Gurit, Teijin Ltd. and CRP Technology.

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JEC

Composites portfolio targets sustainability, ballistics

JEC World 2024: Avient features its thermoplastic, thermoset and engineered fiber solutions, including new Polystrand ThermoBallistic composite panels.

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Automotive

SPE calls for Automotive Innovation Awards nominations

The 53rd Awards Gala, taking place Nov. 23, 2024, is open for those interested in submitting winning automotive parts highlighting the game-changing aspect of plastics and polymeric materials.

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Aerospace

Airbus ramps up A350-1000F freighter developments, manufacture

Widebody freighter brings enhanced fuel burn, CO2 emissions and economics compared to other offerings, in addition to adding volume, range and payload.  

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