Out of Autoclave
Hybrid resin system: Epoxy benefits, without the epoxy
Rapid cure, zero tack material ideal for automated, higher-volume production.
Read MoreComposites: Irrational exuberance?
Columnist Dale Brosius advises against overoptimism as he reflects that much of the composites technology on display at JEC World 2019 were prototypes and proof of concepts, not revenue-generating products.
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Ballistic panels protect school
A composites manufacturer has developed military-grade pultruded panels that are being used to protect schools in case of violent intruders.
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Reusable vacuum bags go digital
CAD-guided casting boosts precision, utility of reusable vacuum bags.
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Hexcel fabrics chosen for Sunseeker performance cruiser
Hexcel’s HiMax Dot Pattern Adhesive fabrics have been chosen for resin infusion of Sunseeker’s newest high-performance luxury yacht.
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Toray aerospace prepreg optimized for vacuum-assisted pressure molding
Toray has developed a new aerospace-grade prepreg designed for use in a novel out-of-autoclave, vacuum-assisted pressure molding process.
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Mississippi State opens Marvin B. Dow Stitched Composites Development Center
The new research center, built in partnership with Boeing, will work with stitched, resin-infused composites to advance composite materials for aerospace.
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CSP VICTALL partners with JMC on first composite pickup box in China
The composite pickup box, developed by CSP VICTALL, will be featured on Jiangling Motors Corp.’s Yuhu 3 and Yuhu 5 pickup trucks.
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The still-promised potential of basalt fiber composites
Although the long-anticipated market surge in basalt fiber-reinforced polymer composites remains largely in the future, basalt fiber manufacturers are making headway over the technical and market hurdles toward large-scale application.
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Sicomin launches MaxCore sandwich core
MaxCore fiber reinforcements are reportedly inserted in multiple orientations and are responsible for 100% of the mechanical properties of the core.
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