Prepregs

Molds/Tools 27 Nov 2023

PRF Composite Materials granted U.K. patent for Q.tool

Innovative prepreg tooling is highly drapable, capable of forming complex carbon fiber tooling shapes, in addition to reducing through thickness porosity and only requiring one debulk during layup.

Prepregs 2 Nov 2023

SHD Group announces bio-content epoxy prepreg with flexible processing, extended out-life

VTB301 has up to 25% bio-content, and is capable in multiple forms of processing.

Electric Vehicles 25 Oct 2023

Solvay releases SolvaLite grade to mitigate BEV thermal runaway

Fast-curing epoxy prepreg grade protects electric batteries from fire hazards, outperforming aluminum and discontinuous fiber composites in practical UL 2596 flammability tests.

Prepregs 24 Oct 2023

Hexcel presents HexPly prepregs geared toward marine

New intermediate and high modulus HexPly M79 composite materials are optimized for best-in-class performance.

Composites 4.0 27 Sep 2023

Cevotec Samba Pro installed in Fraunhofer IGCV AI research hall

Prepreg system is available to companies interested in exploring research in digitalization and AI for composites manufacture or to evaluate FPP-designed components.

CAMX 12 Sep 2023

Bespoke prepregs, cellular cores blend adaptability, resilience and performance

CAMX 2023: Patz Materials and Technologies extends its prowess in space and aerospace innovations to a novel prepreg with a high char yield matrix, and Carbon-Carbon Cellular Core.

Prepregs 11 Aug 2023

Covestro Adelie solar car makes debut in Leverkusen

The composites-intensive fourth-generation model by the Aachen-based Sonnenwagen team, backed by Covestro, prepares for the October 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

Carbon Fibers 11 Jul 2023

Hybrid prepreg maximizes performance of carbon fiber structures

CAMX 2023: Specialty Materials enhances its Hy-Bor portfolio of prepregs containing boron and carbon fibers, which are used to selectively reinforce aerospace, space and sport goods applications.