Reinforcements
Kaneka Aerospace starts up carbon and glass fiber prepreg operations
Subsidiary installs new automated filming and prepreg equipment at Benecia, California, facility, with capabilities to produce 50-inch-wide prepreg tapes ranging from 140-1,100 gsm areal weight.
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WH Lipex introduces single fiber applicator for glass fiber sizing implementation
Coating module individually displays glass fibers for complete fiber wetout and improved bonding capabilities.
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Continuous Composites, Siemens Energy apply high-performance materials for power generators
Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D) enables new designs for AM with thermoset GFRP composite and exceeds material requirements for generator components.
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Magma Global delivers high-pressure composite riser pipe to HWCG consortium
Carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic m-pipe designed for flexible and more rapid deepwater oil and gas emergency responses for the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
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Heatcon to distribute Hexcel prepregs for UAV/AAM market
The partnership includes North American distribution of Hexcel carbon fiber prepreg tapes and fabrics to support urban air mobility manufacturing and repair.
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Partnership promotes Hypetex colored carbon fiber materials to North American market
Massachusetts-based CompositesTech will perform sales and marketing for the Hypetex fiber reinforcement portfolio and introduce it to new customers and markets.
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MAMBO tests the waters for 3D printing large marine structures
With its MAMBO boat, Moi Composites demonstrates use of its continuous fiber 3D printing technology for customized, automated production for the boating industry.
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STELIA Aerospace participates in Dassault Aviation’s high-end business jet development
Ultra-long range business jet will feature four aerostructure sub-assemblies for the aircraft’s central fuselage section and pilot seats provided by STELIA, Rolls Royce engines and carbon fiber wings.
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Plastic Omnium signs technological partnership with McPhy for hydrogen solution boost
Collaboration to improve the performance and connectivity of composite high-pressure vessels with hydrogen stations, speed up transition to carbon-free mobility.
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ELG Carbon Fiber sells short fiber business, rebrands to Gen 2 Carbon
Procotex Corp. SA is chosen to continue developing company’s recycled long carbon fiber business, and rebranding seeks to develop next-generation carbon fiber recycling technologies.
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