Reinforcements
NASCAR unveils BEV prototype featuring natural fiber bodywork
Implementation of Bcomp technical flax fibers in a U.S. motorsport first represents NASCAR’s step toward more sustainable competition vehicles.
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Specialty thermoset resins designed for carbon-carbon composites
CAMX 2024: Kaneka Aerospace is demonstrating its novel diamine-based bis-benzoxazine resins, with features such as high char yield, for use as CFRP thermal protection.
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Biesterfeld becomes exclusive distributor for Gen 2 Carbon
Recycled carbon fiber products will be introduced to new markets and industries via Biesterfield’s international network.
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Harper International to build scientific line for pitch carbon fiber
Pilot-scale equipment will be used by InnoTech Alberta starting in 2025 as part of the Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge, producing bitumen-derived carbon fiber.
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Ultra-light woven reinforcement fabrics enhance space-grade parts
CAMX 2024: TeXtreme is showcasing its TeXtreme 0/90 woven fabrics, demonstrated through customer Kerberos Engineering’s satellite solar array.
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Specialty fiberglass reinforcements for improved composites performance
CAMX 2024: Johns Manville is presenting a range of fiber reinforcement solutions for thermoplastic and thermoset composites, including multi-end and single-end roving options.
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Concrete paving standard addresses required materials for dowel bars
New standard approved by ASTM International seeks to strengthen highway infrastructure with the use of non-corroding GFRP dowel bars.
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Formable, reusable tooling achieves complex composite parts
CAMX 2024: Hawthorn Composites is displaying an inner and outer tail boom and a multi-chamber composite trailing edge control surface, enabled via its Smart Tooling solution.
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Stitched, needle-punched fabrics benefit open and closed molding
CAMX 2024: Vectorply Corp. displays a range of engineered reinforcements, including NCFs, needle-punched reinforcements, consumables and more, along with highlighting it technical support options.
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Sicomin, Fairmat to create recycled CFRP stiffener for body scale
French specialists work together to match epoxy resin production and compatibility targets for a next-gen digital body scan scale product.
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