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Teijin carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics qualified for aerospace applications
Collins Aerospace deemed Teijin Ltd.’s Tenax thermoplastic woven fabric and consolidated laminate materials suitable for large-scale production of structural components.
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Composite aerostructures in the emerging urban air mobility market
In the not too distant future, point-to-point, limited-distance, piloted and autonomous air travel for people and cargo will be the norm. Composites will make it possible.
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Combining AFP with 3D printing for flexible parts production
Electroimpact creates a multifunctional manufacturing cell for complex, aero-quality continuous fiber composite parts.
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Saertex, Safran sign agreement for carbon fiber aircraft equipment production
Under the 10-year contract, Saertex will supply multiaxial carbon fiber fabrics to Safran, to be used to produce engine nacelles for various aircraft.
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Moi Composites debuts 3D-printed glass fiber boat
Moi used its patented CFM 3D printing technology for depositing continuous fibers impregnated with thermosetting resin to develop MAMBO’s unique design.
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Covestro incorporates thermoplastic composites into sports shoe
Covestro collaborated with global sportswear company Anta Sports Products to incorporate a carbon fiber shank to improve the torsional stiffness of a KT6 basketball shoe.
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Borealis highlights polypropylene technology for flexible automotive design
Fibremod, the customized carbon and glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene material ensures reduced weight, cost savings and design flexibility.
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Ensinger commissions thermoplastic prepreg facility
The Germany-based facility extends the company’s composite material portfolio range, including organosheets, fabric-based semi-prepreg and prepregs and composite plates.
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Samad aerospace unveils luxury Q-Starling personal air vehicle
The hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft boasts all carbon fiber, a hybrid-electric turbo generator and a stylish, modern design.
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Headwear protection manufacturer incorporates styrenics-based composites
INEOS Styrolutions’ carbon fiber composite StyLight Hybrid S material offers Casco International’s customers more protection in demanding environments.
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