Reinforcements

Out of Autoclave 16 Jul 2020

Electroimpact’s 6-axis continuous fiber 3D printer, one part of future multi-functional manufacturing cell

The Scalable Composite Robotic Additive Manufacturing (SCRAM) system 3D prints with continuous fiber tape or filament and seamlessly swaps end effectors for large-scale pellet deposition and CNC machining.

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Prepregs 16 Jul 2020

Sky Advanced Materials fabrics win DNV-GL type approval

Certification for Hungary-based Sky Advanced Materials covers use of fabrics made with Zoltek PX35 50k tow carbon fiber combined with epoxy or vinyl ester.

Filament Winding 15 Jul 2020

Sino Polymer develops high-performance epoxy resin prepreg

Used in railway applications, the carbon fiber prepreg can be cured at 150℃ for 10 minutes, and is suitable for structural parts requiring Tg within 120-140℃.

Carbon Fibers 15 Jul 2020

Airbag housing prototype puts 3D-printed composites to the test

A feasibility study demonstrated the cost- and time-saving potential of replacing a part’s current materials and processes with additive manufacturing.

Recycling 14 Jul 2020

Lanxess shifts to recycled composites with Durethan ECO polyamide products

The PA6-based products feature waste glass in loadings of 30, 35 and 60%. Lanxess is shifting to a circular economy to help improve the company’s carbon footprint.

Glass Fibers 14 Jul 2020

Tecniplas supplies composite tanks for drinking water

Each tank, located in a highly volatile weather region in Brazil, measures 4.5m diameter and 20m tall and has capacity of up to 311,000 liters.

Sustainability 13 Jul 2020

Lilium, Toray reach carbon fiber supply agreement

Toray will provide carbon fiber directly to Lilium during development of the Lilium Jet eVTOL craft, and then to suppliers during prototyping and production. Includes video of Lilium Jet test flight.

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