Reinforcements
CSIRO: Developing higher-quality, higher-strength, lower-cost carbon fibers
SIROPAN precursor aims for >20% increase in carbon fiber properties with increased control via RAFT polymerization, FLOW processing and novel metrology.
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Composites industry stalwart Chuck Segal dies at age 91
Segal built a long, impressive career in the composites industry and developed a strong specialization in the manufacture and application of carbon fiber in aerospace and automotive parts and structures.
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SGL Carbon to manufacture composite battery enclosures for BMW Group
The company will produce glass fiber-based cover plates to be used on battery enclosures for a future BMW plug-in hybrid vehicle model.
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Neenah Inc. cancels acquisition of Vectorply
Originally scheduled for April 1, the specialty materials company announces that the $155 million acquisition has not been completed as planned.
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Polygon PolySlide composite tubing replaces metal for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders
The filament-wound glass fiber composite tubing exhibits high strength, dimensional stability and resistance to corrosion.
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Cevotec upgrades SAMBA Fiber Patch Placement cells for production of large aerostructures
New features enable increased efficiency for curved structures using biaxial and quasi-isotropic laminates.
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Composite 3D printing allows damage detection in aerospace and construction
Using Anisoprint 3D printers, a materials research center in the Netherlands has developed 3D-printed composite parts with self-sensing functionality.
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Welded thermoplastic composite keel beam demonstrator achieved
EURECAT and partner companies complete Clean Sky 2 KEELBEMAN project, demonstrating TRL3 primary structure technology for future aircraft.
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Solvay, Honda sign exclusive supply agreement for business jet programs
Solvay will supply prepreg and lightning strike protection surfacing film for Honda aircraft business jet HA-420 and Elite programs through 2027.
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The evolution of composites in NASCAR
The growing role of carbon fiber in stock car racing.
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