Reinforcements
DSM, SABIC, UPM Biofuels create bio-based Dyneema
The partners are transitioning HMPE Dyneema fiber to a plant-based feedstock without sacrificing product performance.
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Daher composite-metal winglets enhance performance of new Gulfstream G-700 large-cabin bizjet
The winglets are manufactured at the Daher factory in Tarbes, France and assembled into the aircraft at the Gulfstream’s Savannah plant.
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Construction begins for National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility
Planning permissions have been granted for construction of the new industry-led manufacturing R&D facility.
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NIAR's NCAMP announces release of first thermoplastic material
Toray’s Cetex TC1225 is a low-melt PAEK and is part of a broad effort by the National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP) to qualify thermoplastic materials
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Tepex reinforces child seat headrest demonstrator
Continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and a new PCIM-based production process demonstrate potential for lightweight structural safety components.
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Ducommun licenses WSU lightning strike protection for composite wind blades
New technology showed no damage after up to 8 lightning strikes and can be repaired in 20 minutes.
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Marshall Advanced Composites to supply C-130 composite cockpit trim panels
Five-year, £9.5 million contract with Lockheed Martin specifies honeycomb center console panels for C-130J Super Hercules airlifter.
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UK composites structure manufacturer continues to expand
Norco, which built its reputation as a manufacturer of large glass fiber reinforced structures, continues to grow and currently offers a wide range of bespoke composite products.
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4M reveals progress with plasma oxidation for carbon fiber production
Promising results following application of 4M Carbon Fiber’s plasma oxidation technology to make carbon fiber using polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor supplied by Formosa Plastics Corp.
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