Reinforcements
Broetje-Automation enlarges AFP portfolio for serial composite production
The STAXX product line of automated fiber placement (AFP) machining centers is designed for both thermoplastic and thermoset composite applications.
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CSP VICTALL partners with JMC on first composite pickup box in China
The composite pickup box, developed by CSP VICTALL, will be featured on Jiangling Motors Corp.’s Yuhu 3 and Yuhu 5 pickup trucks.
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Petro Lube Inc. introduces rhenus coolant for composites machining
Use of the special coolant during the machining process is said to enable up to 60% higher feed rates and produce up to four times more parts.
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LM Wind Power manufactures longest wind turbine blade
The 107-meter-long blade has been designed for GE’s Haliade-X 12-megawatt offshore wind turbine.
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4M Carbon Fiber engages Lincoln International for acquisition program
The first step for 4M’s acquisition plans is to secure funding for the acquisition of a synergistic downstream carbon fiber user.
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Michelman launches Hydrosize Carbon fiber sizing solutions
Hydrosize Carbon reportedly allows carbon fiber manufacturers to optimize the interfacial adhesion between the polymers and the fibers by tailoring the surface chemistry of the reinforcement fibers to the chemistry of the matrix resin.
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Ahlstrom-Munksjö introduces HighFlow Marine glass and carbon fiber reinforcement fabrics
The HighFlow Marine product range consists of several unidirectional and biaxial reinforcement fabrics, with various infusion speeds for marine manufacturing.
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Williams Advanced Engineering develops lightweight structures to protect troops
The company is using its Formula One-derived composites technology to build strong, lightweight 3D composites structures for U.K. defense applications.
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UAMMI receives federal funds to grow advanced materials cluster
The Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative will use the funding to support small materials and manufacturing businesses in Utah.
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First shipment of CFRP engine nacelle cascade from Nikkiso Miyazaki Factory
With 90 percent of the cascade market, Nikkiso opened its new factory in 2018 due to increased demand.
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