Reinforcements
Fiber-Line acquired by PolyOne
Fiber-Line has established a portfolio of materials serving the fiber optic cable, oil & gas, industrial and consumer industries.
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Conbility's tape placement applicator installed at Technical Center AIMEN in Spain
The system boasts a multifunctional range of usage: it accomplishes laser-assisted thermoplastic tape placement, IR-assisted thermoset prepreg placement and dry fiber placement.
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FACC delivers 1000th outer flaps shipset for Airbus A321
The outer flaps of the Airbus A321 are manufactured from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP).
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CFRP module saves weight on rocket design
Taking advantage of carbon fiber/PEEK mechanical and thermal performance, the Technical University of Munich replaces an aluminum rocket module with a 40+% lighter composite alternative.
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Hybrid Air Vehicles awarded production organization approval
Airlander 10 begins 2019 in good position to move forward into a type certification program.
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VELOX named distributor for Porcher Industries
The distribution agreement includes the complete product range of Porcher Industries, such as glass yarn fabrics, woven carbon fabrics and thermoplastics prepregs.
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SGL Carbon and Airbus Helicopters to intensify collaboration
The two companies have agreed on framework contract that regulates the basic provision and further development of innovative carbon and glass fiber materials.
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Future automotive is collaborative, digital and smart using composites
According to Swedish startup Uniti, “The era of heavy, costly and unsustainable is coming to an end.”
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General Atomics Aeronautical developing tool-less thermoplastics composites process
Aerospace manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. is developing a novel process for the fabrication of thermoplastic composite structures that obviates the need for traditional molds or tooling.
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Bio-composites break into structural automotive applications
A company’s bio-based, polyamide composite comes with a unique property profile that may help it carve a niche in automotive applications.
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