Reinforcements
JEC World 2023 highlights: Innovative prepregs, bio-resins, automation, business development
CW’s Jeff Sloan checks in with JEC innovations from Solvay, A&P, Nikkiso, Voith, Hexcel, KraussMaffei, FILL, Web Industries, Sicomin, Bakelite Synthetics, Westlake Epoxy and Reliance Industries.
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Tool Gauge, Victrex partner to develop co-molded composite aircraft parts
Novel hybrid overmolding technology achieves novel thermoplastic composite parts to replace machined aluminum components on commercial aircraft, as well as reduce manufacturing costs and timeline.
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Flax composites enter serial automotive production via Volvo EX30
The small SUV, which focuses on sustainability and is designed to have the lowest carbon footprint of any model in Volvo Cars’ history, incorporates Bcomp ampliTex fibers in its dashboard and door trim.
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Piasecki acquires former Lockheed Sikorsky facility for VTOL development
Former Heliplex facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, will be transformed into an R&D center for VTOL and UAS aircraft, including Piasecki’s HAXEL demonstrator and PA-890 which use composites.
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Windform XT 2.0 IMG brings sustainability to injection molding
Carbon fiber-reinforced PA12 thermoplastic launched by CRP Technology is a 100% recycled high-performance material derived from the Top-Line range for 3D printing.
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PRF Composite Materials launches Reepreg composite
The new sustainable prepreg material is made using recycled carbon fiber prepreg waste, is drapeable and can be easily handled.
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The Gill Corp. announces new Gillfab 4037 sandwich panel
Fiberglass-reinforced epoxy panel with aluminum honeycomb core meets corrosion and flame resistance specifications for use in nonstructural aircraft interiors.
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Toray subsidiary establishes glass fiber recycling process in Europe
Calculations from SKZ confirm that polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) made with this proprietary recycling process reduces the carbon footprint by 45%.
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Kanfit completes production of acceptance test part with AFP
The Ingersoll AFP machine is reported to be the first of its kind in Israel, aiding Kanfit’s R&D venture and strategy to adopt new technologies for composite production.
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Sireg Geotech fiberglass rebar supports Italian bridge reconstruction
The ETA-certified composite rebar was applied to the bridge’s precast elements for a lightweight, longer-lasting bridge that is also more resistant to corrosive elements.
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