Reinforcements
Formosa Plastics, TTRI collaborate to create rCF thermoplastics
Novel rCF-reinforced polycarbonate can be formed into complex shapes and recycled at its end of life.
Read MoreHankuk opens Avonmouth warehouse for prepreg distribution
Hankuk Carbon relocates operations to better serve customers with tailored composite materials across western England and Wales.
Read MoreJohns Manville highlights ongoing efforts in fiberglass recycling
Johns Manville spotlights its continuous efforts in glass fiber waste reduction and recycling no matter the location, advancing eco-friendly practices across composites operations.
Read MoreCollins, RTX break ground on $200 million C/C brake facility expansion
Spokane is one of three facilities that specialize in the production of carbon fiber-reinforced carbon (C/C) composite braking systems for commercial aviation, military.
Read MoreCFRP planing head: 50% less mass, 1.5 times faster rotation
Novel, modular design minimizes weight for high-precision cutting tools with faster production speeds.
Read MoreJohns Manville launches multi-end roving MultiStar 272
Multi-end fiberglass roving serves as a reliable product for SMC compounders aiming to excel in automotive applications.
Read MoreProduction-ready Dufour Aero2 drone undergoes hover flight
The composites-intensive VTOL platform is next expected to undergo a series of test flights in various conditions to validate its performance, safety and reliability, leading up to eventual certification.
Read MoreVolkswagen unveils hemp fiber-based leather alternative with Revoltech
Bio-based surface material made from industrial hemp is being developed and tested for possible use in Volkswagen vehicles from 2028 onward.
Read MoreNCC receives funding to build Cygnet Texkimp-designed carbonization research lines
The National Composites Center is to build precursor and carbon fiber research lines to enable innovation in U.K. composites production.
Read MoreLow-cost, efficient CFRP anisogrid lattice structures
CIRA uses patented parallel winding, dry fiber, silicone tooling and resin infusion to cut labor for lightweight, heavily loaded space applications.
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