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Defense 8 Dec 2023

DOD awards $3.7 to Qarbon Aerospace to enhance thermoplastics production

Qarbon Aerospace will focus on the design, development and manufacture of a thermoplastic composite structure for defense aviation components requiring icing protection.

Thermoplastics 6 Dec 2023

Lehvoss provides evidence of extreme resilience of composites through e-bike expedition

Lehvoss’ carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite materials are being used in the production of an e-bike set that will taken an expedition across North Africa.

Recycling 4 Dec 2023

Swancor introduces eco-friendly epoxy hardener for PCB recyclability

Through the use of EzCiclio low-dielectric epoxy hardener, PCB manufactures can make recyclable, reusable products for electronic applications.

Welding 30 Nov 2023

The potential for thermoplastic composite nacelles

Collins Aerospace draws on global team, decades of experience to demonstrate large, curved AFP and welded structures for the next generation of aircraft.

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Welding 30 Nov 2023

Welding is not bonding

Discussion of the issues in our understanding of thermoplastic composite welded structures and certification of the latest materials and welding technologies for future airframes.

Thermoplastics 29 Nov 2023

CompositesWorld, ITHEC partner for 2024 event

Leading thermoplastic composites event prepares for seventh conference featuring latest developments, leading players and panel discussion on energy transition hosted by CW.

Work In Progress 24 Nov 2023

Thermoplastic composite, tube-shaped preforms for large-volume manufacturing

Starting with the sporting goods and bicycle market, French startup 3DiTex targets its continuous preforming system for thermoformable, thermoplastic composite tubes in complex geometries.

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