Resins
Teijin acquires CSP: A safer growth choice?
Teijin’s presence in Auburn Hills is clearly another step into vertical integration of the supply chain.
Read MoreDurable composite pallet comes to market
Selective reinforcements paired with commodity materials, plus long-term partnerships, make this pallet concept a winner.
Read MoreRecyclable epoxy proven in HP-RTM
Recyclamine hardener performs well in global processing trials and cradle-to-cradle recycling demo.
Read MoreReversibly crosslinking thermoset-thermoplastic hybrid polymers
Evonik’s new system delivers crosslinked performance of epoxies below 100°C, processing benefits of thermoplastics above 170°C.
Read MoreRedesigned bonded fasteners enable RTM railway cabinets
Adhesion Technologies Ltd. (ATL, Hampshire, UK) has developed a range of in-mold bonded fasteners, which reduce build time by eliminating the need for hole-drilling.
Read MoreMetal + composite = Less weight, more room
Global supplier develops scaled design approach for metal/composite hybrids in highly loaded automotive applications.
Read MoreUV-curing grows composites market share
Established and flourishing in the underground pipe relining arena, UV-curable resins are finding new applications in other out-of-the-way places.
Read MoreEngel to present pre-series production solutions at Composites Europe
In partnership with Schöfer, Engel has developed a pre-series manufacturing cell for the manufacture of thermoplastic fiber-reinforced components using the in-situ polymerization technology.
Read MoreSPE Automotive Division names winners of automotive awards competition
In the Aftermarket category, the winner was the carbon fiber composite spoiler on the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette sports cars.
Read MoreMust-read: BMW 7 Series plant tour in Dingolfing, Germany
CW’s Ginger Gardiner toured the 7 series plant for a look at how 16 CFRP parts, each made by one of four technologies, are combined with aluminum and steel components to form what BMW engineers have dubbed the Carbon Core.
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