Resins

Prepregs 3 Apr 2024

TCR Composites introduces TR1116 snap-cure epoxy prepreg resin system

Designed for press-cure applications, the resin system is highlighted for its snap-cure capability and tailored properties.

Automotive 1 Apr 2024

CRP Windform composites show high affinity for electric insulation

GFRTP materials for 3D printing were subjected to dielectric constant and dielectric strength tests, indicating strength for use in electric applications like automotive.

Biomaterials 28 Mar 2024

Super Resin Inc. highlights plant-based epoxy resin, foam core

Eco-friendly resin system using glycol lignin offers an eco-friendly option for CFRP structures and components, and core materials.

Automotive 22 Mar 2024

HyWaSand demonstrates large-series production potential for automotive TP sandwich components

Storage compartment flap for truck interior produced via fully automated continuous fiber thermoplastic sandwich molding technology shows suitability for series manufacture.

Thermoplastics 18 Mar 2024

Last call for ITHEC conference abstracts

The thermoplastic composites event, taking place Oct. 9-10 in Bremen, Germany, is seeking oral and poster contributions before March 31.

Thermoplastics 14 Mar 2024

From the CW Archives: I see thermoplastics in your future

Thermoplastics are evolving quickly into larger structures and clearly will have a significant role to play in the next commercial aircraft program — whenever that’s announced. This edition of “From the CW Archives” looks back on a thermoplastics pioneer.

Trends 12 Mar 2024

ECOHYDRO project to enable recyclable composites for hydrogen storage

With the involvement of two schools from the Institut Mines-Télécom, the 4-year project aims to improve the intrinsic properties of a composite material based on Elium via four concrete demonstrators.

Thermoplastics 11 Mar 2024

Hexcel, Arkema present CFRTP aerospace demonstrator in HAICoPAS

Project optimized design and production of UD composite tapes reinforced with a PEKK matrix, using a continuous in-situ welding (ISW) assembly system.

Bonding 8 Mar 2024

Fraunhofer IWS completes MFFD longitudinal fuselage joint using CONTIjoin technology

Thermoplastic composite upper and lower half shells for the Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator were welded using CO2 laser over a total length of 8 meters.