Sustainability
Protecting Composite Surfaces Against the Elements
Aerospace composite surfaces are subject to weathering, erosion and other potential damage. Surfacing films not only protect the structural fibers but provide an addition layer to protect composite materials from external influences. (Sponsored Content)
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SAMPE 2018 keynote looks to the composites future
The SAMPE 2018 general session featured the announcement of the top three papers presented at the conference, and a keynote by Carmelo Lo Faro, president, Solvay Composite Materials (Alpharetta, FA, US).
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Teijin breaks ground for carbon fiber facility in South Carolina
TENAX manufacturing to start second half of 2020, targeting aerospace and automotive industries.
Read MoreReflections after 60 columns about composites innovations
During the span of columnist Dale Brosius’s first 60 columns, several composites industry advancements have been truly eye-catching.
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Low weight on the high seas
A new, award-winning composite shipbuilding material saves fuel, increases car shipping capacity.
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Ekoa TP, better than wood
Flax fiber/bio-thermoplastic composite provide look and feel of wood but higher properties, targeting $80 billion interiors market and, eventually, a wood replacement for construction.
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Swedish multi-sectorial innovation network aims for a lighter tomorrow
The LIGHTer network works to coordinate what is happening in research, development, technology and competence development in Swedish industry.
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Green composites: Chicago compounder introduces recycled CF-reinforced PA 6/6
With fiber from aerospace and sporting goods and resin from automotive, thermoplastic composite lowers cost, increases sustainability.
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UPS to deploy fleet of composite EVs in London, Paris
UPS is working with UK firm ARRIVAL to develop a pilot fleet of 35 composites-intensive electric delivery vehicles that will be trialed in London and Paris.
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Sicomin bio-based epoxy earns ECOBOARD qualification
The ECOBOARD Project Gold Level qualification applies to all surf, kite, wind and stand-up paddle boards made using any of Sicomin’s five GreenPoxy resin systems.
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