Sustainability
Composites 4.0: digital assistants, edge computing and the future of smart factories
Plataine reviews developments and discusses where composites manufacturing is headed.
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Bombardier wins award for resin transfer infusion wing
The MacRobert Award 2019 recognizes reduction in parts, fasteners and weight using pioneering advanced composites technology.
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Reinforced concrete incorporated into sustainable building design
A Chicago apartment complex uses glass fiber-reinforced concrete facade cladding as part of its climate-friendly construction.
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Hybrid polymer system designed for sustainable wood-plastic composites
Dow’s AMPLIFY Si PE 1000 silicone-polyethylene hybrid polymer system is said to enable stronger wood-plastic composites for decking and other applications.
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Henkel to collaborate with Carbon Revolution on composite wheels
Henkel and Carbon Revolution join forces to speed OEM automotive one-piece carbon fiber wheels development.
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Nova-Institute releases list of European biocomposite producers
According to the report, there are 30 producers of biocomposite granules producing almost 130,000 tons of sustainable materials.
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Toray begins thermoplastic resin production in India
Toray’s new India-based facility should reach its full operating capacity of around 5,000 metric tons in the near future.
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2019 CAMX award, ACE winners illustrate industry trends
Among this year’s award winners are Continental Structural Plastics, the Institut fur Textiltecnik of RWTH Aachen University, LyondellBasell, Fortify, Spirit AeroSystems and more.
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Composites industry events to highlight thermoplastics, defense, space
A roundup of news about events in the composites industry, including the TPRC’s thermoplastics conference and events from Composites UK, ACMA and more.
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Strain measurement in composites testing
Columnist Dan Adams explores the most important considerations and most common methods for strain measurement.
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