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More details on MAI Skelett design process
The MAI Skelett project developed a thermoplastic composite roof structure that outperforms carbon fiber/epoxy design, including crash load level, energy absoprtion and BIW integrity.
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AFRL research advances 3D printable CF/epoxy composites
The Air Force Research Laboratory and university partners will soon publish the results of a research project aimed at 3D printing lighter, stronger composites for Air Force aircraft.
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OMAX to be acquired by Hypertherm
Hypertherm and OMAX have signed a merger agreement effective in April, combining the companies’ portfolios of waterjet and other industrial cutting technologies.
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More from JEC World 2019
CW continues to share composites industry news, product releases and more as the editors unpack findings from JEC 2019.
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Polyscope Polymers wins JEC Innovation Award for thermoplastic composite guide rails
The guide rails, developed for the Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic multipurpose vehicles, comprise glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastics.
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JEC Innovation Awards winners announced at JEC World 2019
Eleven winning innovations were chosen, out of the thirty finalists that had been previously selected from more than 100 applications from all over the world.
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Bio4self bio-based autocomposite wins JEC Innovation Award
The Bio4self consortium has developed a bio-based and easily recyclable composite material. It is suitable for mechanically demanding components in the automotive industry.
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Mitsui Chemicals to establish long glass fiber-reinforced PP production facility in China
The facility will become Mitsui Chemical’s third manufacturing base for the material and is expected to increase the company’s production capacity to 10,500 tons per year.
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Hexcel partners with Lavoisier Composites, Arkema
Hexcel has announced a partnership with Lavoisier Composites to upcycle composite by-products from the aerospace industry, and a joint R&D lab opening in partnership with Arkema.
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Boeing and SAMPE announce strategic partnership
The partnership is meant to promote leading-edge materials technology and access to professional development and growth opportunities for Boeing engineers.
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