Thermoplastics
INEOS Styrolution to build production site for StyLight thermoplastic composite
StyLight is said to offer a combination of structural stiffness, aesthetics, processability, dimensional stability and good surface quality.
Read MoreXenia introduces CF/PP thermoplastic composite compounds
The XECARB 11 series of short carbon fiber-filled PP thermoplastic composite grades is designed for applications requiring a high modulus to density ratio.
Read MoreAlpine Advanced Materials licenses Lockheed thermoplastic nanocomposite
Proven in military aerospace parts, the HX5 product targets metal replacement in single-aisle jetliners.
Read MoreSABIC's innovations of scale
SABIC at JEC World 2019 offered a virtual reality-based peek at its new Digital Composites Manufacturing line — a collaboration with Airborne aimed at automated, large scale laminate production of thermoplastic composite parts.
Read MoreSkeleton design enables more competitive composite autostructures
New approach combines thermoplastic pultrusions with injection overmolding in a two-step, 75-second process.
Read MoreHerone production technology wins JEC Innovation Award
The herone GmbH was awarded the JEC Innovation Award 2019 in the category of “Aerospace-Application” for automated and efficient production of customized thermoplastic hollow profiles for series application.
Read MoreSaudi Aramco to acquire majority stake in SABIC
Saudi Aramco has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 70-percent majority stake in SABIC in a private transaction.
Read MoreReaping the benefits: Composites use grows in agricultural equipment
Multiple trends support composites advances in this huge but fragmented market.
Read MoreJEC World 2019 briefs
JEC briefs on Bindatex, FILL, Solvay, Henkel, Web Industries, Cobra, PolyOne, GKN Fokker, Thomas Technik + Innovation and Hyosung Advanced Materials.
Read MoreJEC World 2019: Hexcel
Hexcel held its annual press conference at JEC World 2019 and reported promising numbers, as well as several new products and technologies.
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