Thermoplastics

Hull Industries acquired by Trinks Inc.

Hull Industries, manufacturer of plastic and composite processing equipment, has been acquired by Trinks Inc., solutions provider in hydraulic compression, transfer, vacuum presses along with automated turnkey systems.

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Chem-Trend opens R&D laboratory in Maisach, Germany

Chem-Trend’s new advanced technology center includes new equipment and dedicated laboratory space for its Thermoplastics, Polyurethane, and Wood Composite R&D teams.

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Teijin to supply carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics for Boeing

The company’s carbon fiber thermoplastic unidirectional pre-impregnated tape (Tenax TPUD) will be used as an intermediate advanced composite material for primary structural parts for Boeing.

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Automotive

Thermoplastic door a first for automotive composites

A team of automotive researchers are engaged in a four-year project with goals of building a lighter, 100% recyclable, carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic door.

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People in Composites – January 2019

CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.

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Adhesives

Proving performance in EV powertrains

Simulation-driven development replaces aluminum with thermoplastic composites in gearbox housing.

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Thermoplastics

Covestro and EconCore collaborate on FST-optimized honeycomb core and panels

The collaboration aims to optimize the FST performance of honeycomb panels for public transportation applications, including railway and aerospace.

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Thermoplastics

PolyOne launches thermoplastic EMI/RFI shielding formulations

The portfolio of conductive thermoplastic materials shields sensitive electronics from both electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI).

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Thermoplastics

AMRC and Prodrive partner to advance manufacturing of recyclable composite components

The companies have been collaborating on Prodrive’s P2T process, which is used for manufacturing recyclable composite components that can satisfy end-of-life requirements without any compromise in the performance of the original parts.

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NCC and Surface Generation partner to demonstrate thermoplastic overmolding capabilities

The two companies together have produced a number of carbon fiber reinforced / PA6 automotive demonstrators which are due to be assessed by an automotive OEM.

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