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Heatcon, Watlow distributor agreement expands repair equipment options for aerospace customers
A variety of thermal solutions including temperature controllers, power switching devices, data loggers and more will be added to Heatcon’s composite repair equipment products.
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FACC seeks 200 new hires in IT, digitalization, innovation and automation
Upswing in aviation, including 2021 new contracts worth €1 billion, impels FACC investment of €150 million to support short-cycle processing of lightweight composites, recycling and expanded production via automation and next-gen manufacturing technologies.
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Kaman Composites leverages composites expertise to expand medical imaging programs with Mirion Technologies
While known as a critical component supplier to the aerospace industry, the Vermont-based company is also recognized for its composite patient positioning components, structural cantilevered solutions and assembly in the medical field.
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NC State University study kick-starts carbon fiber production process
Addition of chemical additives, glucaric acid and mucic acid, into precursor PAN material decreased energy requirements for conversion into carbon fiber five-fold.
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Arkema preps for powder coating resins lab opening in Cary, North Carolina late 2022
The new facility will focus on formulation and application/testing support for Arkema’s Reafree resins, including those made with polyester and PU resins, UV-curable products, additives and more.
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Westlake Chemical completes Hexion epoxy business acquisition
Epoxy business addition reaffirms Westlake’s commitment to sustainability with materials that benefit renewable energy, aerospace and automotive lightweighting.
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Dura Composites, Anderton Concrete provide single-source access to concrete trenching, GRP lid solutions
U.K. energy and infrastructure customers gain technical engineering support and local supply of durable precast concrete trenches and pultruded GRP trough lid offerings.
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Global automation solutions business forms Güdel Americas, builds regional support for customers
Güdel’s strategy for growth will provide customers in the U.S. and Mexico with improved responsiveness, access to spare parts and local service and support.
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JEC World reveals 2022 Innovation Awards finalists
Innovation Awards celebrate successful projects and fostered cooperation between players in the composite industry, with 30 finalists in ten categories.
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Carbon ThreeSixty wins funding to explore feasibility of novel hydrogen storage architecture
Under project CHiDEs, researchers are to study carbon fiber 3D woven fabrics for more configurable storage geometries and higher volumetric efficiency.
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NIAR-WSU, Victrex begin NCAMP materials and process qualification for AFP
In-depth investigation into AFP machine variability on composite allowables begins on carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) test panels to achieve certification framework.
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Air-cushion barge serves ice, shallow water operations with infused carbon fiber propellor ducts
Four composite propellor ducts supplied by A C Marine & Composite drive forward the steel-built hybrid hovercraft design to provide essential services year-round in the North Caspian Sea.
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