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Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Programmable Materials CPM develops 4D printing technology
The technology adds the dimension of time (1D) to the dimension of space (3D), enabling the shape of predefined, printed polymers to be altered at a later point in time when exposed to heat.
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Composites Evolution showcases high-performance prepregs, novel thermoplastic UD tapes
Composites Evolution highlights its Evopreg prepreg family, as well as PA6 tapes reinforced with UD carbon fiber for ATL, filament winding and compression molding.
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Airbus evolves its innovation landscape with Airbus Scale
The innovation unit will bring together corporate innovation, startup engagement and company building activities to pioneer sustainable aerospace and develop Airbus’ future programs and businesses.
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Brazilian Conference on Composite Materials 2022 calls for abstract submissions
Abstract submissions will be accepted until Dec. 31, 2021 for the sixth iteration of the conference, which will be held Aug. 14-18, 2022 in Tiradentes, Brazil.
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Tower Tech earns ISO 9001:2015 certification
The certification recognizes quality management systems conformance for the design and manufacture of energy-efficient FRP cooling towers with Creative Pultrusions pultruded parts.
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Matheson Trucking awarded Natural Gas Vehicles Achievement Award
The nomination reflects the natural gas vehicle provider’s commitment to growing its natural gas fleet and decreasing diesel emissions with Hexagon Agility composite fuel systems.
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SAMPE 2022 has extended abstract deadlines to Nov. 8, 2021
The May 23-26, 2022 conference held in Charlotte, N.C., is focusing on 12 important areas in the composites industry.
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Pultron Composites advances marina construction with innovative GFRP waler
The waler incorporates a GFRP thru-rod and nut system, delivering high flex and fatigue resistance and increased environmental and aesthetic longevity.
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Scheurer Swiss commissions composite geo-alarm system to detect natural disasters
Carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printed inserts with glass fiber insulation are bonded to carbon tubes with fast-cure epoxy. The alarm system itself is mounted in areas like rock crevices to detect vibration and movement.
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SHD Composites supports sustainability initiatives with launch of epoxy prepreg systems
SHD introduces its MTB350 component prepreg system and LTB310-1 low-temperature cure epoxy tooling prepreg with 30% bio-derived content.
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BBG GmbH becomes international system partner for automated production and materials processing
Full-range supplier manufactures supplies for fully automated production modules, molds for composite processes and produces composite components for lightweight construction.
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FACC supplies 1,000th composite translating sleeve shipset for Airbus A350
Maximum investment in development and production of the lightweight components supports lower fuel consumption and significant reduction in CO2 emissions for the A350 family.
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