Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

SPE ACCE extends abstract due date

Paper abstracts for the Sept. 8-10, 2021 event have been extended to June 7. Final papers or non-commercial presentations are due July 12.

Read More
Aerospace

Trelleborg unveils high-temperature castable epoxy tooling material

Low-density TC350 epoxy board supports the creation of tooling in a range of sizes and complexities for carbon fiber, PP and GFRP parts.

Read More
Construction

Hyosung Advanced Materials increases PAN carbon fiber production for fuel tank cylinders

Third production line will bring an additional 2,500 tons of carbon fiber per year for industrial applications, infrastructure and type III and IV CNG and hydrogen pressure vessels.

Read More
Biomaterials

Hypetex invests in composite manufacturing sustainability

U.K.-based manufacturer joins with SustainableX to address the negative ecological effects of post-process painting of composite components and find more sustainable solutions. 

Read More
Consumer

Sigmatex renews partnership with CCM Hockey

Long-term partnership delivers high-performance carbon fiber hockey sticks for the elite sport market.

Read More
Ketones

Impossible Objects, Owens Corning to produce new high-performance 3D printing materials

Collaboration will develop tailor-made materials for composite-based AM, bring CBAM process to industrial scale to compete with other high-volume manufacturing methods.

Read More
Consumer

Renewable Materials Conference 2021 announces innovation award winners

Three winning innovations include a hemp fiber and thermoset bioresin chair collection, PET bottles made from enzymatically recycled textile waste and CO2-based household cleaners.

Read More
Carbon Fibers

Toray develops heat-dissipating CFRP material for flexible thermal management design

Internal graphite sheets and a porous, heat-conductive layer CFRP support attains a thermal conductivity above that of metals without compromising quality, properties.

Read More

Airtech 3D-printed resin delivers advanced manufacturing capabilities to U.K. defense sector

Carbon fiber-reinforced, PEI-based Dahltram I-350CF resin system enables production of high-temperature mold tooling for next-gen combat air demonstrator.

Read More
Hydrogen Storage

Hexagon Purus signs multi-year global agreement for type IV composite hydrogen cylinders

Agreement covers the supply of composite pressure vessels for Air Liquide and its global affiliates.

Read More
Adhesives

Arkema expands Bostik U.S. adhesives business with Edge Adhesives Texas acquisition

This bolt-on acquisition is in line with Bostik’s growth strategy in high value-added adhesives and expands its presence in North America.

Read More
Recycling

Borealis Borcycle material grades enhance sustainability opportunities for automotive

Ready-made grades combine virgin polypropylene with high-quality reclaimed materials for interior, exterior and under-the-bonnet automotive applications.

Read More