Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Automation

Plataine launches free trial package for Composites Freezer Management software

Composites fabricators can now gain better control and visibility into freezer inventory and monitoring shelf-life. With the free trial, advanced manufacturers will be able to experience the Smart Factory with no upfront cost and zero disruption to production.

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Recycling

Avient launches reSound R recycled content portfolios

Formerly PolyOne, Avient expands the range of sustainable solutions with its thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), polyamide and polycarbonate portfolios.

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Symmetrix Composites, American Magic partner for America's Cup

Prepping the U.S. challenger for the 36th America’s Cup, Symmetrix applied its large format 5-axis CNC machine to produce the patterns and molds within sub-millimeter accuracy. 

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Consumer

Lanxess thermoplastic material targets high flame-retardant properties

Tepex continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites variants with a PA6 matrix are certified as UL 94 V-0 and retain a high degree of strength, rigidity and energy absorption.

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Composites 4.0

Bindatex adopts 4.0 digital technology, increases productivity by 20%

Installation of a cloud-based production data capture system significantly improved the company’s productivity and reduced leadtimes by a quarter.

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JEC World postponed to June 2021

Following the rescheduling of JEC World to March 2021, concerns raised over the longevity of the pandemic have postponed it to June 1-3, 2021. 

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Wind/Energy

AWEA market report indicates record third quarter

The U.S. wind industry installed nearly 2,000 MW of new wind power capacity in Q3 2020, bringing U.S. wind capacity to 112,000 MW. Development and construction activity remains strong despite the pandemic. 

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Sustainability

Fibre Extrusion Technology contributes to sustainable composite solutions

FET’s range of laboratory and pilot melt spinning extrusion lines are suitable for process and end product development of sustainable materials.

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WSU-NIAR awarded $13.5 million for high-speed missile materials research

Partnership with Spirit AeroSystems will develop manufacturing processes and material characterization for advanced composites for future thermal protection systems.

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Weaving

Bally Ribbon Mill develops advanced woven textile products

The company offers its woven E-Webbings and TPCM thermoplastic materials  to increase part functionality and utility for a variety of industries. 

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Inapal Plásticos manufactures SMC body panel for European SUV

A range of SMC components are being manufactured, from under hood to underbody and Class A components, and will provide the new luxury SUV with reduced part complexity and weight.

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CAAC announcement accelerates EHang UAM services

The Civil Aviation Administration of China announced the first Unmanned Civil Aviation Experimental Zones (UCAEZs) for the development of an unmanned civil aviation industry. 

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