Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Dalian University participates in AnalySwift Academic Partner Program

Dalian University of Technology uses Swiftcomp software to calculate the effective mechanical properties on morphing honeycomb and corrugated sandwich structures.

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SpaceShip Two prepares for first spaceflight

Virgin Galactic prepares its vehicles, pilots, team and facilities with rigorous pre-flight checks and objectives before the flight which will be carried out later this fall.

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Resins

AOC acquires Czech Republic UPR manufacturing operations

The acquisition enables AOC to significantly extend its manufacturing footprint, and further adds to the company’s global presence.

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CIMComp welcomes new industrial partner, PAC Group

The Hub membership will enable PAC Group to develop solutions to support fundamental research activities, and adopt processes and technologies to benefit its customer base.

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Hexagon Composites initiates Hexagon Purus spin-off and private placement

Hexagon considers the intended separation as an important step for strengthening both Hexagon’s g-mobility and e-mobility (Hexagon Purus) businesses.

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New 3dpbm market analysis division presents AM industry study results

Analysis of composites additive manufacturing performed by the new market analysis and consultancy group shows the market generating $10.6 billion in yearly revenues by 2030. 

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Glass Fibers

Techsil, Panacol offer Vitralit adhesive for filament winding

The transparent one-component epoxy adhesive and curing system is ideal for carbon fiber or glass fiber filament winding.

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Mass Transit

TFP Tecnofire materials demonstrate effectiveness for rail applications

Tecnofire fire protection materials enable composites manufactured from a non-FST epoxy carbon fiber prepreg to pass key elements of the EN45545-2 rail standard.

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Carbon Fibers

VABO Composites completes composite superstructure for superyacht

The contracted project to develop a composite superstructure for a Dutch builder’s superyacht resulted in more than 40% weight savings. 

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Prepregs

Customized production line optimizes Krempel prepreg quality and production

The automated production line for hotmelt impregnation integrates a range of features customized to Krempel’s requirements.

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Defense

Clean Sky project completes carbon fiber canopy structure for RACER demonstrator

Coordinated by Airbus Helicopter, the canopy structure was designed and manufactured to optimize low aerodynamic drag and meet bird strike requirements.

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AOC acquires Ashland Global Holdings' maleic anhydride business

The acquisition fortifies a critical ingredient in the production of unsaturated polyester resins, AOC’s primary business, and provides additional opportunities for AOC in the maleic anhydride market.

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