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3M launches high-temperature, oxidation-stable Nextel ceramic fabric
Nextel 610 DF-13-4500 ceramic fabric allows ceramic composites to compete with metal components, with comparable performance and reduced cost.
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Saertex supports HyFiVE research project for maritime lightweight construction
Saertex will focus on development of adhesive-free joining technologies and FST-compliant composites for shipbuilding.
Read MoreSino Polymer develops high-performance epoxy resin prepreg
Used in railway applications, the carbon fiber prepreg can be cured at 150℃ for 10 minutes, and is suitable for structural parts requiring Tg within 120-140℃.
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University of Liverpool, Scott Bader form joint venture, Polymer Mimetics
Registered as a subsidiary of Scott Bader, Polymer Mimetics aims to open new opportunities in coatings, composites specialty adhesives and more.
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Lanxess shifts to recycled composites with Durethan ECO polyamide products
The PA6-based products feature waste glass in loadings of 30, 35 and 60%. Lanxess is shifting to a circular economy to help improve the company’s carbon footprint.
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Tecniplas supplies composite tanks for drinking water
Each tank, located in a highly volatile weather region in Brazil, measures 4.5m diameter and 20m tall and has capacity of up to 311,000 liters.
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Marbocote, FCI partnership expands release agent options in Brazil
U.K.-based Marbocote’s Valinhos, Brazil, unit will provide FCI local access to resins and reduce its dependence on importing.
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First Siempelkamp SMC press system for U.S. customer accepted
The 1,200-ton sheet molding compound (SMC) press was assembled and commissioned in four weeks.
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Eastman Machine appoints TeCS as U.K. representative
TeCS has established an Eastman technical demonstration facility inside composites specialist Kamm Projects Ltd. in Newcastle, U.K.
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Purdue develops lignin extraction method for sustainable composite board resin binder
The extraction method reduces production cost, long-term health hazards and can be used as the main component in a non-formaldehyde binder system.
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IBEX 2020 will transition to a virtual-only event
IBEX, North America’s largest technical trade event for the marine industry, goes virtual in light of pandemic concerns.
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Strata delivers 100 shipsets of inboard flaps for Airbus A350-900
Strata assumes fabrication and assembly duties for inboard flaps production and plans to incorporate HDF and ATL machines into the process.
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