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Chomarat carbon fiber reinforcement used in Arcona cruiser-racers
Chomarat’s C-PLY noncrimp fabrics were used for the hulls and decks of Arcona Yachts’ latest models, Arcona 435 and 465.
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Toray structural resin system developed for high-end motorsports
The Toray TC346 prepreg resin system is said to have the highest combined Tg and high-temperature mechanical property retention available for the market.
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Bindatex adds tape slitting line, doubling capacity
The precision slitting company's new line increases capacity for unidirectional (UD) tapes, prepreg and composite materials to widths of 3.175 millimeters.
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Kanfit Ltd. partners with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
The Israeli defense contractor has acquired a 50% stake in Kanfit Ltd.
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Teijin Aramid begins second phase of production capacity expansion
The manufacturer of Twaron aramid fiber aims to meet market demands and reinforce its position as a leader of sustainable solutions.
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Airbus naval unmanned aerial vehicle prototype performs first flight
The next step for the VSR700 unmanned aerial system prototype is free flight testing, moving toward performance trials with the French Navy in 2021.
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ACMA releases updated UEF Standard for composite manufacturing processes
Among its updates, the 2019 UEF Standard includes improved tools for estimating emissions of styrene, methylstyrene and more during open molding processes.
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Bio-derived thermoplastic elastomers designed for overmolding
PolyOne’s reSound OM thermoplastic elastomers, derived from sugarcane, are said to offer hardness levels and performance comparable to standard TPEs.
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Containment system protects against airborne contamination
Hemco Corp.’s CCS Controlled Containment system is designed for use with dispensing and we
Read MoreEpoxy toughening agent enhances adhesion for automotive applications
CVC Thermoset Specialties’ HyPox RA875 epoxy adduct toughening agent is said to enable improved peel strength at room temperature and temperatures down to -40°C.
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Foam materials for injection or compression molding
Hexion Inc.’s Bakelite FoamSet materials offer flame retardance for lightweight construction applications.
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Airbus, China reinforce aviation partnership
A new agreement between Airbus and representatives from the Chinese government ramps up A320 and A350 XWB production in China.
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