Hannah Mason

Hannah Mason Technical Editor

Automotive

Epoxy hardener designed for SMCs in e-mobility applications

Evonik has launched VESTALITE S, an epoxy hardener designed for sheet molding compounds (SMCs) in electric vehicles and other automotive applications.

Read More
Curing

Down-acting hydraulic compression press designed for composite molding

French Oil & Mill Machinery’s 200-ton hydraulic press reduces installation costs and provides a low work height.

Read More
Aerospace

Software streamlines digital engineering for aircraft manufacture

NLign Analytics’ NLign Product Suite 7.0 is said to complete the aircraft lifecycle digital thread by streamlining inspection data capture.

Read More
Adhesives

Dual linear-servo two-component dispensing meter for composite filling

Nordson Sealant Equipment’s Micro-Meter D2K  is a small, light and easy-to-mount two-component meter for composite filling and other applications.

Read More

Rotor/stator mixer designed for ultra-high shear

Ross’s MegaShear high-shear rotor/stator mixer is said to generate the same level of shear as a high-pressure homogenizer.

Read More
Carbon Fibers

Composites UK launches fire performance practical guide

The guide, produced with support from the National Composites Centre, addresses key issues related to fire performance for reinforced composites.

Read More
Wind/Energy

GE Haliade-X wind turbines to be used by Dogger Bank Wind Farms

Dogger Bank Wind Farms plans to develop the largest offshore wind farm in the world, off the coast of the U.K.

Read More
Aerospace

Spirit AeroSystems implements changes to production schedule following 737 MAX groundings

The company took actions to implement a cost-reduction plan in the second quarter of 2019, following groundings of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Read More
Sustainability

Composites industry events focus on recycled carbon fiber, filament winding

CETMA and Suez present a workshop on recycled carbon fiber, MF Tech announces global filament winding convention, and SAMPE 2020 abstracts are due Nov. 15.

Read More
Out of Autoclave

Expansion to Huber fire retardant additives plant nearing completion

The expansion to the German-based fine precipitated hydrate plant is expected to increase production capacity by 20%.

Read More
Carbon Fibers

Carbon fiber/polypropylene UD tape offers manufacturing flexibility

Mitsui Chemicals’ TAFNEX PP-CF UD carbon fiber/polypropylene tape has been demonstrated on automotive applications and to build reshapable thermoplastic pipes.

Read More
Aerospace

Porsche, Boeing to partner for premium urban air mobility

The companies plan to study urban air mobility potential and to develop an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle concept.

Read More