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SKAPS completes Matrix Composites acquisition
US-based SKAPS, which makes geosynthetic and nonwoven drainage products, is adding woven and nonwoven fiberglass products with the acquisition of Texas- and Kentucky-based Matrix Composites.
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DSM increases Dyneema capacity
Capacity will be expanded in the US and Europe for the ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)-based fiber.
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Titan prepares for Titanic expedition
The composites-intensive, five-person, deep-sea submersible Titan is undergoing testing ahead of a planned trip to 4,000m re-examine the RMS Titanic in June.
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CW Talks: Highly automated thermoplastic laminate production
The latest episode of CW Talks: The Composites Podcast, explores the collaborative development of a new thermoplastic laminate by SABIC, Airborne and Siemens.
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So, you want to overmold
If so, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ is hosting, June 13-14, the Composites Overmolding conference, to explore the software, materials and processes being used to combine continuous fiber composites with overmolded thermoplastics.
Read MoreWhat an acquisition tells us about our industry’s future
The aerospace composites supply chain is diligently assessing its ability to meet the needs of those who will build next-generation aircraft.
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JEC World 2018: The highlights
JEC World is the composites industry’s largest trade show and did not disappoint this year.
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Hexion products target wind blade production
Hexion Inc. has introduced a new tackifying spray system as well as new epoxy bonding paste and resin repair kits for use in wind turbine rotor blade maintenance.
Read MoreHexcel launches prepreg for leaf springs
Hexcel has developed HexPly M901, a new prepreg for composite automotive leaf springs.
Read MoreHenkel resin matrix targets automotive
Henkel has introduced Loctite MAX 5, a new polyurethane matrix resin for carbon fiber-reinforced composite automotive wheels.
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Book focuses on structural analysis for aircraft engineers
Grand Oak Publishing has released Practical Analysis of Aircraft Composites, by Brian Esp, Ph.D., P.E., a comprehensive guide to structural analysis where composites are used.
Read MoreLorenz develops natural fiber bulk molding compound
Lorenz Kunststofftechnik has developed a bulk molding compound (BMC) that combines polyester with jute, cotton or sisal fiber that the company says exhibits, depending on the composition, properties similar to traditional FRP.
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