Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Adhesives

Solvay opens structural adhesives manufacturing center in the UK

The new center is equipped with cutting edge technologies and industrializes manufacturing capabilities of structural adhesive and surfacing materials.

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Sustainability

Composites UK announces 2018 Industry Awards shortlist

Composites UK’s 2018 composites industry awards will be presented on Oct. 31 coinciding with the Advanced Engineering Show in Birmingham, UK.

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Thermoplastics

New Dutch research center focuses on thermoplastic composites

The goal of the TPAC is to reduce processing costs to broaden the use of thermoplastic composites for more sectors.

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Aerospace

BASF develops particle foam based on polyethersulfone

New foam is characterized by high-temperature resistance, inherent flame retardancy and light weight coupled with good stiffness and strength.

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Trends

BAC, Haydale and Pentaxia to explore graphene use in automotive industry

Production-readiness project will test graphene-enhanced composite body panel technology for potential larger-volume opportunities across the market.

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Wind/Energy

LM Wind Power installs 66.6 m blades on 4MW offshore wind turbine in China

The installation is the first in a two-year agreement with Shanghai Electric Wind Power for LM 66.6 blade sets.

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Consumer

New carbon fiber filament brings 3D printing closer to industrial production

Royal DSM launches new carbon fiber filled grade PA6/66 filament Novamid ID1030 CF10 for 3D printing.

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Carbon Fibers

FPC to explore new production concepts for lightweight components

SGL Carbon and Fraunhofer IGCV have officially opened a new Fiber Placement Center in Meitingen, Germany.

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Epoxies

Shape expands pattern machining capacity

The company has grown its capacity for epoxy pattern machining with a recent expansion.

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Siemens to offer 3D data visualization with Lightwork Design acquisition

Using more realistic imagery, simulations and VR environments can help identify and address potential product problems.

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Univar to acquire Nexeo

Univar aims to broaden its product offering and provide an efficient chemical and plastics supply chain network.

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Thermoplastics

Asahi Kasei launches Thermylene P11

Next-generation family of glass-reinforced polypropylene (PP) compounds opens new opportunities for thinwall molding of interior and exterior automotive parts.

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