Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Revchem Composites expands service capacity in Pacific Northwest

The distributor’s expanded facility based in Tumwater, Washington will create a regional composites materials, supplies and equipment distribution hub for the Pacific Northwest.

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Thermoplastics

Airborne Oil & Gas to supply TCP for vessel-to-shore concrete operations

Thermoplastic composite pipe will be used by OSL Concrete to pump ready-mix concrete from vessel-based operations to land construction sites.

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Wind/Energy

People on the Move: May 2018

CW’s monthly roundup of people on the move in the composites industry.

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Thermoplastics

Premium Aerotec presents thermoplastic CFRP A320 pressure bulkhead

Premium Aerotec shows the potential that CFRP with a thermoplastic matrix holds for the future with the world’s first demonstrator for an A320 pressure bulkhead.

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Shimadzu Scientific Instruments and University of North Florida create Materials Science & Engineering Research Facility

Backed by the State of Florida’s Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Innovation (AMMI) initiative, MSERF is designed to support education and research efforts.

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OMAX hosts demo center in Shanghai

OMAX Corp. is featuring its GlobalMAX 1530 and ProtoMAX abrasive waterjets at the AMT Shanghai Technology and Service Center.

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ACMA launches online composites education resource

New online resource educates end users about the possibilities of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials.

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Weaving

Shape offers novel visual options with preforming technology

The ShapeTex preform uses a continuous tow of carbon fiber laid down to create a zero waste, optimized and accurately sized preform.

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Aerospace

CEVT to collaborate on Terrafugia's flying car

CEVT will support Terrafugia’s first vehicle, the Transition, with the development of a clutch-box, advanced CAE analysis and high-tech safety systems.

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RTM

AMRC's high-pressure RTM and composite press facility open for R&D collaboration

The University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre says its high-pressure RTM and composite press facility is now ready to host collaborative R&D projects with composites industry manufacturers.

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Aerospace

Boeing to enhance services business with KLX Inc. acquisition

Capabilities of KLX Inc. include global parts distribution, chemical composites and supply chain services for aerospace and defense industries worldwide.

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Additive manufacturing factory floor solutions from Stratasys

Stratasys has unveiled a range of new solutions designed to accelerate the use of additive manufacturing on the factory floor.

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