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Composite Advantage unveils line of zero maintenance FRP trail bridges
Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) trail bridges offer parks and recreation agencies a long lasting trail bridge alternative that lasts up to 100 years.
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FastRTM project demonstrates manufacturing of complex, net-shape composite parts
Automated production platform developed by a French industry consortium utilizes an epoxy resin system from Hexion Inc.
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Environmentally friendly composites project sparks competition
AIMPLAS joins project ECOXY, an program to develop repairable, reprocessable and recyclable composites for the contruction and automotive sectors.
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ASTM International Symposium calls for papers
Papers are invited for the ASTM International Symposium on Structural Integrity of Additive Manufactured Parts, Nov. 7-8.
Read MorePeople on the move: March 2018
CW’s monthly roundup of people on the move in the composites industry.
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Biomimicry in 3D printing?
New rotational 3D printing method developed by Harvard researchers allows engineered composites to mimic nature.
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Hexion partners with KDC for high-volume automotive composites
Hexion Inc. has signed an agreement with Kangde Composites Co. Ltd. to collaborate on high volume carbon fiber production methods for use in the automotive market.
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RWC deploys new custom-built filament winding machine
To meet growing market demand, Rock West Composites adds to its filament winding capability with investment in a six-spindle, four-axis winder.
Read MoreBenjamin M. Rasmussen 1938 - 2018
In memoriam of Benjamin M. Rasmussen, international expert in advanced composite materials.
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Showa Aircraft honeycomb panels qualified by Boeing
CFRP faced aramid honeycomb sandwich panels from Showa Aircraft Industry Co. Ltd. have been added to the list of Boeing qualified products.
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Stark Aerospace implements IIoT manufacturing solution by Plataine
The global defense contractor implemented Plataine’s Material and Asset Tracker (MAT) to digitize and optimize advanced manufacturing processes.
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Hexcel and Arkema partner to develop aerospace thermoplastic composites
The strategic alliance aims to develop carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic tapes to produce lightweight parts for future generations of aircraft.
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