JEC World 2019 preview: Solvay
Solvay Composite Materials (Alpharetta, Ga., U.S., 5/L42) is featuring technologies and product forms designed to reduce cycle times, increase structural integration and enable use of automated fabrication processes.
Solvay Composite Materials (Alpharetta, Ga., U.S., 5/L42) is featuring technologies and product forms designed to reduce cycle times, increase structural integration and enable use of automated fabrication processes. These technologies include thermoset and thermoplastic composite and bonding innovations for fast-growing markets such as aerospace, automotive and oil and gas. On display at the show are samples of innovative thermoplastic composites for automotive and oil and gas, as well as a fan blade from the CFM LEAP engine. Also featured is Solvay’s Fuseply bonding technology.
Related Content
-
Combining multifunctional thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing for next-gen airframe structures
The DOMMINIO project combines AFP with 3D printed gyroid cores, embedded SHM sensors and smart materials for induction-driven disassembly of parts at end of life.
-
Sulapac introduces Sulapac Flow 1.7 to replace PLA, ABS and PP in FDM, FGF
Available as filament and granules for extrusion, new wood composite matches properties yet is compostable, eliminates microplastics and reduces carbon footprint.
-
Plant tour: Teijin Carbon America Inc., Greenwood, S.C., U.S.
In 2018, Teijin broke ground on a facility that is reportedly the largest capacity carbon fiber line currently in existence. The line has been fully functional for nearly two years and has plenty of room for expansion.