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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. to manufacture, market new hydrocarbon resins for 5G electronics, aerospace
Developed per a licensing agreement with materials company Novoset LLC, the resins are said to possess ultra-low dielectric loss properties for electronics.
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Scott Bader appointed sole distributor of United Initiators’ BAYCAT
Scott Bader has signed an exclusive agreement for European distribution of United Initiators BAYCAT organic peroxides for the composites market.
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Marine composite repair technology research demonstrates success
EU-funded COMPA Repairs glass and carbon fiber composite patch technology promises durable, fast, cost-effective ship repair.
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IACMI: Driving innovation in the advanced composites industry
Since its start in 2015, the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) has come a long way in its mission of advancing composites innovation. CTO Uday Vaidya reflects on the past five years.
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Connecting composites to steel
Hyconnect combines glass and steel fibers with welding to lightweight structures.
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Multifunctional composites could help achieve structural supercapacitors for EVs
In a recent study, functionalized graphene/nanofiber electrodes showed 2X modulus, strength and 5-10X multifunctional efficiency.
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Composite deck reduces river ship draft
SAERTEX worked with shipbuilder Neptun Werft to build a composite superstructure to cut weight 45% vs. steel in a river cruiser.
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Removing barriers to lightweighting ships with composites
EU consortia propel large demonstrators, new technology and affordable certification.
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3D filament winding enables vehicle seating concept
Multi-company collaboration uses xFK in 3D and additive manufacturing to develop an ultra-lightweight seat for hypercars and future mobility platforms.
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Fixed-gantry options for large-scale additive manufacturing
Thermwood’s LSAM MT, the latest model of is large-scale additive manufacturing machine, features a single fixed gantry mounted over a moving table.
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