Adhesives

Pultrusion

FRP, pultrusion enable mobile Antarctic habitat module

Constructed of fire-retardant fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane walls and pultruded beams, the self contained living unit is designed to withstand extreme Antarctic weather conditions.

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Automotive

Epoxy toughening agent enhances adhesion for automotive applications

CVC Thermoset Specialties’ HyPox RA875 epoxy adduct toughening agent is said to enable improved peel strength at room temperature and temperatures down to -40°C.

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Pultrusion

Corebon expands induction-based composites production into new facility

Results for cutting CFRP cycle time to be presented at Carbon Fiber 2019 conference.

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Application

Composite insert as a structural reinforcement for A-pillars

A Porsche structural A-pillar reduces weight and increases strength with a hybrid part combining thermoplastic composites, steel and structural foam.

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Adhesives

Epic Aircraft carbon fiber aircraft achieves FAA type certification

Deliveries of the all carbon fiber single-engine turboprop are scheduled to begin this year.

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Adhesives

Sicomin’s epoxy resins and adhesives enable all-electric foiling boat

The company’s epoxy infusion resins and adhesive products have been qualified for the series production of the Candela Seven all-electric foiling boat. 

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Aerospace

Solvay opens thermoplastic composite centers in U.S. and Belgium

In addition to two new centers, Solvay has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin and several Belgian companies to grow aerospace composites in Belgium.

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IACMI

Carbon fiber/epoxy for automotive mass reduction, mass production

IACMI precompetitive research explores carbon fiber-reinforced prepreg, SMC with novel matrix for structural passenger-car applications.

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Curing

Portable digital PID temperature controller earns cULAS and CE approvals

BriskHeat’s SDX digital PID temperature controller is designed for high accuracy in a portable, tabletop controller.

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Adhesives

Dual linear-servo two-component dispensing meter for composite filling

Nordson Sealant Equipment’s Micro-Meter D2K  is a small, light and easy-to-mount two-component meter for composite filling and other applications.

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