Adhesives

Focus on Design

Proving performance in EV powertrains

Simulation-driven development replaces aluminum with thermoplastic composites in gearbox housing.

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Carbon Fibers

Energy storage in multifunctional carbon fiber composites

A need for lightweight energy storage technology is fueling the development of carbon fiber composite materials for car batteries and other electronics.

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Hi-Temp Resins

Kaneka Aerospace acheives AS9100D aerospace certification

Kaneka Aerospace’s product portfolio includes high performance resins, prepregs and adhesive materials.    

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Adhesives

Exploring the role of structural adhesives for future automobiles

At the The Faszination Kleben trade fair, presenters highlighted the role of adhesives in relation to new manufacturing processes, lightweight constructions and design.

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Curing

BriskHeat expands silicone heating blanket line

The provider of heating, insulating and temperature control solutions has announced the addition of new options and capabilities to its silicone rubber heating blanket line. 

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TAHOE Boats' T16 uses 3D printed tooling from Thermwood

Thermwood’s Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) system was utilized to custom-print the tool used to manufacture the boat’s hull.

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Carbon Fibers

CFRP module saves weight on rocket design

Taking advantage of carbon fiber/PEEK mechanical and thermal performance, the Technical University of Munich replaces an aluminum rocket module with a 40+% lighter composite alternative.

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Weaving

VELOX named distributor for Porcher Industries

The distribution agreement includes the complete product range of Porcher Industries, such as glass yarn fabrics, woven carbon fabrics and thermoplastics prepregs.

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Automotive

Reflections on carbon fiber

Highlights from the December 2018 Carbon Fiber conference include industry leader predictions about commoditization of composites, next-generation aircraft and automotive.

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Out of Autoclave

Developing next-generation composites talent

The M.C. Gill Composites Center at the University of Southern California has steadily grown to become one of the industry’s educational and R&D stalwarts.

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