Biomaterials

Consumer

CAMX 2016: Bio-resins, composites and Millennial insights

From innovative applications to insightful panel discussions, there was something for everyone at CAMX 2016.

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PEEK

Orthopedics: Carbon foam fosters bone growth

The Center of Innovation for Biomaterials in Orthopedic Research (CIBOR) at the National Institute for Aviation Research (Wichita, KS, US) has two patents on the use of carbon foam as a bone-graft material to improve success in orthopedic implants.

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IACMI

University of Delaware announces composite medal award winners

The medal is to recognize outstanding achievement in the field of composite materials.

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Epoxies

CIBOR advances aerospace materials in medical applications

CFRP in surgical instruments and orthopedic implants gets assistance from Wichita R&D center.

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Carbon Fibers

CFRP: Opportunities in orthopedics

Carbon fiber has a niche, but can it secure a larger piece of a high-growth pie?

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Biomaterials

JEC World 2016, the full report

ÂÌñÏׯÞ's editors report on the technologies and products that caught our eye at JEC World 2016, in early March.

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Biomaterials

Natural fiber composites: Market share, one part at a time

Suppliers and adventurous composites fabricators put the “feel good” aspect in the rearview mirror, winning customers by competing on price and performance.

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Construction

Alternative precursor R&D: Lignin in the lightweighting limelight

This abundant, renewable resource shows promise as an alternative to PAN for low-cost, functional carbon fibers.

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Biomaterials

Disruptive composite infrastructure

FiberCore Europe claims the "Holy Grail" of delamination-resistant FRP bridge and infrastructure components with its patented InfraCore technology.

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Sustainability

Green resins: Closer to maturity

As more players approach the market, R&D expands, but overall market growth in the composites arena is still slow but steady.

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