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Ruckus Composites launches composite bicycle science program, identifies upcoming research
The program, which has currently analyzed the carbon fiber frame repair footprint, ultrasonic testing and surface preparation, will extensively study sustainability, design, maintenance and repair.
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Designing for automated composites manufacturing of low-volume aerostructures
The commercial aerospace industry is heavily focused on design for efficient high-rate manufacturing, but there is still need for automated, affordable fabrication of low-rate aerostructures.
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Middle River Aerostructure Systems expands MRO capabilities for jet engine nacelles
A dedicated, 60,000-square-foot MRO workshop will accommodate the processing of large nacelles and thrust reversers, including complex composite and metallic repairs, and bonding.
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3M announces its enhanced 3M Scotch-Weld Structural Acrylic Adhesives portfolio
New offerings include low odor, enhanced performance, high elongation and nylon bonding capabilities.
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XlynX Materials releases new polymer molecular glue: BondLynx
"Hyper glue" adhesive forges new bonds at the molecular level to permanently adhere difficult-to-bond polymers.
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Bostik launches new offerings in high-performance specialty hot melt pellet, powder, web and film adhesives
With acquisition of Prochimir and Fixatti, Bostik aims to emphasize sustainability as one-stop solutions provider for global thermobonding market.
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Henkel develops REACH-compliant structural adhesive for aircraft interiors
FST-certified Loctite EA 9365FST reinforces and bonds thermoplastic and thermoset substrates and can serve as a matrix resin on fiberglass to strengthen the thin walls of thermoplastic assemblies
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Solvay launches adhesive and surfacing technologies for the aerospace industry
New AeroPaste and BR 179 adhesive and surfacing technologies are expected to increase part assembly, processing efficiency for aerospace manufacturers.
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Henkel and BTG Labs partner to establish surface measurement standards
More comprehensive product specifications added to adhesive Technical Data Sheets, including the addition of water contact angles, aids in improving effective bonding results, performance.
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Reprocessable, repairable and recyclable epoxy resins for composites
CIDETEC matures 3R resins for aerospace applications via AIRPOXY program.
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