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Molecular Plasma Group obtains “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label for MolecularGRIP
Solvent-free surface functionalization technology uses low amounts of chemistry and little energy to prime composites and dissimilar materials prior to bonding in addition to other functionalities.
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PlasmaBound closes €2.35 million funding round on controlled polymer ablation technology
PlasmaBound’s aims to accelerate its high-speed composite bonding technology to make sustainable composites a standard feature on vehicles, devices and structures on a global scale.
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Conagen develops high-performing debondable adhesives
Sustainable hot melt adhesives aim to resolve traditional hurdles in bonding.
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Composite-metal anti-roll bars make headway for lightweight automotive suspension systems
The LiMeCH project, led by the AMRC, Tinsley Bridge and Performance Engineered Solutions, developed filament-wound CFRP-metallic roll bar prototypes, with additional advances in joint bonding the hybrid materials.
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Laser bondline inspection becomes reality
One of the Holy Grails of composites manufacturing has been reliable verification of adhesive bondline strength integrity. A technology that does just that has arrived.
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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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