Carbon Fibers
Carbon fiber used to repair and strengthen Phoenix freeway bridges
FNF Construction Inc., of Tempe, Ariz. and FRP Construction of Tucson, were contractors on the I-17 bridge repairs, using a carbon fiber process for structural strengthening developed by a Tucson company, QuakeWrap Inc.
Read MoreEpisode 6: James Austin, CEO of North Thin Ply Technology
James Austin, CEO of North Thin Ply Technology, talks about the company’s start in the marine environment and how it continues to grow in other sectors.
ListenCAMX 2017 preview: Michelman
Michelman (Cincinnati, OH, US), a developer and manufacturer of fiber sizing and resin modifiers, is featuring new fiber sizing formulations, including solutions suitable for use with glass, carbon and other structural fibers.
Read MoreCAMX 2017 preview: C. A. Litzler
C. A. Litzler Co. Inc. (Cleveland, OH, US) is emphasizing its work on the design and manufacture of continuous process equipment for structural composites, carbon fiber production and industrial textiles.
Read MoreCAMX 2017 preview: BASF
BASF Corp. (Wyandotte, MI, US) is featuring new carbon fibers for thermoplastics, short carbon fibers for lightweighting and natural fiber solutions for automotive use.
Read MorePlant Tour: BENTELER SGL, Ort im Innkreis, Austria
High-volume CFRP structures pioneer makes industrialization and multimaterial assembly look easy.
Read MoreCRTC and IACMI to develop advanced carbon recycling equipment
Thanks to a new contract with IACMI, the CRTC will pioneer ways to automate processing of carbon prepreg scrap. This technology breakthrough is essential so recycled carbon fiber can be processed in high volumes, says CRTC.
Read MoreComposite cases fuel commercial space venture
Launch vehicle supplier Orbital ATK is looking to break into the burgeoning commercial space market with a rocket motor that features an all-carbon fiber case.
Read MorePreforming goes industrial: Part 2
Automated preforming isn’t only for 2D and 2.5D parts. Innovators are taking successful aim at building 3D preforms at production speeds.
Read MoreSMC: Old dog, more tricks
In the sheet molding compound renaissance, the advent of new resins and compounds are broadening the definition and application of this versatile family of composites.
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