Epoxies
Reducing heat in EV motors via fiber-reinforced thermoset housing and stator
German researchers demonstrate fiber-reinforced phenolic motor housing and alumina-filled epoxy overmolded stator with integrated cooling circuits for reduced weight, increased power density and efficiency.
Read MoreComposites recycling — no more excuses
Columnist Dale Brosius outlines six actionable levels of composites recycling that fabricators should follow.
Read MoreEpoxies, Etc. launches fast curing toughened epoxy
Epoxies, Etc. (Cranston, R.I., U.S.) has launched its new 10-3041 Toughened Epoxy Adhesive, which reportedly develops a 3,000 psi lap shear strength within four hours.
Read MoreCarbon fiber will enable air taxi eVTOLs
Aircraft and autos have indeed faced CFRP production woes, but new tech opens door for both.
Read MoreWithstanding fire without the weight
New composites meet stringent fire requirements while lightweighting ships, rail cars and battery boxes for electric cars and planes.
Read MoreFoiling motoryacht impresses in carbon fiber/epoxy
A project is underway to build a faster, lighter, hybrid-electric motorboat with foils and hull fabricated from carbon fiber and epoxy.
Read MoreTecnofire adds fire resistance to transportation and infrastructure applications
Intumescent nonwoven veils improve the fire performance of composites in bridge, bus, building, marine and aircraft structures.
Read MoreMaking better composite bikes in Arkansas
Bicycle manufacturer HIA Velo (Little Rock, AR, US), maker of carbon fiber bikes, is using a combination of composite materials to make their products more durable.
WatchDeveloping 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.
WatchBio-based recyclable, reshapable and repairable (3R) fiber-reinforced epoxy composites wins award
ECOxy consortium researchers recognized at the 2018 International Conference on Recycling of Textiles and Plastics.
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