Glass Fibers

Thermoplastics

Lanxess demonstrates Tepex composite material in structural bracket application

Lightweight bracket offers firm clamping of batteries in Mercedes-Benz S-Class with high strength under sustained dynamic stress, functional integration and no risk of short circuiting.

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Thermoplastics

Plant tour: ATC Manufacturing, Post Falls, Idaho, U.S.

ATC is at the top of the list when it comes to thermoplastic composites and aerostructures manufacturing. CW explains why.

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Sustainability

All-electric motor boat tests the waters for recycled carbon fiber

RS Sailing aimed to create a fully electric, rigid inflatable boat (RIB) that is produced as sustainably as possible. A few iterations later, the Pulse 63 is ready to hit the water.

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Aerospace

Creating stronger composites through nature-inspired, Helicoid designs

Helicoid Industries claims 50% increased toughness, impact strength and reduced material, weight and cost versus quasi-isotropic “fail-safe” designs.

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3D-printed continuous fiber dental reinforcements enter clinical trial

Hi-Fiber, partnering with Malo Clinic, is a dental reinforcement brand producing continuous glass fiber dental structures using Moi Composites’ CFM technology for a natural smile.

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Glass Fibers

Pultron Composites advances marina construction with innovative GFRP waler

The waler incorporates a GFRP thru-rod and nut system, delivering high flex and fatigue resistance and increased environmental and aesthetic longevity. 

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Scheurer Swiss commissions composite geo-alarm system to detect natural disasters

Carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printed inserts with glass fiber insulation are bonded to carbon tubes with fast-cure epoxy. The alarm system itself is mounted in areas like rock crevices to detect vibration and movement.

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Brazil-based Gatron manufactures fiberglass composite deflectors for concept truck

Five deflectors in total combine a sinuous, aerodynamic design, high strength and low weight.

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Trends

Shanghai Electric launches 11-MW, direct-drive offshore turbine with 102-meter blades using carbon fiber

Able to withstand high temperatures, earthquakes and typhoons, the SEW11.0-208 platform mark another breakthrough, in addition to the launched S120, S89 and S90 composite wind blades.

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Fabrics/Preforms

Metyx multiaxial glass fiber fabrics gain GFRP drinking water pipe approval

Metyx non-crimp fabrics earned accreditation for GFRP drinking water pipes and potable water storage systems through independent testing, as well as certifications for marine and wind energy composites applications.

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