Marine

Mass Transit

Composites industry events focus on recycled carbon fiber, filament winding

CETMA and Suez present a workshop on recycled carbon fiber, MF Tech announces global filament winding convention, and SAMPE 2020 abstracts are due Nov. 15.

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Marine

Composites Index contraction slowed in August

The Index indicated expansionary readings in production, supplier deliveries and exports, but was pulled lower by employment, new orders and backlogs.   

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Out of Autoclave

Cincinnati Incorporated and Marine Concepts to debut 3D printed molding tool

Cincinnati Incorporated’s Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) machine was used to create a 3D printed light resin transfer molding (LRTM) tool that will be showcased at the IBEX boat-building trade show in Tampa Florida October 1-3, 2019.

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Additive manufacturing reimagined: large-scale, fiber-reinforced thermoset printing

ORNL, MVP and Polynt-Reichhold launch world’s first commercially available, large-scale thermoset composite additive manufacturing machine and reactive print material.

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Marine

Composite Integration Ltd. moves to new, expanded facility

The RTM and resin infusion specialist will use the additional space at its Saltash, U.K. facility for R&D, training and larger machines.

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Fabrics/Preforms

Disruptive composite tubing manufacturing

TUBETEC delivers high-performance, hollow composites in unimaginable shapes with beautiful surface finish, fast turn-around and affordability.

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Automotive

SAERTEX acquires TK Industries

TK Industries manufactures heavy-tow, multiaxial carbon fiber fabrics for various industries.

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Composite catamaran hits high watermarks

Inspired by design elements found in racing catamarans and employing composite structures in innovative ways, Compmillennia has rolled out a fishing/excursion cat that uniquely combines high speed, great fuel economy and a smooth ride.

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Consumer

National Composites Week: How composites entertain us

As we celebrate National Composites Week lets take some time to consider some of the ways composites contribute to one of humankind’s most sought after pursuits — the quest for constant entertainment.  

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Marine

Biodegradable, biobased Ekoa composite veneers are in production

Ekoa 99.7% bio-based veneers are used to finish surfaces in walls, ceilings, furniture and vehicle interiors.

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