Materials
ThermHex acknowledged as a TOP 100 innovator in Germany
Out of 436 participants, the honeycomb core specialist has been honored for its excellence in driving forward production process innovation.
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Plant tour: Victrex Composites Solutions, Bristol, Rhode Island, U.S.
De-risking thermoplastic composites at industrial scale via hybrid overmolding.
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SABIC, Dongfeng Motors produce composite truck-mounted toolbox
Thermoformed glass fiber-reinforced PP laminate inserts are overmolded with Stamax resin for a 30% lighter part.
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National Composites Center and Meggitt demonstrate linear dielectric sensor for liquid composites processing
Research at Cranfield University is further developed via RTM part trials in NCC’s Technology Pull-Through Program
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TRB Lightweight Structures contributes composite bodyshell design to passenger train demonstrator
The Revolution VLR (Very Light Rail) passenger vehicle serves to simplify existing rail networks and reopen historical lines, while adhering to rigorous rail and sustainability regulations.
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Pressurized steam-based composites recycling for full fiber reclamation
Longworth’s DEECOM process for composites recycling claims to produce intact fiber and resin reclamation with near-virgin properties.
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Celanese to acquire majority of DuPont’s mobility and materials business
Celanese will acquire nearly all of DuPont’s engineering thermoplastics, as well as specialty nylons, polyesters and elastomers, much of it devoted to automotive.
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Multi-composite thrust chamber aims to boost rockets, reduce cost for New Space economy
Black Engine uses new, microporous CMC liner for transpiration cooling and multiple lightweight composites in modular design that offers increased lifetime and lower maintenance versus current launch vehicle engines.
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Teijin Ltd. expands thermoplastic prepreg lineup
CFRTP intermediate materials are now offered with PP, PC and PA matrices, which will now be used as base resins for existing prepreg products.
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How to validate 3D-printed composite part performance
Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) workflow simulates composite material performance to speed development, optimize performance and reduce costs for a redesigned 3D-printed CFRP bracket.
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