Materials

Epoxies

Assessing a composites supply chain in flux

The global pandemic, shipping woes and winter storms have wreaked havoc on the composites supply chain. CW attempts to find out how widespread the problem is.

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Ketones

In-house polymer pulverizer expands Ensinger’s manufacturing capacities for composites

Machine investment strengthens Ensinger’s position as a complete solution provider in the areas of thermoplastic composite products and services.

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Braiding

Universal Hydrogen Series A funding to build and test full-scale hardware for hydrogen commercial aircraft

$23.5 million in funding to set Universal Hydrogen on a path to have carbon-free airplanes using composite tanks in commercial service by 2025.

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Carbon Fibers

AeroVironment celebrates composite-intensive Ingenuity Helicopter flight on Mars

The AeroVironment team played a key role in developing the helicopter’s carbon fiber airframe and major subsystems.

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Weaving

Antich and Sons develop composite yarn-spinning technique for 3D-woven preform production

Culmination of a three-year project with AMRC which focused on creating stabilized, near-net shape preforms of variable thickness with efficient material use for aerospace and automotive.

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Thermwood expands LSAM product line availability

Large dual gantry print and trim machines for 3D-printed thermoplastic composites offered in 15-foot width model, with wider gantry design and range of print core, print head options.

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Thermoplastics

Berndorf Band Group improves modular double-belt press system for high-rate thermoplastic production

New modules enable tailoring for advanced thermoplastic composites including woven, UD and crossply laminates, plus sandwich panels.

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Fabrics/Preforms

AMAC, ITA strategic cooperation aims to strengthen business development in composites  

Cooperation enables access to industry know-how, networking opportunities and composite solutions across the entire textile value chain to generate innovation.

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Automotive

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 features new composite parts

Light, strong and not inexpensive aftermarket carbon fiber elements accessorize this performance vehicle.

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Lanxess introduces new water-based dispersions for glass fiber sizing

Expansion of Lanxess’ Trixene Aqua BI product family offers excellent crosslink and adhesion promoters for aqueous coating systems, improves sizing formulation chemical and mechanical resistance.

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