Materials
Core filler for aircraft interiors promises less weight, lower costs
Von Roll’s NEXT GEN core filler is designed to maximize local stiffness and increase strength of honeycomb core in composite sandwich panels while saving weight.
Read MoreMulti-walled carbon nanotubes available in three forms
Goodfellow’s multi-walled carbon nanotubes are available as regular powder, “chunky” powder or free-standing “carpets.”
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Rock West Composites expands filament winding facility
Rock West Composites expands its operation with the acquisition of new winders and ovens, establishes filament winding center of excellence.
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University of Kentucky receives grant to turn coal pitch into carbon fiber
University researchers will work with industry partners to convert coal tar into carbon fiber for use in high-performance composite applications.
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LeMond Carbon audits rapid-oxidation carbon fiber technology
A Bureau Veritas audit of LeMond Carbon’s carbon fiber, made with a novel rapid-oxidation technology, shows mechanical properties comparable to Toray T300 fiber.
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Recycled carbon fiber on the rails
Aiming to increase the cost-weight viability of carbon fiber-reinforced composite structural components in railway vehicles, a prototype rail bogie prominently features recycled carbon fiber.
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Carbon fiber composite rail bogie unveiled
The CAFIBO rail bogie is constructed from recycled and surplus carbon fiber and was developed by ELG Carbon Fibre and partners.
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SGL Carbon produces composite leaf springs for Ford Transit
The glass fiber composite, longitudinal leaf springs are said to weigh 50% less than conventional steel springs.
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ATL Composites contributes to carbon fiber composite powerboat hull
Whiskey Alpha eight five is a recently introduced powerboat featuring a carbon fiber composite hull, developed for low weight and high speed.
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Albany Engineered Composites to work on Wing of Tomorrow program
Albany has signed a two-year agreement with Airbus to apply its 3D reinforced composites technology to next-generation wing substructure applications.
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