Materials

Thermoplastics

Greene Tweed features thermoplastic composite aerospace brackets

Greene Tweed introduces Xycomp DLF aerospace brackets as high-performance, recyclable alternatives to metallic materials. 

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Glass Fibers

Composite Kape skateboard delivers durability, pop

Collaborative effort between KraussMaffei and entrepreneur Peter Karacsonyi led to the Vanguard, an in-situ polymerized board comprising fiberglass sandwich composites with a recyclable polyamide. 

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Fabrics/Preforms

Shawmut acquires Fairystone Fabrics

Shawmut Infinite’s purchase of the warp-knitting supplier supports the company’s vision for a fully integrated textile and textile composite supply chain in North America. 

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Carbon Fibers

Hexcel releases 1K reinforcement fabric option

Woven fabric adds to portfolio of 3K, 6K, 12K and 24K options, suited for a variety of industrial applications.

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Marine

Diab, Brødrene AA celebrate 50 years of composite ferry innovation, sustainability

Partners reflect on the increasing use of Diab foam core and GFRP, CFRP composites in Brødrene AA construction over the years, resulting in lightweight, high-performance and efficient marine craft.

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Aerospace

Hexcel introduces mid-temp Flex-Core HRH-302 honeycomb core

Bismaleimide (BMI) option to serve complex curvatures and thermal management needs of military, commercial and UAM aircraft.

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Core

Persico Group advances SMART rotomolding cell automation

SMART technology, used for the production of structural and soluble thermoplastic cores, integrates robotics, direct tool heating.

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Automotive

Mitsui Chemicals, ARRK supply composites for Toyota concept car

Tafnex carbon fiber-reinforced PP and 3D printed components find application in Toyota Fortuner-based car designed by TCD Asia.

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Recycling

Formosa Plastics, TTRI collaborate to create rCF thermoplastics

Novel rCF-reinforced polycarbonate can be formed into complex shapes and recycled at its end of life.

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Prepregs

Hankuk opens Avonmouth warehouse for prepreg distribution

Hankuk Carbon relocates operations to better serve customers with tailored composite materials across western England and Wales.

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