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Six candidates nominated for "Biocomposite of the Year 2019"
Natural fiber composites and wood plastic composites compete for 7th annual innovation award.
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Composites One to present advanced composites workshop
In partnership with the Closed Mold Alliance and IACMI, Composites One will present an advanced composites workshop on Nov. 6 in Clearfield, Utah, U.S.
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Carbon fiber/epoxy for automotive mass reduction, mass production
IACMI precompetitive research explores carbon fiber-reinforced prepreg, SMC with novel matrix for structural passenger-car applications.
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GKN Aerospace delivers RTM demonstrator tool for Wing of Tomorrow
The 4-meter mid-scale tool enables large-scale use of resin transfer molding to manufacture a composite wing spar with reduced costs and weight.
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Solvay introduces high-temperature PEEK polymer
KetaSpire PEEK XT promises the chemical resistance of standard PEEK plus significantly higher strength and stiffness at elevated temperatures.
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Expansion to Huber fire retardant additives plant nearing completion
The expansion to the German-based fine precipitated hydrate plant is expected to increase production capacity by 20%.
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On the road with ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ
CW Senior Editor Scott Francis offers a recap of recent composites industries events including CAMX 2019 and SPE ACCE 2019.
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Bombardier wins award for resin transfer infusion wing
The MacRobert Award 2019 recognizes reduction in parts, fasteners and weight using pioneering advanced composites technology.
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Chomarat glass fiber reinforcement lightens mass-produced auto parts
G-PLY, developed for KraussMaffei’s HP-RTM process, reportedly delivers weight savings of 60% for leaf springs.
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Scott Bader's urethane acrylate resins enable Corvette Stingray bumper beam
The company’s Crestapol resins were used for the automotive industry’s first curved, multi-hollow pultruded carbon fiber bumper beam.
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