Out of Autoclave

Alpex and HRC form JV to provide composite tooling services in China

Jiangsu ALPEX Technology Co., Ltd. will support mass production of carbon fiber composites.

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Wind/Energy

Titania works with Airbus D&S on reduced-cost infusion for UAVs

Industrial production of UAV parts 15% less cost, developed as part of the MALTA 2020 program.

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Automotive

Hybrid resin system: Epoxy benefits, without the epoxy

Rapid cure, zero tack material ideal for automated, higher-volume production.

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Composites: Irrational exuberance?

Columnist Dale Brosius advises against overoptimism as he reflects that much of the composites technology on display at JEC World 2019 were prototypes and proof of concepts, not revenue-generating products.

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Application

Ballistic panels protect school

A composites manufacturer has developed military-grade pultruded panels that are being used to protect schools in case of violent intruders.

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Out of Autoclave

Reusable vacuum bags go digital

CAD-guided casting boosts precision, utility of reusable vacuum bags.

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Marine

Hexcel fabrics chosen for Sunseeker performance cruiser

Hexcel’s HiMax Dot Pattern Adhesive fabrics have been chosen for resin infusion of Sunseeker’s newest high-performance luxury yacht.

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Out of Autoclave

Toray aerospace prepreg optimized for vacuum-assisted pressure molding

Toray has developed a new aerospace-grade prepreg designed for use in a novel out-of-autoclave, vacuum-assisted pressure molding process.

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Aerospace

Mississippi State opens Marvin B. Dow Stitched Composites Development Center

The new research center, built in partnership with Boeing, will work with stitched, resin-infused composites to advance composite materials for aerospace.

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Out of Autoclave

CSP VICTALL partners with JMC on first composite pickup box in China

The composite pickup box, developed by CSP VICTALL, will be featured on Jiangling Motors Corp.’s Yuhu 3 and Yuhu 5 pickup trucks.

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