Processes

Rock West Composites expands filament winding operations

The company added new filament winders, a long-length oven, and additional manufacturing space.

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Surface Generation molding technology selected for Victrex parts-based programs

Surface Generation’s Production to Functional Specification (PtFS) technology manages multiple part areas during processing and drive reductions in the energy consumption, injection processing pressures and cycle times. 

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Bonding

Epoxies, Etc. launches fast curing toughened epoxy

Epoxies, Etc. (Cranston, R.I., U.S.) has launched its new 10-3041 Toughened Epoxy Adhesive, which reportedly develops a 3,000 psi lap shear strength within four hours.

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Adhesives

Carbon fiber will enable air taxi eVTOLs

Aircraft and autos have indeed faced CFRP production woes, but new tech opens door for both.

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Ketones

AeroLas explores new spinning technology for thermoplastic hybrid yarn

AeroLas is working to combine recycled carbon fiber with PEEK using adapted art textile machines and a patented air guided ring spinning technology. 

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Thermoplastics

Hull Industries acquired by Trinks Inc.

Hull Industries, manufacturer of plastic and composite processing equipment, has been acquired by Trinks Inc., solutions provider in hydraulic compression, transfer, vacuum presses along with automated turnkey systems.

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Automotive

CMS sponsors VŪHL in Race of Champions

CMS machines are used to cut composites used for the VUÌ„HL 05 supercar.

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Graphene

Withstanding fire without the weight

New composites meet stringent fire requirements while lightweighting ships, rail cars and battery boxes for electric cars and planes.

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Aerospace

People in Composites – January 2019

CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.

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Out of Autoclave

North Coast signs composites supply agreement with top tier aerospace company

North Coast Composites, Tool & Mold has secured a $99 million 10-year long term agreement to supply a commercial aircraft program with composite parts.

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