Resins

Thermoplastics

Airborne introduces automated pick-and-weld preforming system

The robust, flexible and versatile three-step system handles a range of dry fiber and thermoplastic composite material forms for high output, improved efficiency and reduced waste.

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Epoxies

In-mold coating offers high-performance finishing for epoxy-infused composites

ODG Composites’ Element Xtreme is a lightweight, long-lasting protective and aesthetic coating suitable for a range of industrial and commercial applications.

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Automotive

Hexion partners with Rassini for composite leaf spring application in new Ford F-150 model

Pickup truck model’s hybrid rear suspension is supported by a composite helper spring which uses Hexion’s epoxy resin system and is processed via HP-RTM.

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Thermoplastics

Covestro composite materials augment high-performance active footwear

Desmopan TPU and Maezio carbon fiber-reinforced TPU fibers applied to basketball shoe and a foot shape-based running shoe concept to demonstrate comfort, style, durability and superior performance.

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Thermoplastics

Mitsubishi to supply CFRP components for Dymon lunar rover

Mitsubishi CFRP components and thermoplastic materials, as well as technical support will aid the Japan-based private company’s scheduled fall 2021 launch.

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Thermoplastics

CDI Energy Products high-performance thermoplastic excels in highly corrosive application

Achieving API 610 recognition, the proprietary thermoplastic polymer sustains differential pressures of more than 200 psi and holds a temperature profile of -20ºF to 105ºF.

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Automotive

EconCore thermoplastic honeycomb cores deliver high-heat performance, facilitates recyclability

Honeycomb cores incorporate Sabic NORYL GTX resin for improved dimensional stability, lower water absorption and demonstration of thermoset composite skin compatibility.

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Thermoplastics

Arevo debuts custom, 3D-printed composite scooter

Scotsman is a direct-to-consumer, tailor-made electric kickscooter with continuous carbon fiber/thermoplastic unibody frame, handlebars, stem and baseboard.

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Epoxies

Trelleborg unveils high-temperature castable epoxy tooling material

Low-density TC350 epoxy board supports the creation of tooling in a range of sizes and complexities for carbon fiber, PP and GFRP parts.

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Sustainability

Reprocessable, repairable and recyclable epoxy resins for composites

CIDETEC matures 3R resins for aerospace applications via AIRPOXY program.

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microwire technology for composites