Sustainability
A challenge well suited for the composites industry
I believe climate change is at least partly caused by the increase in CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels.
Read MorePlant Tour: FiberCore Europe, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
From debond-proof bridges to cost-saving infrastructure rehab, InfraCore technology is establishing composites as the fourth major construction material.
Read MoreFirst all-electric production yacht features carbon fiber construction
Leader in luxury yacht innovation commits to fossil fuel-less future
WatchAVK announces winners of 2017 Innovation Awards
AVK Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe e.V. (Frankfurt, Germany) has announced the winners of its three prestigious Innovation Awards to institutions, companies and their partners in the composites industry.
Read MoreBiggest hurdles for automotive composites
Patrick Blanchard, global technical leader – composites at Ford Motor Co., discussed at SPE ACCE three major hurdles composite materials face.
Read MoreIBEX 2017 show report
Increased attendance and exhibitors despite Irma, continued delivery of latest in composite technologies for marine industry.
WatchComposites UK launches two new programs
Composites UK will officially launch its new sustainability subgroup on October 3rd with an event held at Scott Bader Company Ltd.’s premises. And, the new Composites Technician apprenticeship program, announced September 25, has been approved by the UK government.
Read MoreSMC + D-LFT: A hybrid box for the Gen 2 Ridgeline
D-LFT optimizes vertical component functionality while first use of weatherable SMC eliminates paint, reduces mass and stands up to tough-duty use.
Read MorePultrusions growing in construction: new EPTA report
There’s a new report out from EPTA (European Pultrusion Technology Assn., Frankfurt am Main, Germany) that discusses new trends for pultrusion in building and construction.
Read MoreRocket Lab all-composite Electron launch vehicle
New player scaling up two-stage rocket to relieve small-satellite launch backlog.
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