Workforce Development

Fibre Extrusion Technology installs Spunbond melt spinning system at University of Leeds

Melt spinning technology complements fiber, fabric processing, testing and characterization, with a focus on small-scale processing of unconventional polymers and additive mixes.

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Samba Step system expands composites research for Augsburg University

Germany-based university intends to use Cevotec’s FPP-based Samba Step system for field research of ceramic fiber composites.

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North Carolina State University develops CFRP skin for stealth aircraft

The carbon fiber skin will enable the design of more reliable, durable and efficient stealth jets, offering better electromagnetic conduction and high temperature capabilities.

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University of Bristol, NCC develop novel composite materials to assess performance in space

In-house developed matrices reinforced with carbon fiber will spend six months attached to the ISS to better understand and improve their functionality in extreme space conditions.

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Continuous fiber-reinforced, 3D printed houses on the horizon

3D-printed modular building manufacturer Mighty Buildings moves toward certification of higher-strength, more sustainable glass fiber-reinforced housing panels.

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Wind/Energy

LM Wind Power Bergama wind turbine blade manufacturing site produces 1,111th blade

Turkey-based plant deploys lean management strategies and a diverse workforce to produces two-piece carbon fiber blades for GE’s Onshore Cypress platform as well as wind blades for regional and global wind farms.

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University of Delaware calls for 2021 Medal of Excellence in Composite Materials nominations

Award recognizes individuals who have actively contributed to the field of composites through leadership, scholarly and education endeavors, inventions and/or economic enterprises. Deadline is July 25.

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Wickert pivots to all-round composites manufacturing provider

The press manufacturer offers customers a single-source for highly productive composite processing from concept to press system.

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Graphene

University researchers produce new carbon allotrope with metallic properties

While atomically thin like graphene, the carbon network’s atoms form squares, hexagons and octagons in an ordered lattice and behaves like a metal, making it ideal for nanoscale carbon materials.

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Hexcel to build a new Center of Excellence for Advanced Composites Innovation in Utah

Flagship facility will support next-generation developments in advanced composites technologies and serve to develop the state’s workforce within the next 12 years.

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