Thermoset Epoxies

Thermoset epoxies stand as one of the most prevalent matrix materials in composite manufacturing, prized for their exceptional mechanical properties and adhesive strength. These resins, when cured, form a rigid and durable structure that effectively bonds with various reinforcing materials like carbon or glass fibers. Thermoset epoxies offer versatility in processing, allowing for precise control over curing times and temperatures, enabling the creation of complex shapes and structures.

Plant tour: Airbus, Illescas, Spain
Carbon Fibers

Plant tour: Airbus, Illescas, Spain

Airbus’ Illescas facility, featuring highly automated composites processes for the A350 lower wing cover and one-piece Section 19 fuselage barrels, works toward production ramp-ups and next-generation aircraft.

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Epoxies

Composite tubes, flat springs and special parts serve range of markets

CAMX 2025: MCS Industrial supplies a variety of tubes, sheets, rings, bushings and other parts made from phenolic paper, cotton phenolic and epoxy glass.

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CAMX

High Tg epoxy resin is tailored for rotor performance needs

CAMX 2025: Flight-critical rotor blades, high-speed rotors or thermally demanding structural components can benefit from TCR Composites’ thermoset resin performance, properties and processing.

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Epoxies

SHD Group presents MTE500 hot-melt resin

The solvent-free epoxy features a matured formulation, as well as processing and handling versatility.

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Repair

Kaneka Aerospace announces epoxy-amine repair resin

Test results indicate that the two-part SR6400 resin achieves greater penetration into damaged areas of a composite and resorts laminate fracture toughness to the original state before damage.

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Epoxies

RWC delivers composite frac plugs for downhole environments

Filament-wound fiberglass/epoxy frac plug billets, developed as part of a contract with an oilfield service company, address the very demanding performance needs of oil and gas.

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Epoxies

We4Ce designs rotor blades for TouchWind’s floating one-piece rotor turbine

Tiltable, liftable one-piece composite rotor design aims to withstand storm-force winds, boost energy yield and enable more compact offshore wind farms.

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The CAMX Forecast
The CAMX Forecast

Headed to CAMX? Preview the technology before the show!

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Sustainability
Sustainability

The composites industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of sustainability in its operations. As demand for lightweight and durable materials rises across various sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, and construction, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact associated with traditional composite manufacturing processes.

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Aerospace

Mako Advanced Materials acquires PTM&W Industries

Mako is expanding and strengthening its composites innovation and production capabilities across aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial sectors with PTM&W resin systems.

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Carbon Fibers

University researchers achieve recyclable CFRP via covalently adaptive epoxy resin

Modified carbon fibers and epoxies with a dithioacetal covalent adaptive network enables the composite to undergo structural rearrangement at elevated temperatures, achieve improved interfacial bonding.

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Core

Norco delivers GFRP hard hulled riverine craft for BAE Systems

Norco’s broad-ranging materials and manufacturing expertise revitalize UK MOD legacy craft, providing a solution for future defense and communications sector projects.

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Aerospace

ÉireComposites joins TOSCA project tackling aerocomposite hurdles

Epoxy vitrimer resins, inspection and health monitoring, as well as innovative and digital processing techniques are objectives for this eight-partner EU project.

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Biomaterials

Entropy Resins introduces BIOinfusion epoxy formulation

Bio-based resin system is specifically formulated for infusion processes without sacrificing strength or durability. 

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Wind/Energy

We4Ce infused 2.5-3-MW rotor blade design passes validation test

Composite rotor blade structure design by We4Ce, mold and prototype production by InDutch Composites and fatigue testing by Suzlon Group has resulted in the novel blade’s IEC61400-5:2020 certification.

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Infusion

Carbon fiber satellite arm reduces weight, simplifies assembly onto naval vessels

Satcom developer EM Solutions partnered with ACS Australia to replace an aluminum arm design with a 65% lighter, one-piece, corrosion-resistant carbon fiber/epoxy alternative.

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Epoxies

From the CW Archives: Fast-cure epoxies for automotive fabrication

Sara Black’s 2015 report on the development of snap-cure epoxies for automotive manufacturing still resonates today. 

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Defense

From the CW Archives: Airbus A400M cargo door

The inaugural CW From the Archives revisits Sara Black’s 2007 story on out-of-autoclave infusion used to fabricate the massive composite upper cargo door for the Airbus A400M military airlifter.

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Work In Progress

Composite molding compound replaces Invar for lightweight small satellite structures

Patz Materials and Technologies and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory developed a new monolithic optics housing with 80% less weight, near-zero CTE and the high-volume manufacturing required for commercial space.

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Epoxies

Bio-based epoxy, recycled materials increase sustainability of all-terrain snowboards

Aiming for a smaller environmental footprint while maintaining high performance, Salomon’s Highpath snowboard line incorporates bio-based epoxy, glass and basalt fiber stringers and recycled materials.

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Epoxies

Composites manufacturing for general aviation aircraft

General aviation, certified and experimental, has increasingly embraced composites over the decades, a path further driven by leveraged innovation in materials and processes and the evolving AAM market.

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