Composite applications news, April 2019

TFP to exhibit at China show

Technical Fibre Products (TFP) reports that it will be exhibiting its nonwovens for composites at SAMPE China, taking place from 6–8 May 2019 in Beijing.

Chem-Trend to showcase die lubricant technologies

Chem-Trend plans to exhibit a new line of die lubricant polymer technologies for die casting at the GIFA foundry trade fair.

Innovative 3D printed metamaterials at small scales

3D printing in geometric designs and material composites for devices with novel optical properties

Acta Journals Editors Transitioning to Joint Appointments

Gurit reports strong growth in Q1 2019

Gurit says that its Q1 net sales grew 54.9% to CHF 142.7 million from Q1 2018 figures.

Marine composite challenge

The US Office of Naval Research (ONR) has set up a maritime composites competition open to all Rhode Island composite companies.

Spirit to maintain Boeing deliveries

Spirit AeroSystems says that the company plans to maintain its 737 deliveries to Boeing at the current rate of 52 shipsets per month.

Industrialization partnership

Solvay and Airborne plan to jointly develop automated processing solutions for the industrialization and high volume use of composite materials.

TenCate Advanced Composites changes name

TenCate Advanced Composites, part of the Toray Group, has change its name to Toray Advanced Composites.