Composite applications news, September 2019

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Carbon fiber AM approved for commercial aircraft

Hexcel reports that it has been approved by Boeing to produce its HexPEKK-100 aerospace structures for major commercial aircraft platforms.

McLaren Automotive at composites show

Composites UK says that Ken Smart, McLaren Automotive’s executive director for business strategy, will speak at its 2019 Awards Dinner.

Glass fiber expansion

Industrial Fiberglass Specialties (IFS) plans to expand its line of filament wound, corrosion resistant glass fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) materials.

Composite Integration moves to bigger facility

Resin transfer molding (RTM) company Composite Integration has moved to a new facility site in Saltash, UK.

Materials Today Rising Star Award 2019 winners announced

Composites UK reveals 2019 awards shortlist

Composites UK has revealed its shortlist for the 2019 composites industry awards.

UK company increases workforce by 50%

Rockwood Composites, based in Newton Abbot, UK, says that it has increased its workforce by 50% in the last six months.

Evonik invests in 3D-printing start-up

Evonik Venture Capital has reportedly invested in a 3D-printing start-up in China that makes implants for neuro and spine surgery.

Composite tubing in medical show

Polygon Composites Technology plans to showcase its PolyMed composite tubing for surgical applications at the Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) show,

Live demos at CAMX show

Composites One and the Closed Mold Alliance will be showing live demos of vacuum infusion, RTM and other processes during the CAMX show.

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Dates announced for construction materials conference

The organizers of Advanced Materials for Construction say that the next conference will take place from 28–29 April 2020 in Manchester University, UK.

Call for nominations: 2019 EnSM Award and EnSM Young Scientist Award

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Project focuses on reducing wind blade erosion

Coatings specialist Covestro is carrying out a research project to develop new coatings to protect rotor blades from erosion.

Hexcel at Composites Europe

Hexcel plans to showcase a range of its products for automotive, marine, sport, and wind energy at the Composites Europe show.

Huntsman takes part in foam expo

Chemicals company Huntsman says that it is exhibiting a range of its polyurethane-based foam products at Foam Expo Europe.

Study covers demand for composites in space

Lightweight construction specialists have put together a market study looking at the lightweight materials in demand for use in satellites and rockets.