Scientists at the AMRC are researching a vision inspection system using 3D modelling that could replace the manual inspection process of composite parts.
26 August 2020
Hexcel has launched a new electrically conductive, PEKK-based thermoplastic carbon fiber composite suitable for additive manufacturing (AM).
25 August 2020
TFP has developed a new lightweight basalt in its Optiveil range, designed for high temperature applications in composites.
11 August 2020
Dura Composites has developed a new glass fiber reinforced floor grating that it says offers the best performance-to-weight ratio in its class.
11 August 2020
BASF says that it has supplied its glass reinforced polyamide (PA) for the new 2021 Toyota Sienna.
10 August 2020
ATL Composites says that it is now a distributor for a range of hollow ceramic microspheres suitable for composites and fiber reinforced plastics.
29 July 2020
Bedford Reinforced Plastics has launched a glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) ladder which can be cut with standard carpentry tools.
17 July 2020
Lehvoss and Forward Engineering North America (FENA), have partnered to develop additive manufacturing (AM) materials.
16 July 2020
A UK consortium, including Northern Ireland based Creative Composites, has received a £33 million government grant to develop zero emissions ferries.
9 July 2020
DSM plans to build what it says is the world’s first lightweight 3D printed fiber reinforced poly-mer (FRP) footbridge in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
7 July 2020
EconCore has developed a composite which it says has reduced the weight of the Hyundai Creta’s boot floor by 20%.
2 June 2020
Dura Composites has developed a new range of composite decking tiles for outdoor spaces.
1 June 2020
Composites Evolution has launched a new variable temperature cure prepreg system.
1 June 2020
Scott Bader says that its Crestabond M7-05 and M7-15 structural adhesives have gained NK certificates in accordance with MED 2014/90/EU.
29 May 2020
Ensinger, which makes composite materials, has added three new materials to its continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic plates for industry.
27 May 2020
Greene Tweed has developed a carbon fiber perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) composite which could replace metallic wear parts in centrifugal pumps.
26 May 2020
Thomas Technik & Innovation (TTI) has developed a curved carbon fiber rear bumper beam for the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sportscar.
26 May 2020
Trelleborg, which makes composite parts for a range of applications, has developed DryFoam, a UL certified non-water fire prevention material.
20 May 2020