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
Chemicals company Lanxess has developed a new range of MDI polyether prepolymers containing renewable, bio-based raw materials.
20 August 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
Ensinger, which makes composite materials, has added three new materials to its continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic plates for industry.
27 May 2020
Thomas Technik & Innovation (TTI) has developed a curved carbon fiber rear bumper beam for the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sportscar.
26 May 2020
The Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI) is creating 3D printed carbon fiber aircraft parts for the UAM market.
13 May 2020
Poland composites company WIT Composites has developed an operating theatre tabletop made from carbon fiber composite materials.
15 April 2020
Hexcel has developed a new low temperature fast cure adhesive film.
8 April 2020
Hexcel says that it has supplied a range of carbon fiber reinforcements to multihull builder Gunboat for its series of Gunboat 68 yachts.
19 March 2020
BASF's Chimassorb light stabilizers have been used to produce nonwoven geotextile used in the construction of Indian highways.
6 March 2020
Lanxess says that it has carried out a range of tests to investigate the fire behavior of its overmolded polyamide-6-based Tepex.
2 March 2020
The Fraunhofer Institute has spearheaded a new project focusing on the efficiency of fiber-optic sensors in monitoring the vacuum infusion process.
24 February 2020
Sicomin has developed a range of bio-based epoxy resin systems available for the automotive, wind energy and civil engineering industries.
18 February 2020
Hexcel Corporation and NaCa Systems have jointly developed a wood fiber composite sports car seat back using press molding.
10 February 2020
The AMRC is developing a 3D woven composite component which could withstand the extreme temperatures inside a fusion nuclear reactor.
30 January 2020
SGL Carbon plans to begin serial production of landing gear made from braided carbon fiber material early this year.
21 January 2020
Solvay and SGL Carbon have entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) to produce the first composite materials based on large-tow IM carbon fiber.
6 December 2019