Composite parts

Graphene nanotubes in Turkey

OCSiAl, which makes graphene nanotubes, has appointed Hayim Pinhas AŞ as its new Turkish distributor.

Optimal route to lighter, stronger carbon fiber composites

Researchers have enhanced the strength of carbon fiber composites by simultaneously optimizing the orientation and thickness of the fibers.

High strength composite for AM

CRP Technology has introduced a new polyamide-based carbon fiber filled composite for powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printing.

Compounding workshop goes online

AIMPLAS says that its workshop entitled ‘The Art of Mixing, Reinforcing and Incorporating Additives to Plastics’ will be held online from 8–9 June 2021.

High temperature castable epoxy tooling material

Trelleborg has developed TC350, a high temperature castable epoxy tooling material.

CompoTech at JEC Connect

CompoTech will be showcasing its carbon fiber beams and joint at JEC Composites Connect 2021, taking place online from 1-2 June 2021.

Invitation - 2021 CSTE Outstanding Young Researcher Award to be presented live at ICFC8

Award for reinforced bio-chair

A chair made from hemp fibers and bio-resin has been awarded first place in the Renewable Material of the Year 2021 awards.

Improved honeycomb materials

EconCore has introduced a new range of honeycomb cores with a higher heat performance than structures made with traditional thermoplastics.

Winner of 2021 CSTE Outstanding Young Researcher Award announced