Composite parts news

High volume composite parts joint venture

TRB Lightweight Structures and Toyota Tsusho America have formed a joint venture to produce high volume auto composite parts.

NCC focuses on mass production

The National Composites Centre (NCC) has opened a new lab at its site in Bristol, UK.

JEC postpones global event

JEC Group says that it has decided to postpone the 2020 edition of JEC World to 12–14 May 2020.

Low-smoke, non-toxic fire retardant

Compounding company Dynamic Modifiers LLC, has developed a new low-smoke, light-weight compound available as an adhesive for glass and carbon fiber.

Gurit’s 2019

Gurit has reported net sales of CHF 576.4 million for the full year 2019, a currency-adjusted increase of 38.6% compared to 2018.

Hexcel focuses on urban transformation

Hexcel plans to highlight the growing need the composite industry to support the emerging urban air mobility (UAM) market.

New partnership for on demand parts

Arevo has formed a partnership with 3DPC to develop on-demand production of lightweight thermoplastic composite parts.

Gurit at JEC World

Gurit reports that it will be showcasing its materials for wind energy and composite tooling at JEC World.

Saertex extends Bombardier contract

Bombardier Belfast and Saertex have extended their contract to make lightweight components for the Airbus A220 aircraft.

€11.5 million to develop carbon fiber for aerospace

Montefibre Carbon has received €11.5 million from the Spanish Ministry of Industry to produce PAN precursor for conversion to carbon fiber.

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Teijin to establish automotive center

Teijin Limited plans to open a new center in Wuppertal, Germany to develop the company’s automotive composite business.

High-intensity ultrasound helps strengthen 3D printed alloys

Ultrasound offers more robust metal 3D printing

ICMAC 2020 call for papers

The organizers of the International Conference on Manufacturing of Advanced Composites (ICMAC) have issued a call for papers.

Composites training grant

The US Composites Institute (IACMI) has been awarded a US$5 million grant to expand a composites training program in four US locations.

Carbon nanotube composites cut CO2 emissions

CNTs produced from CO2 using low-energy chemical processes drastically reduce emissions associated with construction materials

Radar-absorbing material for wind turbines

Polymer specialist Trelleborg has developed a new radar-absorbing material for wind turbines, blade and nacelles.