Composite parts news, August 2014

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GE9X engine for Boeing 777X will feature fewer, thinner composite fan blades

GE Aviation is designing a new composite fan blade using 'next-generation' carbon fibre composite material for GE9X engine which will be used on the Boeing

28 August 2014Amanda Jacob

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Composite guards protect railway components

Beakbane has developed lightweight composite guard technology for railway rolling stock applications.

26 August 2014Mark Holmes

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Automotive composite project develops racecar suspension components

Polystrand, in partnership with PPG and SANLUIS Rassini, is preparing a vehicle to compete in the Grand Touring Lite (GTL) classification in the Sports Car

15 August 2014Mark Holmes

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Greene, Tweed and Aerolia validate thermoplastic composite replacement for complex-shape metallic parts

US-based aerospace supplier Greene, Tweed, and Aerolia, a French Tier 1 aerostructures supplier, have developed thermoplastic composite materials which can

13 August 2014Amanda Jacob

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Hope Technology introduces composite bicycle components with help of automated cutting machine

Hope Technology, a UK manufacturer of bicycle components and accessories, has taken delivery of a Blackman & White automated flatbed cutter to help in the

7 August 2014Amanda Jacob

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Mitsubishi Rayon acquires interest in German manufacturer of carbon fibre automotive parts

Carbon fibre producer Mitsubishi Rayon Co Ltd has executed a share sales and purchase agreement under which it will acquire 51% of Wethje Holding GmbH, a G

6 August 2014Amanda Jacob

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