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In this webinar, we will present examples of multilayer characterization using novel “high magnification” optics to provide enhanced spatial resolution.
With the use of fiber reinforced polymer set to rocket in the automotive industry, Stella Job asks whether the same is possible for ships.
Lanxess says that it plans to increase its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in product development.
Gurit has reported net sales of CHF428.5 million for the first nine months of 2019, an increase of 45.1%.
Scott Bader and material supplier Shape Corp says that they have produced the auto industry’s first curved pultruded carbon fiber bumper beam.
Components in medium to high volume require lean manufacturing technologies that allow for efficient material usage and precise, reproducible production.
BASF has developed a polyamide 6 particle foam that it says has high temperature and chemical resistance when in contact with fuels, oils and lubricants.
Lanxess has added two new materials to its Durethan TC range of thermally conductive polyamide compounds.
Scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute have researched a way to develop flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) more quickly.
According to a study run by Aachen University, tape inserts offer enormous potential for injection molding parts.
Composites UK has published a good practice guide covering the fire performance of fiber reinforced polymer composites (FRPs).
Plastics technology center AIMPLAS says that it is working on a project aimed at developing a ‘smart’ system for the plastics sector.
Production machines do not utilize the full diversity of composite materials, To exploit this diversity, production machines have to be flexible as well.
While maximum theoretical carbon yield for the carbonisation of viscose fibres is 44%, in reality the carbon yield is just in the range of 20%.
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