Composite processing

New polyethylene material

DSM has introduced a range of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) material.

Thermoplastics welding technology wins innovation award

Hexcel has received a JEC award for a thermoplastic composite technology entitled Innovative Solutions for Welding (ISW).

Enzyme recycling process could break down plastics by 70%

Plastics organization AIMPLAS has helped develop a recycling processes based on enzymes that could break down plastics by 70%.

Ion beam scanning electron microscope

Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed a focused ion beam scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM) with a femtosecond laser.

Call for abstracts for Advanced Engineering show

The organizers of the Advanced Engineering Show have issued a call for abstracts.

Kordsa joins recycling project

Composites specialist Kordsa says that he has joined the EU-funded PolynSPIRE project.

Special Issue on In-line metrology, design optimization and material development in additive manufacturing

Innovation award for closed loop recycling

A closed loop epoxy recycling project has reportedly won a JEC innovation award.

PET foam production starts in China

Armacell says that it has started production of its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foam at a facility close to Shanghai, China.

Fire-resistant alternative to phenolics

Coes, a UK-based glass fiber manufacturer, has developed an alternative to phenolic resin that have fire resistant but are reportedly easier to use.