Renishaw has developed a laser melting additive-metal manufacturing process which can produce fully dense metal parts direct from 3D CAD data using a high
31 May 2012
Nanotech specialist Powdermet, a member of the Abakan group of companies, has worked with the US Army and the National Science Foundation to develop the MC
31 May 2012
Linde plans to showcase a new carbon potential control system that can improve the production process for sintered powder metal parts at PowderMet 2012, wh
31 May 2012
TAT Technologies will be opening a new technology development and training centre in St. Marys, Pa, USA, to provide practical workforce training to PM indu
31 May 2012
Space tourism company Virgin Galactic's space vehicle developer Scaled Composites has been granted an experimental launch permit from the Federal Aviation
31 May 2012Amanda Jacob
ebalta UK has added an ultra high temperature product for use in the automotive, aerospace and composite sectors to its range of epoxy tooling boards.
31 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Move designed to strengthen technical support of Technic's fast growing business in Asia.
30 May 2012Metal Finishing
Automotive interiors and electronics supplier Johnson Controls is applying its expertise in natural fibre processing technology to carbon fibre exterior bo
30 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Umeco Structural Materials' new MTM®47 out-of-autoclave capable, high service temperature, epoxy resin prepreg is designed for the manufacture of primary a
30 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Solomon Commercials Ltd, a manufacturer of refrigerated vehicle bodies, has made its assembly process faster by switching to Scott Bader’s Crestabond M1-30
30 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Decreases seen in both shipments and bookings for printed circuit boards.
29 May 2012Metal Finishing
Jushi USA has announced a price increase for all its glass fibre reinforcements, including direct and multi-end roving products, chopped strands, chopped s
29 May 2012Amanda Jacob
TenCate Advanced Composites has completed the acquisition of thermoplastic composites specialist Performance Materials Corporation (PMC) Baycomp.
29 May 2012Amanda Jacob
ANDRITZ HYDRO Hammerfest has successfully supplied electrical power to the grid from its 1 MW HS1000 tidal turbine installed in Scotland. The turbine's com
29 May 2012Amanda Jacob
New race car manufacturer McLaren GT plans to establish an engineering and vehicle assembly facility close to the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking
28 May 2012Amanda Jacob
The administrators of Lola Cars and Lola Composites have cut 73 jobs at the two companies while the search for new owners continues.
28 May 2012Amanda Jacob
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28 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Leading coatings association warns that premature governmental action could jeopardize efforts in harmonizing regulations between Canada and the U.S.
27 May 2012Metal Finishing
An infra-red heating system from Heraeus Noblelight is being used in the processing of the composite rear spar assembly of the Airbus 350 XWB aircraft at G
27 May 2012Amanda Jacob
As part of a press trip organised by Reed Exhibitions Deutschland on behalf of its COMPOSITES EUROPE 2012 trade show, a group of journalists were invited t
26 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Plant to accommodate the production of the newly designed Chevrolet Colorado midsize pick-up truck.
25 May 2012Metal Finishing
Leading developer and provider of high- performance protective coatings recognized for recruiting military personnel.
25 May 2012Metal Finishing
Fiberspar Corporation, a US manufacturer of spoolable composite pipe for the oil and gas industry, has broken ground for a new sales and manufacturing cent
25 May 2012Amanda Jacob
A new ASTM International standard covering damage resistance testing of sandwich constructions will be useful for designers of composite sandwich structure
25 May 2012Amanda Jacob
The solar powered aircraft Solar Impulse is to attempt its longest flight, from Switzerland to Africa.
25 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Custom paint finishing system designer/fabricator featured in a two-minute “spotlight” of capability and manufacturing ability.
24 May 2012Metal Finishing
Morris Technologies, Inc (MTI) has been awarded its second Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the US federal government.
24 May 2012
Alcoa has built a greenfield aluminium lithium facility to create alloys for aerospace.
24 May 2012
Intertek, a provider of quality and safety solutions, has acquired VIGALAB, a testing laboratory supporting the mineral and mining industry in Chile.
24 May 2012
GTSO has identified two tungsten mining entities for potential acquisition, joint venture and partnership in the US and one in the Canada.
24 May 2012
Magellan Aerospace Corp has been awarded a contract with The Boeing Company for the continuation of the production of complex, hardmetal structural assembl
24 May 2012
ATW Companies Inc showcased its ATW Medical brand with metal injection moulding (MIM) moving parts at the MD&M East Exposition, which took place from 22-24
24 May 2012
Divestiture will allow greater focus on advanced composite materials and separation technology applications.
23 May 2012Metal Finishing
Doug Mattscheck , formerly with AGY, to take the helm on May 29.
23 May 2012Metal Finishing
Collier Research Corporation has announced the release of HyperSizer® v6.2, the latest version of its structural sizing and analysis software used in the s
22 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Redesign improves functionality as well as accessibility on a global level.
22 May 2012Metal Finishing
Elsevier, Inc, publisher of Metal Powder Report, has named Reginald Tucker editor in chief of the magazine, effective 1 June. Tucker steps in for longtime
22 May 2012
ASTM Committee B09 on Metal Powders and Metal Powder Products has issued a new brochure outlining its scope and activities, and inviting interested individ
22 May 2012Joe Capus
The South African Department of Energy has selected one of the most prominent wind energy contractors to build five new wind farm projects in the country.
22 May 2012Robin Whitlock
FORMAX has announced that its range of carbon fibre multiaxial fabrics has been awarded the DNV materials qualification for use in a lifeboats and other ma
22 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Umeco’s Structural materials operations in Derby and Manchester in the UK have been awarded certification to aerospace best practice standard AS9100C.
21 May 2012Amanda Jacob
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21 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Earnings in the Brazilian composite materials industry totalled US$366 million in the first quarter of 2012, up 2.5% growth on the first quarter of 2011, a
19 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Lola Group Holdings Ltd has issued a statement announcing its decision to appoint an administrator to Lola Cars International Ltd and Lola Composites Ltd.
18 May 2012Amanda Jacob
US Liner Company is re-launching its Bulitex and Bulitex Hybrid glass reinforced polypropylene composite sheet for the transportation industry.
18 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Newly released Federal Reserve report shows reflects 1.1% increase in output; revisions issued for February and March.
17 May 2012Metal Finishing
Composite structures specialist Comtek Advanced Structures has reduced its aircraft part repair turnaround times to an average of 15 calendar days in the f
17 May 2012Amanda Jacob
The German Nordex Group has announced an 8.3 percent increase in sales in the first quarter of 2012 (€198.3 million compared with €183.1 m last year), but
17 May 2012Robin Whitlock
GTSO Resources, a company which explores rare earth minerals and precious metals production around the world is currently in Vancouver, British Columbia, t
17 May 2012
A top U.S. government agency, the Department of the Interior (DOI), has announced that it intends to proceed with a review of plans by Atlantic Grid Holdin
17 May 2012Robin Whitlock
High-performance coating products from Akzo Nobel chosen to refurbish portions of the famed Maracanã Stadium and the Grêmio Arena in Porto Alegre.
16 May 2012Metal Finishing
Metalformers anticipate softer sales over the next three months.
16 May 2012Metal Finishing
Benteler-SGL GmbH & Co KG has invested €36 million in a new plant in Austria to manufacture automotive components made of carbon composites.
16 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Representatives of the Serbian Government and Securum Equity Partners Europe have signed a memorandum regarding construction of what is claimed to be the l
16 May 2012Robin Whitlock
A report from GBI Research says that at the end of 2010, North American region contributed around 13.2 billion metric tons towards global iron ore reserves
16 May 2012
Arkema increased its presence at American Coatings Show 2012, which took place in May in Indianapolis, USA, following its acquisition of the Cook Composit
16 May 2012
Garner, a manufacturer of high performance alloys such as hastelloy, inconel and titanium for the aerospace, automotive, instrumentation and the oil and ga
16 May 2012
The global market for aluminium is forecast to reach 71.2 million tons by the year 2018, says a new report from Global Industry Analysts, Inc (GIA).
16 May 2012
AOC's new Vipel® F010-H2O-00 vinyl ester resin is certified to the NSF/ANSI 61: Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects standard.
16 May 2012Amanda Jacob
DSM Composite Resins has announced a price increase for its complete portfolio of unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins.
16 May 2012Amanda Jacob
A New Zealand professor has made electric guitars via additive manufacturing (AM).
15 May 2012
1,300 square feet added to meet growing demand.
15 May 2012Metal Finishing
Brazilian company Edra Equipamentos has created an ATM booth using composite resins partially derived from renewable resources from Elekeiroz SA.
15 May 2012Amanda Jacob
SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, is exhibiting at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in Queensland, Australia, this month.
15 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Deal broadened to include other cobalt-based Nanovate (TM) coatings systems and a new field repair process recently developed by Integran.
14 May 2012Metal Finishing
Latest survey reflects slightly diminished sentiment—but still strong overall outlook—among automotive supply base.
14 May 2012Metal Finishing
Surgical instrument provider Roboz is now offering new dissecting scissors with tungsten carbide and ceramic-coated blades, which, at 15 mm, are the smalle
14 May 2012
The 2012 Shanghai PM Expo, which was sponsored by Höganäs, reflected the international nature of the industry, as well as the growing Chinese market share.
14 May 2012
Umeco will be promoting its new branding at the 2012 SAMPE 2012 trade show in Baltimore this month.
14 May 2012Amanda Jacob
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14 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Technic.com/eu showcases an expanded product line and region-specific news and events.
13 May 2012Metal Finishing
Four individuals recognized for distinguished service to the industry.
13 May 2012Metal Finishing
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been honoured with the Grand Prize during the 2012 Hermes Awards for Innovation.
12 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Carbon fibre manufacturer Zoltek Companies Inc reports net revenues of US$47 million for the second quarter of its 2012 fiscal year, an increase of 26.7% o
11 May 2012Amanda Jacob
A partnership between Chinese company Yingli Green Energy, EDF Consultoria and the State of Rio de Janeiro is bringing solar power to Brazil’s most presti
11 May 2012Robin Whitlock
Bayer MaterialScience plans to establish a global wind energy competence and development centre at its site in Otterup, Denmark, to coordinate the developm
11 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Advanced high-strength steel (AHSS), aluminium, magnesium, titanium and carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) each has its own set of cost, availability,
11 May 2012Amanda Jacob
George Gallager named applications specialist.
10 May 2012Metal Finishing
US business aircraft maker Hawker Beechcraft Inc has filed for reorganisation under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code.
10 May 2012Amanda Jacob
The EURECOMP project will hold its first training event, focusing on the recycling of thermoset composites, in Brussels on 22 May.
10 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Unitech Composites and Structures has invested in non-destructive inspection (NDI) equipment to aid its production and inspection processes.
10 May 2012Amanda Jacob
DeVilbiss, Binks and Owens Community College team up to educate coatings professionals.
9 May 2012Metal Finishing
Features include events listings and meeting schedule as well as latest association news.
9 May 2012Metal Finishing
AGY has increased production of its S-2 Glass® fibre reinforcements by 20% to meet growth in demand from aerospace and industrial markets.
9 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Composite materials supplier Umeco's stand at the All-Energy 2012 renewable energy trade show will feature a model of Renewergen Ltd’s Sea-Spider, a 70 m d
9 May 2012Amanda Jacob
iTSCi, a joint industry programme of traceability and due diligence designed to address concerns over 'conflict minerals' from central Africa, has accepted
9 May 2012
It will reportedly be the only independent wind turbine testing site in the German federal state of Schleswig-Holstein.
9 May 2012Robin Whitlock
38 of GE's 2.5 MW wind turbines will be used for projects in northern Poland, and the company will also build a service centre to provide long-term local s
9 May 2012Robin Whitlock
Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS), PLANSEE SE, AVL List GmbH, SCHOTT AG and the Jülich Research Center have successfully com
9 May 2012
Dynamet Technology, Inc has received qualification approval from Boeing for the supply of Ti-6Al-4V alloy products for structural components on commercial
9 May 2012
Innovative Composites International Inc (ICI) has announced an agreement to supply its EcoScape™ composite modular homes for a housing project in Antigua.
9 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Manufacturing sector continues upward trend.
9 May 2012Metal Finishing
Umeco’s Structural Materials business has signed an agreement with Canadian motorsports organisation Multimatic Motorsports to sponsor two Aston Martin Van
8 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Lignol Energy Corporation, a technology company specialising in advanced biofuels and renewable chemicals, has become a member of the Oak Ridge Carbon Fibr
8 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Swiss company Gurit and Sino Composite of China have signed a long-term agreement under which Gurit will supply balsa core materials to Sino for the Chines
8 May 2012Amanda Jacob
International machine tool specialist Mag has developed a high-torque T-Rex spindle available on four-axis 1250/1600 HMCs for the machining of hardmetal.
8 May 2012
Bodycote plans to open a new surface technology plant in Houston, Texas, USA.
8 May 2012
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8 May 2012Amanda Jacob
The company blames the U.S. market and regulatory conditions for postponing installation of the offshore prototype near Cape Charles, Va. - which the Virgi
8 May 2012David Hopwood
Specialist engineering and manufacturing company Formaplex has increased production space by a further 30% with the opening of a new 15 000 ft2 factory.
7 May 2012Amanda Jacob
University Racing Eindhoven (URE) has developed a hybrid composite wheel for this year’s Formula Student competition using Huntsman Advanced Materials' epo
7 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Wind turbine blade manufacturer LM Wind Power says that although its 2011 financial results are in line with expectations for the year, they are disappoint
6 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Airtech, a manufacturer of processing materials for the composites and tooling industries, showed its latest products and services for the resin infusion p
5 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Randy Francisco named general manager; Dennis Buhl appointed business development manager.
4 May 2012Metal Finishing
AIMPLAS is coordinating a European project called MAC-RTM, which is aiming to develop a system for curing resins using microwaves.
4 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Total affiliate CCP Composites has sold its shares in North American distributor Composites One to GLS Composites Distribution Corporation, which is owned
4 May 2012Amanda Jacob
First Wind has started construction of its first wind project in Washington state - the 105 MW Palouse Wind farm in northern Whitman County.
4 May 2012Kari Williamson
Neal Orringer, Director of Manufacturing, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manufacturing and Industrial Base Policy, will discuss th
3 May 2012Metal Finishing
RHC Lifting Ltd has commissioned and supplied its first Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) to GKN Aerospace’s new composite wing structures manufacturing and a
3 May 2012Amanda Jacob
ACCIONA Windpower is installing two of its AW-3000/116, 3 MW wind turbines at Pioneer Grove in Cedar County, Iowa, USA, marking the first installation of t
3 May 2012Kari Williamson
Lockheed Martin has partnered with Ingersoll Machine Tools Inc to develop an improved software package for the programming of automated fibre placement equ
3 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Contracts signed for wind turbines in the second half of 2011 for delivery in 2013 fell 4% to €0.91 million/MW from 6 months earlier, with overcapacity and
3 May 2012Kari Williamson
Kaman Aerospace Group Inc and Kineco Pvt Ltd have announced an agreement to form a company in India to manufacture composite structures for aerospace, medi
3 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Advance Auto Parts has launched a new line of platinum ceramic brake pads, Wearever Platinum, said to deliver a quieter stop and better stopping power than
3 May 2012Kari Williamson
NASF outlines primary objectives for 2012, calls for broader industry support.
2 May 2012Metal Finishing
Zyvex Technologies and ENVE Composites have announced an exclusive partnership to provide a bicycle rim for downhill mountain bikes that uses nano-enhanced
2 May 2012Amanda Jacob
RenewableUK says the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England's (CPRE) concern about over-development of onshore wind turbines is “misplaced”, as the a
2 May 2012Kari Williamson
Amber Composites will feature in the UK government’s Make it in Great Britain exhibition, which takes place in London during the Olympic and Paralympic Gam
2 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Vestas' loss almost doubled in the first quarter (Q1) of 2012 to €162 million, compared with a loss of €85m in the same period last year, as the company co
2 May 2012Kari Williamson
A team led by Surmet has won a Phase II Award from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop optical ceramic manufacturable grade
2 May 2012Kari Williamson
Hexcel has officially opened an extension to its prepreg facility in Stade, Germany, which will increase plant capacity to support increasing build rates f
2 May 2012Amanda Jacob
France's PLC Holding has acquired the American manufacturer of industrial ovens for the aerospace, automotive, composite and finishing industries, Wisconsi
2 May 2012Kari Williamson
Coatings systems pass aerospace material specification testing.
1 May 2012Metal Finishing
Key economic indicator shows continuous growth in manufacturing.
1 May 2012Metal Finishing
Victrex Polymer Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with Umeco under which Umeco will market release films made from Victrex's APTIV® film, whi
1 May 2012Amanda Jacob
Carpenter Technology Corporation saw a 15% increase in its net income to US$33 million in the third quarter (Q3) of 2011/12, as net sales reached US$539.9m
1 May 2012Kari Williamson
Ceradyne saw a near wipe-out of its net income with a fall of 84% to US$3.8 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2012 as the company was hit by a sharp dec
1 May 2012Kari Williamson
The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the month of April.
1 May 2012Amanda Jacob