Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers have developed what they say is a more efficient method to measure residual stress in metal parts
28 November 2014
Southern Spars, part of the North Technology Group (NTG) and a specialist in carbon fiber spars and rigging, has acquired Future Fibres, based in Valencia,
28 November 2014
Encapsulating SiC nanoparticles in graphene prevents agglomeration in metal matrix composites.
28 November 2014Cordelia Sealy
Quick, efficient, and sustainable synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials using bacteria.
28 November 2014Cordelia Sealy
Industrial partners Safran and Albany have inaugurated their new composite part production plant in Commercy, Eastern France.
27 November 2014
3D Systems Corporation is to buy Cimatron Ltd, a provider of integrated 3D CAD/CAM software products, for around US$97 million.
27 November 2014
A forum for novel research featuring the important role of mechanics in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary areas of science.
27 November 2014Laney Zhou
Ultra Clean Holdings Inc, a developer and supplier of systems and subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment, flat panel, medical, energy and resea
27 November 2014
ASTM has issued a new standard covering interlaminar cracks, or cracks in between layers, in laminated composite materials.
27 November 2014
American Fine Sinter (AFS), a joint venture between Tokyo Sintered Metals (TSM) and Japan Powder Metallurgy (JPM) created in 2001, is planning a US$16 mill
26 November 2014
IDG Europe has developed a new solar panel featuring Dyneema fiber suitable for defensive use.
26 November 2014
New technology developed at the University of Southern Mississippi's school of polymers and high performance materials and Oregon State University uses nat
26 November 2014
EOS has introduced its new additive manufacturing (AM) consulting services at this year's EuroMold which took place in Frankfurt in November
26 November 2014
Amiantit Norway AS has signed a SEK115 million (€12.5 million) contract with Swedish municipal owned company AB Sydvatten to deliver Flowtite pipes for a 2
25 November 2014
Lucideon, a provider of materials development, testing and assurance, has launched a new Composites Information Service.
25 November 2014
Renishaw has developed an additive manufacturing (AM machine) designed specifically for production manufacturing.
25 November 2014
Swellable titanium carbide for cyclable capacitave energy storage.
25 November 2014David Bradley
Customized structures that offset ultrasound distortion.
25 November 2014
Confined surface phonon polaritons inhexagonal boron nitride exhibit unique metamaterial properties.
25 November 2014
Materialise NV has introduced build processor software for Concept Laser metal 3D printers.
25 November 2014
Composite Cluster Singapore (CCS) has conceived a technology that combines thermoplastic tape placement technology with robotics and laser technologies to
24 November 2014
NMC Resource Corporation has reported an 8% increase in molybdenum production and sales increased by 33% year-on-year for the nine months ended September 3
24 November 2014
Versarien Plc has formed a 50:50 joint venture with Dimar Limited, a tungsten carbide tool manufacturer based in Israel, to distribute a new range of tooli
24 November 2014
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24 November 2014
Gradient adhesives ensures joined parts stay joined.
24 November 2014
New polarizing filter that allows in more light, leading the way for mobile device displays.
24 November 2014
Drilling and construction company Tercel Oilfield Products has introduced a new series of roller cone drill bits.
21 November 2014
The UK composites industry celebrated its successes at the 2014 Composites UK Awards Dinner held on 11 November.
21 November 2014
CRP Technology has produced a carbon reinforced tennis racket with 3D printing.
21 November 2014
Concept Laser has founded a new subsidiary in the USA located in Dallas, Texas.
21 November 2014
3D printing and MIM giant ARC Group Worldwide Inc has reported results for its 2015 fiscal Q1 ended September 28, 2014.
20 November 2014
Composite Panel Building Systems (CPBS) has developed a fully composite structural insulated panel (C-SIP) suitable for insulating and sealing houses.
20 November 2014
EOS, recorded a 36 percent increase in turnover in its last financial year to reach sales of €177 million. As of October 2014, around 1,500 EOS systems wer
20 November 2014
Granta Design and Wichita State University's (WSU) National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP) have agreed that NCAMP's composite design and
20 November 2014
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20 November 2014Dominique Korporaal
A new approach for transferring thin film semiconductor films made from MoS2 onto substrates.
20 November 2014Laurie Donaldson
Injection molding specialist Phillips-Medisize Corp is expanding five of its Wisconsin facilities, include its metal injection molding (MIM) facility in Me
19 November 2014
Chemical giant Henkel and Quickstep, an Australian manufacturer of carbon fibre composite components, have tested Henkel’s Loctite benzoxazine resin in hig
19 November 2014
Siemens has updated its Fibersim composites engineering software with new functionality for bi-directional exchange of computer-aided engineering (CAE) and
19 November 2014
GE says that it plans to invest US$32 million to build a new research and education center focused on additive technologies in Pennsylvania.
19 November 2014
NASA's Langley Research Center has installed a huge robotic arm that can move in pre-programmed patterns to deposit carbon fibers and epoxy to make aerospa
18 November 2014
Carpenter Technology’s board of directors says that that Gregory A. Pratt will return as CEO of the company, effective immediately.
18 November 2014
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18 November 2014Stewart Bland
Boeing has signed a memorandum of agreement with Japanese composite supplier Toray Industries to expand its current contract for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
18 November 2014
The board of directors of Kennametal has appointed Donald A. Nolan as the company's president, chief executive officer (CEO) and member of the board, whil
18 November 2014
Separating of molybdenum disulfide monolayers.
18 November 2014David Bradley
A new technique to help produce more reliable and robust next generation photonic chips.
17 November 2014
Malvern Instruments has released new guidance on using automated image analysis to detect and quantify agglomerates.
17 November 2014
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17 November 2014
Hexcel has opened a new £6 million research and technology (R&T) facility at its Duxford, UK site.
17 November 2014
Cardiff University has invested in a Renishaw AM250 3D printing machine, adding laser melting to the University's additive manufacturing (AM) research and
17 November 2014
Self-doped superconductors at room temperature.
17 November 2014David Bradley
ASTM International Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys plans to run a workshop on the potential impacts of REACH, RoHS and conflict minerals on the m
14 November 2014
FORMAX, the manufacturer of carbon fibre and speciality reinforcements, has been awarded DNV classification for its range of glass multiaxial fabrics.
14 November 2014Mark Holmes
Wetzel Blade is developing a composite wind turbine blade, based on a space frame design, which can be easily transported and assembled on site, reducing t
14 November 2014Amanda Jacob
H.C. Starck has reached a settlement agreement in an ongoing patent infringement complaint with Ningxia Orient Tantalum Industry Co Ltd.
14 November 2014
Confirming the workings of an emerging class of materials.
14 November 2014
The Association For Manufacturing Technology and VDW Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association) have launched t
13 November 2014
A three-year industrial research project entitled ‘High-volume Lightweight Technologies for vehicle structures’ (HiLiTe) has been awarded funding by the UK
13 November 2014Mark Holmes
Mikrosam, a supplier of automated fibre placement and other composites processing equipment, held a seminar discussing automation in composites manufacturi
13 November 2014Amanda Jacob
Research and Markets has published a new report, “Additive Manufacturing Opportunities in the Metal Powders Industry: A 10-Year Market Forecast”
12 November 2014
Ahlstrom says its AceBlade Carbon unidirectional carbon fibre reinforcement has superior fatigue resistance and enhanced mechanical properties.
12 November 2014Amanda Jacob
Reuters has reported China’s silence on tungsten and molybdenum export quotes, leading to speculation that exports of the two metals won't be subjected to
12 November 2014
3A Composites Core Materials and composites consultancy STRUCTeam have developed structural design software to help boat builders and designers optimise n
12 November 2014Amanda Jacob
Canadian powder metal (PM) producer CVMR Corporation and AREVA Federal Services LLC (AFS), a U.S. subsidiary of AREVA that specialises in low-carbon power
11 November 2014
The Isle of Man has selected DONG Energy, Manx Tidal Energy Ltd and Tocardo Tidal Energy Ltd to develop an offshore wind farm and several tidal energy proj
11 November 2014Reg Tucker
The School of Engineering at Cardiff University and Haydale have announced new research demonstrating significant improvements in mechanical performance in
11 November 2014Mark Holmes
J.L. Becker, a Gasbarre Furnace group company, has installed two similar furnace systems for a domestic alloy manufacturer.
11 November 2014
CTruk is planning to develop a new site to build the larger support vessels required for the latest offshore wind farm projects.
11 November 2014Amanda Jacob
The Brazilian composites sector reported a revenue of US$ 325 million in the third quarter of 2014, 9.8% higher when compared to the previous three months,
10 November 2014Mark Holmes
ASTM International says that Katharine E Morgan, current ASTM vice president of technical committee operations, will succeed current ASTM president James A
10 November 2014
Scientists have made the first direct observations of a one-dimensional boundary separating two different, atom-thin materials.
10 November 2014
Composite Cluster Singapore Pte Ltd (CCS) and Componeering Inc. have signed an agreement to substantiate their collaboration regarding Componeering’s ESACo
10 November 2014Mark Holmes
From 27–30th October, 350 delegates, from over 30 countries, gathered at the Hilton hotel in Clearwater, FL for NuMAT 14.
10 November 2014Baptiste Gault
Molycorp Inc has reported consolidated net revenues in the third quarter of 2014 of US$123.9 million, a 6% increase over the preceding quarter.
10 November 2014
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Hardide Coatings has increased its installed capacity by nearly 50% to cope with increased demand for its range of nanostructured tungsten carbide coatings
7 November 2014
Combined Composite Technologies Ltd, part of Momentive Specialty Chemicals (Momentive CCT), has developed a specially-adapted training school in collaborat
7 November 2014Mark Holmes
Kennametal Inc has reported Q1 sales of US$695 million, compared with US$620 million in the same quarter last year, an increase of 12%.
7 November 2014
US private equity firms HGGC and Charlesbank Capital Partners, with portfolio company Citadel Plastics Holdings, have completed the acquisition of The Comp
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Carl Z Gasbarre, co-founder of Gasbarre Products Inc has announced his retirement from the company after 40 years of service, the MPIF reports.
6 November 2014
Composites UK, the accredited Trade Association for the UK composites industry, will support companies using composite materials in the marine and offshore
6 November 2014Mark Holmes
The UK's Secretary of State for the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), Dr Vince Cable MP, formally opened new facilities at the National
6 November 2014Amanda Jacob
Digital Metal, part of the Höganäs Group, has extended its 3D printing capability.
6 November 2014
Iranian researchers have reportedly designed and developed a wind-turbine generator using soft magnetic powder metallurgy technology.
6 November 2014
Toho Tenax has developed a carbon fibre prepreg that achieves rapid curing, enabling increased productivity in the manufacture of carbon fibre reinforced p
6 November 2014Amanda Jacob
Luxfer Holdings PLC, a global materials technology company and part of Magnesium Elektron Powders (MEP), has agreed to acquire the assets and business of T
5 November 2014
Exel Composites has announced a new strategy and long-term financial targets.
5 November 2014Amanda Jacob
A new way to measure the mechanical properties of soft contact lenses has been proposed by researchers at Georgia Tech.
5 November 2014Laurie Winkless
Your next filling may be 3D-printed, if the work from researchers at University Hospital Würzburg in Germany reaches maturity.
5 November 2014Laurie Winkless
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5 November 2014
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3A Composites, a division of Schweiter Technologies, is to acquire PNG Balsa.
4 November 2014Mark Holmes
Umicore says that its Q3 revenues were up slightly (+1%) compared to the same period in 2013.
4 November 2014
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4 November 2014
Automotive equipment supplier Faurecia has created a 50/50 joint venture with French agricultural cooperative Interval to develop and produce bio-sourced r
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Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc has posted molybdenum production from its Thompson Creek and Endako mines of 6.6 million pounds for the third quarter of
4 November 2014
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US Molybdenum mining company General Moly has posted net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2014 of US$3.2 million compared to net income of US$
3 November 2014
At the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), two photons were made to interact strongly using an ultra-thin glass fibre.
3 November 2014
The Journal of the European Ceramic Society is pleased to announce that financial support for projects is now available from the JECS Trust.
3 November 2014Jelena Petrovic
NetComposites is inviting speakers for its CompIC (Composites in Construction) conference taking place on 3 February 2015 in Amsterdam.
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Renishaw has obtained a compliance certificate from TÜV SÜD for its AM250 laser melting machine.
3 November 2014
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