2013 SAMPE Long Beach new product showcase
The SAMPE 2013 trade show (May 6-9, in Long Beach, Calif.) was the venue for introductions of a large number of new composite materials, technologies and manufacturing processes. Here's the HPC editorial staff's compilation of what was on display.

Infusion molding supplies
Airtech International brought several new products to JEC Europe 2013.

JEC Europe 2013 new product showcase
The JEC Europe 2013 trade show (March 12-14, at the Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris, France) was the venue for introductions of a large number of new composite materials, technologies and manufacturing processes. Here's the CT editorial staff's compilation of what was on display.

Biz Briefs: March 2013 HPC
Business briefs from Hexcel, Bell-Boeing, Gougeon Brothers, Airtech, Magnolia and M1 Composites Technology.

Airtech celebrates 40th year with new Web site launch
A new logo will identify the U.S.-headquartered Airtech Advanced Materials Group (Huntington Beach, Calif.) and its global manufacturing locations throughout 2013.

IBEX 2012 Review
Under the banner “The Future of Marine Technology,” the 22nd International BoatBuilders’ expo confronts a brave new world.

Infusion of aerostructures: Doubling down on the details
For this carbon-fiber composite manufacturer, little things make big differences in a not-quite-new but still novel double-bag infusion technique.

Resin infusion supplies
Airtech International Inc. (Huntington Beach, Calif.) introduced several new products at JEC Europe 2012.

Composites as costume: Manga masterpieces
Sophisticated design meets composite materials and manufacturing in cosplay application.

Sealant tape, release films
Airtech International has introduced a new high-tack vacuum bag sealant tape and two new release films.

JEC Europe 2012 report
A big, busy show and a big variety of new developments boded well for the industry’s future.

News Briefs: May 22, 2012
Airtech transitions to new aerospace quality standard; SCIGRIP names Marineware as U.K. distributor.

Tooling boards improve processes
In the composites industry, many parts are the product of one-off or few-of-a-kind production programs. In response, tooling material suppliers today provide an increasing variety of relatively inexpensive materials grouped under the heading of tooling board.

JEC Paris 2011 Review
This annual Paris trade event’s statistics signal an advanced composites resurgence.

Self-releasing tubular bagging film
Airtech has developed Dahlar Release Bag 500, a self-releasing multi-layer bagging film for direct contact with prepreg for fabrication of hollow parts.

JEC Composites Paris: 2011 Product Showcase
The news from this annual Parisian in-gathering of composites professionals is heavily weighted toward automotive lightweighting.

News Briefs: May 17, 2011
ACG awarded OOA contract from U.S. Navy; Airtech Europe installs large cutting table for vacuum bag kitting; CCMRD expands; Composites Resources adds equipment; Synergy Composites accredited to ISO9001; Miltec adds Barbara Ann Mayfield

Double-bag infusion: 70% fiber volume?
A double vacuum-bag system and tight process control enable repeatable fiber volumes of 60 to 70 percent and improves consistency of infused laminates.

U.S. Air Force to offer composites bonding and joining program
The Air Force Manufacturing Problem Prevention Program meeting will be held Nov. 9 at The Aerospace Corp. in El Segundo, Calif. It's free and open to all U.S. citizens.

Release film, pressure-sensitive tape
Airtech International recently introduced Wrightlon 3700, a release film designed for low-cost applications.

Release film, pressure-sensitive tape and tooling epoxy
Airtech International has recently introduced several new products.

SAMPE 2010 Seattle Showcase
SAMPE’s first-ever foray into Boeing Country wrapped up with the M&P organization’s biggest draw this decade.

2010 SAMPE Europe/JEC Paris Showcase
Record crowds and reignited technological development testified to the composite industry’s renewed health and the recent recession’s demise.

Orion re-entry system: Composites displace metal
World’s largest heat shield updates metal design with out-of-autoclave process.

IBEX 2009 Marine Composites Showcase
The 19th International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference endures the economic “perfect storm” on the Florida coast and looks forward to fairer weather inland.

Peel ply for polyesters, epoxies
Airtech has extended its Econostitch peel ply product line by adding Econostitch G to the family.

Airtech expands European facility
The manufacturer of vacuum supplies for composites manufacturing has added 8,000 sq-m to its Luxbembourg facility to accommodate increased demand.

Vulcanizing elastomer for reusable vacuum bags
Airtech has introduced the new Multi-Bag (LH) 750 ml Cartridge, used in conjunction with the Airtech Sprayable Multi-Bag Kit.

JEC COMPOSITES 2009 Product Showcase
Despite the doleful state of the global economy, the turnout in Paris — exhibitors and visitors — proved surprisingly strong.

JEC Composites 2009 showcase
 Despite the doleful state of the global economy, the turnout in Paris — exhibitors and visitors — proved surprisingly strong.

Nylon peel ply materials
Airtech has extended its Econostitch peel ply product line with the addition of Econostitch 66 and 5445.

SAMPE Europe/JEC Composites 2009 preview
SAMPE Europe’s 30th annual spring conclave and the nearby JEC Composites Show characterize the latest in material and process technologies.

Show reports: SAMPE Tech, SME Tooling for Composites and Composites Europe
HPC was on the road — a lot — during the last two months, attending a number of conferences and exhibitions including its own CompositesWorld Expo held in Schaumburg, Ill. on Sept. 2-5 (see HPC’s extensive Expo coverage in the Learn More box at right).

SAMPE ’08 technology showcase
Billed as the world’s largest advanced materials trade event, SAMPE’s 2008 Symposium and Exhibition returned to Long Beach.

Contact spray adhesive - 4/1/2008
Airtech Advanced Materials Group (Huntington Beach, Calif.) has introduced what the company says is an improved version of EconoTac 2, an affordable contact spray adhesive designed for temporary bonding applications. It can be used to hold dry fabric, core and processing materials in place when using resin infusion

Contact spray adhesive
Airtech Advanced Materials Group (Huntington Beach, Calif.) has introduced what the company says is an improved version of EconoTac 2, an affordable contact spray adhesive designed for temporary bonding applications. It can be used to hold dry fabric, core and processing materials in place when using resin infusion

Out-of-autoclave tooling gets out of the blocks
General aviation aircraft manufacturer adopts new oven-cure tooling.

Bagging films, breather plies
Airtech Advanced Materials Group (Huntington Beach, Calif.) has introduced new Stretchlon 350-HT (high temperature) bagging films, part of the Stretchlon family for vacuum infusion applications. Designed for use with all standard epoxy resin systems (not recommended for polyesters and vinyl esters), the films feature

Composites Polycon 2007 Showcase
Tampa show attendance is up despite slow economy. ACMA reschedules 2008 show.

Sprayable vacuum bag, film adhesive - 8/1/2007
Airtech Advanced Materials Group (Huntington Beach, Calif.) has introduced the Sprayable Multi-Bag Kit to replace the company’s discontinued Brush Bag Kit. The new kit features a 750-ml replaceable cartridge, spray gun, regulator and mixer and is designed to provide a quicker, cleaner way to create a reusable silicone

Sprayable Vacuum Bag, Film Adhesive
Airtech Advanced Materials Group (Huntington Beach, Calif.) has introduced the Sprayable Multi-Bag Kit to replace the company’s discontinued Brush Bag Kit. The new kit features a spray gun, a regulator, a mixer and 750-ml replaceable cartridge, and is designed to provide a quicker, cleaner way to create a reusable

Blended Wing UAV
Unique unmanned craft's robust composite design a plus for rough duty.

Carbon car hood: Class A and cost-effective
Resin film infusion, electroformed nickel tooling meet Aston Martin quality and cost targets.

JEC Composites 2006 Product Showcase - 7/1/2006
Advanced composites continue to lead the economic upswing in the composites industry.

Taking Up Tooling Boards
Tooling Board ManufacturersEpoxy and polyurethane tooling boards are a standby for creating models or low-run-production tooling.

SAMPE Europe/JEC Composites 2005
Advanced materials reap rewards, enter new arenas of application in annual Parisian showcase.

The craft of aircraft repair
As the use of composites on commercial and military aircraft grows, repair facilities seek more science in what remains a primarily manual art.

Distributors and their role
These key players in the supply chain provide indispensable services not just in the commodity markets but in advanced material arenas as well.

Tooling roundup: New materials, new methods
"Ingenuity" describes new tooling approaches for composites manufacturing.

Tubular composite core stiffens launch vehicle structure
ChamberCore, an alternative to traditional sandwich laminates, also improves vibro-acoustic damping.

SAMPE Wrap Up And Product Showcase
Exhibitions on both sides of the Atlantic spur optimism and spotlight innovative technology.

JEC Composites 2003 SAMPE Europe Conference Review
Paris is the debut stage for a galaxy of composites industry innovations.