Adhesives

Carbon Fibers

Scott Bader launches resins, gelcoats, adhesives for structural applications

Crestabond M7-04 is the company’s latest primer-less MMA structural adhesive.

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Epoxies

Huntsman acquires CVC Thermoset Specialties

Huntsman will pay $300 million for U.S.-based CVC Thermoset Specialties, which manufactures epoxies, toughening agents and other materials.

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The Single Cantilever Beam test for sandwich composites

After several years of research and development, the Single Cantilever Beam test method is in the process of standardization within ASTM's Committee D30 on Composites.

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Automotive

New Hexcel materials target marine, automotive, sporting goods

Hexcel is showcasing new composites technologies and parts that have been developed for the marine, automotive and sport industries.

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Pressure Vessels

Oxford Advanced Surfaces, 2-DTech to develop graphene-enabled surface treatments

Oxford’s Onto chemistry platform improves the adhesion of paints, coatings and adhesives to composite materials.

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Epoxies

ATL Composites celebrates 40-year anniversary

Looking ahead, the Australia-based company to translate its marine composites experience into new markets.

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Fortify launches photopolymer 3D printing system

The Continuous Kinetic Mixing (CKM) system combines fiber or particle additive reinforcement to photopolymers for electrical applications and more.

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Bonding/Welding

3M VHB tape provides solution for difficult-to-bond materials

The tape works as a bonding solution for LSE substrates like polypropylene, thermoplastic olefins and thermoplastic elastomers, as well as composite materials like glass-reinforced plastic or fiber-reinforced plastic.

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Construction

Researchers explore biomimetic approach for making adhesives tougher

A team from Purdue University takes inspiration from sea creatures to produce stronger adhesives with weaker bonds.

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Weaving

Greener camping: Sonic X breaks barriers

Prototype travel trailer generates excitement, leads to new commercial models.

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