Fabrics/Preforms
WMG prototypes CFRP frame for Very Light Rail (VLR) demonstration vehicle
Braided thermoplastic composite frame enables lightweight, recyclability and high-volume manufacturing.
Read MoreDARPA presents TFF program for low-cost composites for defense
Results reviewed at SAMPE 2019 show new materials and side-by-side comparisons of thermoset, thermoplastic, HP-RTM and press-forming, including PtFS molding cell.
WatchHexcel fabrics chosen for Sunseeker performance cruiser
Hexcel’s HiMax Dot Pattern Adhesive fabrics have been chosen for resin infusion of Sunseeker’s newest high-performance luxury yacht.
Read MoreZero-waste: New process, equipment recycles prepreg, tape offal
Technology provides sustainable approach to reusing valuable thermoplastic scrap in chips-based laminate.
WatchAhlstrom-Munksjö introduces HighFlow Marine glass and carbon fiber reinforcement fabrics
The HighFlow Marine product range consists of several unidirectional and biaxial reinforcement fabrics, with various infusion speeds for marine manufacturing.
Read MoreJEC World 2019: Cevotec engine nacelle demonstrator
Automated layup of multiple materials onto honeycomb core for 3D parts proven with Safran Nacelles collaboration.
Read MoreSpar forming simplified
Adapting its Automated Stiffener Forming (ASF) technology to build spars directly in female molds, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems anticipates dramatic drops in cycle time and manufacturing cost.
Read MoreJEC World 2019 briefs
JEC briefs on Bindatex, FILL, Solvay, Henkel, Web Industries, Cobra, PolyOne, GKN Fokker, Thomas Technik + Innovation and Hyosung Advanced Materials.
Read MoreJEC World 2019: Center for Composites Materials, University of Delaware
The Center for Composite Materials (CCM) at the University of Delaware introduced at JEC a new fiber-based product called TuFF (Tailored Universal Feedstock for Forming).
Read MoreJEC World 2019: Kordsa
Kordsa has, in a just a few short years, transformed itself into a major supplier in the composites supply chain.
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