Glass Fibers

Carbon Fibers 22 Sep 2022

Advanced Fiberglass Industries: Composites enable innovation

With decades of composites design and fabrication experience, Dubai-based AFI turns problems into solutions.

Design/Simulation 21 Sep 2022

One-shot manufacture of 3D knitted hybrid thermoplastic composite structures

MAPICC 3D project replaces steel seat support in heavy-duty vehicle with a 3D knitted composite made from thermoplastic hybrid yarns comprising the matrix and reinforcing components.

Application 16 Sep 2022

Prefabricated composite panels, joining system ease catamaran construction

New Zealand-based G&T Marine reduces assembly and construction time with ATL Composites’ composite DuFLEX panels.

Markets 7 Sep 2022

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Kaneka Aerospace

Kaneka Aerospace is putting on two presentations demonstrating an E-glass prepreg and X-TP, a material with thermoset and thermoplastic benefits. Its booth displays new fire-retardant resin offerings.

Glass Fibers 7 Sep 2022

Ilium Composites transitions ULTImat chopped strand mats to 50% recycled polyester

The ULTImat Standard products range will be switched over to 100% recycled polyester within the next three years, according to the company.

Glass Fibers 19 Aug 2022

New Vixen Composites facility expands GFRP production capacity

The Airxcel brand boasts an expansive 60,000-square-foot facility in the heart of Elkhart, Indiana, to support increasing customer demand.

Weaving 15 Aug 2022

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Parabeam

Parabeam’s 3D E-glass woven fabrics, particularly ParaGlass and ParaTank, continue to advance composite sandwich structures with high flexibility, strength and application versatility.

Marine 8 Aug 2022

Dura Composites GRP grating installed at Shepperton Marina

Middlesex-based marina’s novel 26-berth concept now comprises the anti-slip mini-mesh composite grating, with a complete pontoon decking replacement program in the works.

CAMX 3 Aug 2022

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: SGL Carbon

SGL Carbon showcases its entire product portfolio, from carbon and oxidized fibers as well as textile semi-finished products to finished composite components for various industrial and automotive applications.