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Bombardier wins award for resin transfer infusion wing
The MacRobert Award 2019 recognizes reduction in parts, fasteners and weight using pioneering advanced composites technology.
Read MoreUMaine Composites Center's 3D printer named world's largest
The university now holds world records for the largest prototype polymer 3D printer, largest solid 3D-printed object and largest 3D-printed boat.
WatchFiberCore and Canadian Mat Systems announce license agreement for FRP construction mats
Patented InfraCore composite technology will be used to develop new temporary foundation solution for Canadian and international customers.
Read More2019 CAMX award, ACE winners illustrate industry trends
Among this year’s award winners are Continental Structural Plastics, the Institut fur Textiltecnik of RWTH Aachen University, LyondellBasell, Fortify, Spirit AeroSystems and more.
Read More5G-enabled smart cities bring opportunities for pultruded composites
A recent report explores the utility of radio frequency-transparent pultruded composite materials for integrating 5G mobile networks into urban infrastructure.
Read MoreFRP bridge prototype uses large-scale 3D printing
Royal HaskoningDHV, CEAD and DSM produced a pedestrian bridge prototype using large-scale additive manufacturing of continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics.
WatchNational Composites Week: Improving Lives
As we celebrate National Composites Week, here are just a few of the many ways the composites industry is working to improve our lives.
WatchSmarter Building Systems develops fire-retardant epoxy
The epoxy is designed to be an affordable but effective fire protection solution that is also environmentally safe.
Read MoreFiberCore Europe partners with Sustainable Infrastructure Systems to produce composite bridges in Australia
Patented technology used in more than 900 bridges and lock gates worldwide will have up to 40% recycled plastic by 2021.
Read MoreAWEA reports record U.S. wind farm activity in Q2 2019
The U.S. wind project pipeline grew 7% in the second quarter, with 7,290 megawatts in new construction and advanced development activity announced.
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