Perspectives and Provocations

Machining/Drilling 15 Jul 2021

Leuco PCD cutting tools enable high surface quality with long tool life

Leuco’s pure diamond milling, drilling and cutting tools achieve surface and durability requirements for CFRP automotive and aerospace components.

15 Jul 2021

SGL Carbon SE publishes half-year preliminary sales and earning figures, raises forecast for 2021

According to preliminary figures, SGL Carbon expects group sales for the first half of 2021 to reach around €496 million, up about 9% compared to last year.

Marine 15 Jul 2021

Adapting composites 3D printing to evolving needs

Continuous fiber printing pioneer increases print cell options, size, hybridization and simulation capability for expanded applications.

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14 Jul 2021

Composites resin producer AOC acquired by Lone Star

AOC’s strength in the production and formulation of unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins and other solutions are expected to align with Lone Star’s specialty chemical and manufacturing businesses.

14 Jul 2021

Cevotec’s management grows through partnership with GFM

GFM’s investment in Cevotec has potential to broaden GFM’s activities in the field of composite processing and grow new technology and business opportunities.

Aerospace 14 Jul 2021

Virgin Galactic completes first fully crewed spaceflight

All-composite VSS Unity completes the company’s fourth rocket-powered spaceflight and the first with a full crew.

Aerospace 14 Jul 2021

Virgin Orbit automates composites machining processes for LauncherOne rockets

Part of the company’s larger strategy for reducing cycle times and labor costs on its composite-intensive rockets, a customized machine center from Multiax America solves composite machining challenges.

Sustainability 13 Jul 2021

Mighty Buildings raises $100 million to make carbon-neutral, 3D-printed construction a reality

Funding accelerates carbon neutrality roadmap which includes research and development of new composite materials produced from recycled or bio-based feedstock for net-zero construction by 2028.

Thermoplastics 13 Jul 2021

Avient launches moisture-resistant nylon long fiber thermoplastic composite

Nylon 6 and 6/6-based Complēt composite effectively prolongs the effectiveness of a part’s structural capabilities in humid environments and features a smooth surface appearance.