Workforce Development
ASCEND program update: Designing next-gen, high-rate auto and aerospace composites
GKN Aerospace, McLaren Automotive and U.K.-based partners share goals and progress aiming at high-rate, Industry 4.0-enabled, sustainable materials and processes.
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Toray, University of Chicago speed up polymer recycling R&D
A jointly developed multi-scale computational predictive technique can accurately predict viscoelasticity from the chemical structures of polymers, ramping up product maturation.
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Chemnitz University of Technology receives €6 million to expand research into "green" carbon fiber
Carbon LabFactory and InnoCarbEnergy project conduct R&D across entire value chain from raw materials through processes to structures and systems on a pilot line with technology demonstrators.
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The Native Lab launches composites course training membership plan
Courses that touch on the fundamentals of composite materials, design, analysis and more are available for individuals and companies alike through TNL’s online platform.
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Pusan National University researchers introduce method to enhance thermally conductive composites
The proposed method has the potential to control the orientation of composite fillers without surface modification, improving thermal management.
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Norco Composites awarded new contracts, recruits to bolster workforce
High demand for Norco’s composites expertise in the defense, aerospace and subsea markets has led to the company’s investment in 10+ new workers and specialist training programs and facility developments.
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TPRC training courses target thermoplastic composites
Three upcoming in-person thermoplastic composites courses, ranging from entry-level to advanced, are organized to enhance composites professionals’ knowledge in this burgeoning field.
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TRB Lightweight Structures partners with University of Bristol to broaden PFA offerings
Knowledge Transfer Partnership project aims to develop novel and improved PFA resin formulations for composite applications.
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Rice University turns asphaltene into graphene for composites
University scientists use novel flash Joule heating process to convert crude oil byproduct into graphene, to then be mixed with composites for thermal, anti-corrosion and 3D-printing applications.
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UD’s Center for Composite Materials hosts NASA University Leadership Initiative
October meeting of industry, government and academic accentuates the University of Delaware’s study of research and technology barriers in UAM using its new class of composite materials, TuFF.
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