Bonding/Welding

Thermoplastics

XlynX Materials releases new polymer molecular glue: BondLynx

"Hyper glue" adhesive forges new bonds at the molecular level to permanently adhere difficult-to-bond polymers.

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Bonding/Welding

DLR Institute of Structures and Design increases maturity of thermoplastic composite fuselage structures

Project with Airbus demonstrates OOA co-consolidated stringer-stiffened skin with resistance welded frame and cleats.

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Bonding/Welding

Northern Composites, Krayden discuss acquisition

Colorado-based distributor Krayden expands its composites industry presence with the acquisition of Northern Composites. Both companies talk about the deal.

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CTC GmbH and KTM E-Technologies develop innovative joining technologies for urban air mobility

Partnership develops lightweight approaches including Conexus technology for robotic ultrasonic welding of CFRP laminates.

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Sustainability

Bostik launches new offerings in high-performance specialty hot melt pellet, powder, web and film adhesives

With acquisition of Prochimir and Fixatti, Bostik aims to emphasize sustainability as one-stop solutions provider for global thermobonding market.

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Adhesives

Henkel develops REACH-compliant structural adhesive for aircraft interiors

FST-certified Loctite EA 9365FST reinforces and bonds thermoplastic and thermoset substrates and can serve as a matrix resin on fiberglass to strengthen the thin walls of thermoplastic assemblies

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Bonding/Welding

Solvay launches adhesive and surfacing technologies for the aerospace industry

New AeroPaste and BR 179 adhesive and surfacing technologies are expected to increase part assembly, processing efficiency for aerospace manufacturers.

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Henkel and BTG Labs partner to establish surface measurement standards

More comprehensive product specifications added to adhesive Technical Data Sheets, including the addition of water contact angles, aids in improving effective bonding results, performance.

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Thermoplastics

Reprocessable, repairable and recyclable epoxy resins for composites

CIDETEC matures 3R resins for aerospace applications via AIRPOXY program.

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Automation

WSU-NIAR adds automated TP welding and tape-slitting capabilities to ATLAS facility

Systems to aid in welding process developments for the joining of composite structures via fusion bonding, and support AFP demands.

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TOPCON24
Toray Advanced Composites
Compression Molding
Wabash
Kent Pultrusion
pro-set epoxy laminate infusion tool high temp Tg
CAMX 2024
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