Prepregs

Marine 24 Oct 2023

Hexcel presents HexPly prepregs geared toward marine

New intermediate and high modulus HexPly M79 composite materials are optimized for best-in-class performance.

Prepregs 27 Sep 2023

Cevotec Samba Pro installed in Fraunhofer IGCV AI research hall

Prepreg system is available to companies interested in exploring research in digitalization and AI for composites manufacture or to evaluate FPP-designed components.

Core 12 Sep 2023

Bespoke prepregs, cellular cores blend adaptability, resilience and performance

CAMX 2023: Patz Materials and Technologies extends its prowess in space and aerospace innovations to a novel prepreg with a high char yield matrix, and Carbon-Carbon Cellular Core.

Prepregs 11 Aug 2023

Covestro Adelie solar car makes debut in Leverkusen

The composites-intensive fourth-generation model by the Aachen-based Sonnenwagen team, backed by Covestro, prepares for the October 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

CAMX 11 Jul 2023

Hybrid prepreg maximizes performance of carbon fiber structures

CAMX 2023: Specialty Materials enhances its Hy-Bor portfolio of prepregs containing boron and carbon fibers, which are used to selectively reinforce aerospace, space and sport goods applications.

RTM 20 Jun 2023

Hexcel launches novel RTM resin, rapid-cure prepreg for aerospace

HexPly M51 prepreg and HiFlow HF610F-2 resin add to Hexcel’s delivery of faster cure cycles and thus higher production build rates.

Glass Fibers 26 May 2023

Understanding vacuum bagging layers in production, repair

Recognizing the functions of each layer in a vacuum bag schedule can help users discover what vacuum bag schedules work best for their application.

Aerospace 27 Apr 2023

NEXX Technologies NTB-500 BMI resin system provides OOA processing

Designed for use in high-temperature composite applications, the NTB-500 BMI resin system from NEXX Technologies is said to be available for use on all fabrics and unidirectional tapes.

Bonding/Welding 24 Apr 2023

Plant tour: Joby Aviation, Marina, Calif., U.S.

As the advanced air mobility market begins to take shape, market leader Joby Aviation works to industrialize composites manufacturing for its first-generation, composites-intensive, all-electric air taxi.