Prepregs
Joby Aviation advances toward FAA certification, highlights Toray prepreg and Coriolis AFP machines
Joby Aviation aims for FAA Part 135 certificate by end of 2022 and launch of commercial service by 2024 as it completes first production-intent aircraft from its pilot manufacturing facility; composites play a key role.
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Plant tour: Qarbon Aerospace, Milledgeville, Ga. and Red Oak, Texas
Veteran aerostructures Tier 1 transforms into 21st century leader in thermoplastic composites and multiple new markets.
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Isovolta Group features high-performance Cerapreg material
The silicate-ceramic material is able to withstand high temperatures while offering a weight reduction of up to 40%.
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Teijin Ltd. expands thermoplastic prepreg lineup
CFRTP intermediate materials are now offered with PP, PC and PA matrices, which will now be used as base resins for existing prepreg products.
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Heraeus Noblelight CAE technology aids NCC composites research project
CAE work to determine the precise positioning of IR modules during prepreg layup results in IR system installation at the NCC.
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Hybrid battery cover: Materials, process decisions
A Q&A with Timo Huber, vice president of HRC’s Advanced Composite Technology Center, discusses material and process considerations for HRC Group’s SMC electric vehicle battery cover research project.
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Hexcel composite materials lightweight Sunseeker 90 Ocean luxury yacht
Hexcel’s HexPly XF and HexPly SuperFIT surface technologies yields parts with paint-ready surfaces for builder of luxury yachts.
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SMC material configurations tailored to automotive battery enclosure design
SMC battery cover offers various module configurations, levels of performance, mass and cost for electric vehicles.
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Regent appoints composites builder for seaglider demonstrator
The seaglider technology demonstrator will be able to float, foil or fly along coastal routes with the help of its composite superstructure developed by Moore Brothers Company.
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Biesterfeld to distribute Solvay composite materials portfolio across continental Europe
New partnership gives Biesterfeld access to Solvay’s portfolio of composite prepregs, adhesive films, adhesives and primers for aerospace and automotive, as well as technical assistance.
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