Glass Fibers
Glass fibers are widely utilized as reinforcements in composite materials, offering a balance of strength, affordability, and corrosion resistance. Composed primarily of silica and other materials, glass fibers come in various forms, such as continuous strands or woven mats. They are adept at reinforcing composites, providing excellent tensile strength while being relatively lightweight.
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VIEW ALLOwens Corning initiates review of strategic alternatives for glass fiber business
Owens Corning considers alternative options like a potential sale or spin-off as part of its transformative move to strengthen its position in building and construction materials.
Read MoreEve selects composite seats from Recaro Aircraft for 2026 eVTOL
The delivery, to include 75,000 GFRP seats, marks Recaro’s entry into the AAM market.
Read MoreEnvalior, Koki deliver lightweight, efficient automotive shift fork design
Use of Envalior’s fiberglass-reinforced ForTii ACE MX53 and collaboration with its CAE department helped Koki re-adjust product design, simulation and tooling to get the best out of material performance.
Read MoreHigh-efficiency flow media, spacers for composites manufacturing
JEC World 2024: Freudenberg Performance Materials displays innovative surface veils, flow media and spacer solutions to meet the evolving requirements of FRP parts.
Read MoreTFP glass veils prove integral for fiber-metal laminate applications
A recent study conducted on vacuum-infused thermoplastic fiber-metal laminates has highlighted the performance benefits behind using TFP’s nonwovens for consistent, uniform bondlines and interfacial bonding.
Read MoreAl Seer Marine, Abu Dhabi Maritime unveil world’s largest 3D-printed boat
Holding the new Guinness World Record at 11.98 meters, the 3D-printed composite water taxi used a CEAD Flexbot to print two hulls in less than 12 days.
Read MoreKnowledge Centers
This CW Tech Days event will explore the technologies, materials, and strategies that can help composites manufacturers become more sustainable.
LEARN MOREClosed mold processes offer many advantages over open molding. This knowledge center details the basics of closed mold methods and the products and tools essential to producing a part correctly.
LEARN MOREThe composites industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of sustainability in its operations. As demand for lightweight and durable materials rises across various sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, and construction, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact associated with traditional composite manufacturing processes.
LEARN MORELatest Glass Fibers News And Updates
SCABAEGO project develops bioactive composite that supports healing of broken bones
Fraunhofer IFAM researchers and partners combine biodegradable polymer polycaprolactone and bioactive glass to 3D print custom-fit structures for bone fracture sites.
Read MoreDura Composites introduces 30-millimeter Mini Mesh d2 Grating
Patented GFRP grating series, tailored to be reliable and durable in harsh environments, is now available in a new grating size with a sustainability focus.
Read MoreNorco develops composite clamshell coverings to protect Siemens engines
The IP55-related GFRP clamshell cocoons protect gas turbine engines during transport while simplifying loading and unloading processes.
Read MoreBMComposites, Linx Tenders use composites to lighten foiling cats
Glass and carbon fiber meet performance needs for custom-built tenders.
Read MoreMikrosam filament production line supports Amargo tank production
Mikrosam system features will support the production of Amargo’s chemically resistant pressure vessels or hydrogen storage in industrial plants.
Read MoreSolvay launches Xencor XTreme for battery thermal runaway protection
Long glass fiber-reinforced PPA solution, produced with partially bio-based content, provides resistance to thermal runaway and propagation in EVs.
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Bioabsorbable and degradable glass fibers, compostable composite parts
ABM Composite offers sustainable options and up to a 60% reduction in carbon footprint for glass fiber-reinforced composites.
Read MoreCirculinQ: Glass fiber, recycled plastic turn paving into climate solutions
Durable, modular paving system from recycled composite filters, collects, infiltrates stormwater to reduce flooding and recharge local aquifers.
Read MoreComposites manufacturing for general aviation aircraft
General aviation, certified and experimental, has increasingly embraced composites over the decades, a path further driven by leveraged innovation in materials and processes and the evolving AAM market.
Read MoreUnderstanding 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.
Read MoreJeep all-composite roof receivers achieve steel performance at low mass
Ultrashort carbon fiber/PPA replaces steel on rooftop brackets to hold Jeep soft tops, hardtops.
Read MoreRunning shoe insoles get a lift with thermoplastic fiberglass tapes
FlexSpring insoles take advantage of unidirectional, continuous fiberglass and thermoplastics to enable next-level performance for the everyday runner.
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