Hi-Temp Resins
High-temperature resins are specialized materials crucial in composite manufacturing, engineered to withstand extreme heat environments without compromising structural integrity. These resins, like phenolic, epoxy, polyimide, and cyanate ester, exhibit exceptional thermal stability, retaining their mechanical properties at elevated temperatures where traditional materials might degrade. They play a pivotal role in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and electronics, where components face rigorous thermal conditions.
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VIEW ALLMonadnock HTAC Veil protects GFRP equipment against corrosion
Binder-free ECTFE-apertured reinforcement maintains a high resistance against chemicals and abrasion at high temperatures, extending performance and integrity of composite systems.
Read MoreAOC, Büfa expand distribution partnership
Through newly formed Büfa Composites Austria, customers in southeast Europe will have access to resins, gelcoats and auxillary materials.
Read MoreUniSQ fire-retardant resins development bolster bushfire mitigation
The University of Southern Queensland has received funding to be used in the development of cost-effective composite resins to increase the resilience of wind turbine blades against bushfire exposure.
Read MoreNew polymer expands composites options in demanding environments
Aromatic thermosetting copolyester offers unique properties, availability in multiple form factors.
Read MoreToray, Specialty Materials strengthen partnership for next-gen aerospace applications
Commercial partnership enables novel solution innovations with domestically produced, high-quality products within the U.S. supply chain.
Read MoreComposites enable epic interior for Museum of the Future
For this one-of-a-kind lobby, AFI pioneered digital, reconfigurable molds to achieve organic-shaped, multifunctional panels and stairwell cladding.
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CW’s editors are tracking the latest trends and developments in tooling, from the basics to new developments. This collection, presented by Composites One, features four recent CW stories that detail a range of tooling technologies, processes and materials.
LEARN MOREDuring CW Tech Days: Thermoplastics for Large Structures, experts explored the materials and processing technologies that are enabling the transition to large-part manufacturing.
LEARN MORELatest Hi-Temp Resins News And Updates
CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Renegade Materials Corp.
Renegade Materials is promoting its high-performance prepreg, RTM resin and adhesive products for use in demanding aerospace applications.
Read MoreSicomin supports large-scale interior project for Museum of the Future
Sicomin aided Dubai-based Advanced Fiberglass Industries with its bio-based gelcoats and resins to meet challenging structural and fire safety specifications defined for more than 200 double-curved entrance lobby panels.
Read MoreNexam Chemical, the NCC develop solution for manufacturing high-temperature composites
Nexam Chemical’s Neximid high-temperature resin system can operate at temperatures up to 400°C, expanding the boundaries of composites into more demanding applications that weren’t previously possible.
WatchAIM3D multi-material 3D printer targets precise, cost-effective polymer processing
Extrusion 3D printer offers considerably faster build rates and can print up to three different materials in parallel for metals, ceramics and high-temperature plastics such as PEEK and PPS with or without fiber filling.
Read MoreVirginia Tech researchers develop IGA for more efficient modeling of skin-stringer composites with complex cutouts
Isogeometric analysis offers higher rates of convergence and accuracy versus standard FE methods, will be offered as opensource code on GitHub.
Read MoreMagnolia Advanced Materials selected for Boeing Premier Bidder Program
The program recognizes high-performing Boeing Commercial Aircraft suppliers and offers an opportunity for increased business with Boeing.
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Flexible, induction-based heating for thermoplastic composite part repair
Spinning off from a German Aerospace Center (DLR) research project, msquare GmbH’s technology aims to innovate and enable repair for high-temperature thermoplastics.
Read MorePrice, performance, protection: EV battery enclosures, Part 1
Composite technologies are growing in use as suppliers continue efforts to meet more demanding requirements for EV battery enclosures.
Read MoreMaterials & Processes: Resin matrices for composites
The matrix binds the fiber reinforcement, gives the composite component its shape and determines its surface quality. A composite matrix may be a polymer, ceramic, metal or carbon. Here’s a guide to selection.
Read MoreSuCoHS project: Advancing composite solutions for parts with high thermal and mechanical loads
New materials, structural concepts and manufacturing using sensors for composites that resist fire, temperature and loads while providing weight and cost savings versus metals.
WatchPlant 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.
WatchMulti-composite thrust chamber aims to boost rockets, reduce cost for New Space economy
Black Engine uses new, microporous CMC liner for transpiration cooling and multiple lightweight composites in modular design that offers increased lifetime and lower maintenance versus current launch vehicle engines.
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