Aditya Birla Group plans to increase advanced materials business capacity
A brown field expansion at the company’s existing location in Gujarat, India, will increase capacity by ~125 kilo-tonnes per annum, which include standard and specialty epoxy products and curing agents.
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Assistant Editor, CompositesWorld
Diab acquires SABIC’s ULTEM foam production line
The recyclable PEI thermoplastic foam will be incorporated into Diab’s portfolio under Divinycell U to be produced, sold and further developed.
#pei
SABIC, Local Motors conduct feasibility study for reprocessed, 3D-printed thermoplastic parts and shavings
Anticipating the wider adoption of LFAM, the study explored more sustainable alternatives to landfilling large, printed parts, with results indicating the potential for material reuse.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America enters the advanced composite materials market
NEXX Technologies, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America, will manufacture a line of epoxy-based prepreg solutions and other thermoset and thermoplastic resin products.
ThermHex, EconCore invest in automated production for PP honeycomb sandwich, recycled PET products
Targeting recycled and high-performance thermoplastic options, automated R&D lines increase volume and speed for honeycomb, sandwich panel and finished part production.
#sustainability
Reprocessable, repairable and recyclable epoxy resins for composites
CIDETEC matures 3R resins for aerospace applications via AIRPOXY program.
#adhesives #workinprogress #sustainability
Videos / Podcasts
Airborne introduces automated pick-and-weld preforming system
The robust, flexible and versatile three-step system handles a range of dry fiber and thermoplastic composite material forms for high output, improved efficiency and reduced waste.
#automation #layup
In-mold coating offers high-performance finishing for epoxy-infused composites
ODG Composites’ Element Xtreme is a lightweight, long-lasting protective and aesthetic coating suitable for a range of industrial and commercial applications.
Reprocessable, repairable and recyclable epoxy resins for composites
CIDETEC matures 3R resins for aerospace applications via AIRPOXY program.
#adhesives #workinprogress #sustainability
Resin shortages continue to affect composites supply chain
Power outages caused by mid-February’s U.S. winter storms led to immediate shortages from Gulf Coast petrochemical companies. Fabricators continue to report shortages.
Large composite covers protect a lot of water
A massive concrete water storage facility in Bogotá, Colombia, gets a much-needed makeover with the resin transfer molding of 840 large composite domes that keep the water potable.
#insidemanufacturing #outofautoclave
Automated weaving system targets high-performance, high-volume applications
Startup WEAV3D Inc.’s technology produces highly tunable, woven lattice reinforcements for cost-effective, high-volume automotive composites and precast concrete applications.
#weaving #workinprogress #automation
Challenges of laser-assisted tape winding of thermoplastic composites
Practical solutions for process-related challenges in LATW, which has great potential for pressure vessels and storage tanks.
#troubleshooter
Large-scale, robotic-mounted 3D printer aims to expand AM size limits
Italy-based Caracol has developed an extrusion-based, robot-mounted 3D printer to scale up printing capabilities for high-performance aerospace tooling and industrial parts.
#trends #automation #discontinuousfiber
Aditya Birla Group plans to increase advanced materials business capacity
A brown field expansion at the company’s existing location in Gujarat, India, will increase capacity by ~125 kilo-tonnes per annum, which include standard and specialty epoxy products and curing agents.
Diab acquires SABIC’s ULTEM foam production line
The recyclable PEI thermoplastic foam will be incorporated into Diab’s portfolio under Divinycell U to be produced, sold and further developed.
#pei
SABIC, Local Motors conduct feasibility study for reprocessed, 3D-printed thermoplastic parts and shavings
Anticipating the wider adoption of LFAM, the study explored more sustainable alternatives to landfilling large, printed parts, with results indicating the potential for material reuse.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America enters the advanced composite materials market
NEXX Technologies, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America, will manufacture a line of epoxy-based prepreg solutions and other thermoset and thermoplastic resin products.
ThermHex, EconCore invest in automated production for PP honeycomb sandwich, recycled PET products
Targeting recycled and high-performance thermoplastic options, automated R&D lines increase volume and speed for honeycomb, sandwich panel and finished part production.
#sustainability
Airborne introduces automated pick-and-weld preforming system
The robust, flexible and versatile three-step system handles a range of dry fiber and thermoplastic composite material forms for high output, improved efficiency and reduced waste.
#automation #layup
Composite thermal breaks boost window insulation value
The composite insulation systems used in windows to insulate building interiors, while rarely seen, are vital to sustainable and efficient residential and commercial construction.
#regulation #discontinuousfiber #feature
NEW PRODUCTS: RESINS
In-mold coating offers high-performance finishing for epoxy-infused composites
ODG Composites’ Element Xtreme is a lightweight, long-lasting protective and aesthetic coating suitable for a range of industrial and commercial applications.
EconCore thermoplastic honeycomb cores deliver high-heat performance, facilitates recyclability
Honeycomb cores incorporate Sabic NORYL GTX resin for improved dimensional stability, lower water absorption and demonstration of thermoset composite skin compatibility.
Trelleborg unveils high-temperature castable epoxy tooling material
Low-density TC350 epoxy board supports the creation of tooling in a range of sizes and complexities for carbon fiber, PP and GFRP parts.
Teijin Carbon Europe launches carbon fiber/PPS UD tape
The new Tenax prepregged tape with PPS matrix allows entry into new cost-sensitive markets while offering the typical TPUD advantages like resistance to chemicals and solvents, low flammability, storage or shipping at room temperature and recyclability.
#paek #peek
Thermwood expands LSAM product line availability
Large dual gantry print and trim machines for 3D-printed thermoplastic composites offered in 15-foot width model, with wider gantry design and range of print core, print head options.
Sicomin launches FireGreen 37 fire-retardant, bio-epoxy laminating resin system
More sustainable formulation features 25% plant-based carbon content, a halogen-free chemistry and has been optimized for hand laminating processes.
#biomaterials #layup #sustainability
