Workforce Development
U.S. Department of Labor seeks information on updating OSHA’s mechanical power presses standard
The mechanical power presses standard, first issues by OSHA in 1971, is to be updated per public input. Comments can be submitted until Oct. 26, 2021.
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Fibre Extrusion Technology installs Spunbond melt spinning system at University of Leeds
Melt spinning technology complements fiber, fabric processing, testing and characterization, with a focus on small-scale processing of unconventional polymers and additive mixes.
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Samba Step system expands composites research for Augsburg University
Germany-based university intends to use Cevotec’s FPP-based Samba Step system for field research of ceramic fiber composites.
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North Carolina State University develops CFRP skin for stealth aircraft
The carbon fiber skin will enable the design of more reliable, durable and efficient stealth jets, offering better electromagnetic conduction and high temperature capabilities.
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University of Bristol, NCC develop novel composite materials to assess performance in space
In-house developed matrices reinforced with carbon fiber will spend six months attached to the ISS to better understand and improve their functionality in extreme space conditions.
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Continuous fiber-reinforced, 3D printed houses on the horizon
3D-printed modular building manufacturer Mighty Buildings moves toward certification of higher-strength, more sustainable glass fiber-reinforced housing panels.
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LM Wind Power Bergama wind turbine blade manufacturing site produces 1,111th blade
Turkey-based plant deploys lean management strategies and a diverse workforce to produces two-piece carbon fiber blades for GE’s Onshore Cypress platform as well as wind blades for regional and global wind farms.
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University of Delaware calls for 2021 Medal of Excellence in Composite Materials nominations
Award recognizes individuals who have actively contributed to the field of composites through leadership, scholarly and education endeavors, inventions and/or economic enterprises. Deadline is July 25.
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Wickert pivots to all-round composites manufacturing provider
The press manufacturer offers customers a single-source for highly productive composite processing from concept to press system.
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University researchers produce new carbon allotrope with metallic properties
While atomically thin like graphene, the carbon network’s atoms form squares, hexagons and octagons in an ordered lattice and behaves like a metal, making it ideal for nanoscale carbon materials.
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