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.

Aerospace

Aviation-specific battery system uses advanced composites to address electric, hybrid flight

BOLDair’s composite enclosure, compression structures and thermal runaway management enables high-performance electric energy storage.

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Glass Fibers 17 Apr 2024

Sustainable Infrastructure Systems creates fiber-reinforced post-consumer plastic structural panels

Australian composites manufacturer offers a scalable building solution, already established in a pedestrian bridge application, to tackle unprocessed soft plastics waste.

Thermoplastics 1 Apr 2024

CRP Windform composites show high affinity for electric insulation

GFRTP materials for 3D printing were subjected to dielectric constant and dielectric strength tests, indicating strength for use in electric applications like automotive.

Glass Fibers 28 Mar 2024

Syensqo Ixef PARA polymer shapes surfing fin by Kohola Flow Tech

Glass fiber-reinforced compound enhances rigidity, aesthetics and eco-friendliness of the biomimetic FlowTech 1 Single Fin.

Automotive 27 Mar 2024

Exel Composites supplies fiberglass profiles for Foton electric buses

Partnership with Chinese automotive manufacturer will see the implementation of pultruded profiles in various bus models, backed by weight savings, complex geometries and long life.

Glass Fibers 11 Mar 2024

Owens 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.

Advanced Air Mobility 9 Feb 2024

Eve 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.

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Design, Simulation and Testing Technologies for Next-Gen Composite Structures

Review the state of the art in design, simulation, failure analysis, digital twins, virtual testing and virtual inspection.

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CompositesWorld Collections

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.

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Glass Fibers 2 Feb 2024

Envalior, 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.

JEC 2 Feb 2024

High-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.

Glass Fibers 25 Jan 2024

TFP 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.

Marine 18 Dec 2023

Al 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.

Trends 8 Dec 2023

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.

Glass Fibers 24 Nov 2023

Dura 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.