Partners high deposition rates make thermoplastic aerostructures a reality High-performance polymer solutions provider, Victrex says the next decisive step in the production of large structural components from thermoplastic composites for use in aerospace has been achieved. Using its enhanced…
Airbond expands fibre splicing limits tenfold Composites fibre splicing specialist, Airbond, has increased the limits of normal splicers by a factor of 10 while at the same time enabling huge waste reduction. It is doubling its…
Scott Bader and Pultex announce partnership Scott Bader has formed a partnership with Pultex for the distribution of Crestabond and Crestomer structural adhesives for composite applications in Germany. Established in 1991, Pultex has built long-term partnerships…
Fast, efficient ultrasonic scanning of large composite components Olympus’ new RollerFORM XL scanner answers the demand for a wide-coverage and easy-to-implement phased array tool to accelerate the inspection of composite components with large surface areas. In the aerospace…
NIAR’s ATLAS lab to install SAMBA Pro system The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University (WSU) selected fibre patch placement (FPP) technology for its portfolio of future composites production technologies. By end of 2021,…
Fynotej announces two new automotive OEM contracts EconCore’s thermoplastic, honeycomb technology is now being introduced into two of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers by non-woven specialists, Fynotej. The Mexican company have secured two major contracts to supply…
Notus Composites completes final shipment for Dubai museum Notus Composites (UAE) has confirmed its final shipment of fire retardant (FR) epoxy prepreg for Dubai's Museum of the Future. Over 600,000m2 of prepreg materials have been supplied for the…
Raw material price increases pile pressure on coatings Sharp price increases for epoxy resins and supply bottlenecks are now adding to the difficulties of paint and coatings manufacturers in the UK and across Europe, and further compounding the…
DASIS launch set to transform UK SME supply chain A supply chain management consultancy has launched to offer UK SMEs a secure and safe route to manufacture for its clients. [caption id="attachment_18348" align="alignright" width="300"] DASIS’ CEO, Ian Wilson[/caption] DASIS…
Teledyne CML Composites awarded Airbus A400M contract Teledyne CML Composites announces the award of a contract with Airbus in Madrid for the ‘Life Of Program’ supply of composite wing components and assemblies on the A400M tactical airlifter. …
JETCAM and Airborne partner on automated kitting digital interface In response to significant demand from the market, JETCAM International and Airborne jointly announce a collaboration on integration between the Airborne’s Automated Kitting solution and JETCAM’s CrossTrack composite material tracking…
Pre-fab perfection A second storey extension on an historic apartment building in London is the perfect study in pre-fab sustainability and style. Site access and sympathetic design were just two of the…
SABIC’s global footprint meets local demand for protective products SABIC is making a significant contribution to the battle against COVID-19 through increased production within its LEXAN polycarbonate portfolio. The focus of the production increase has been on innovative polycarbonate…
JEC Sports & Health digital event attracts 1,100 attendees The first edition of JEC Summit Sports & Health – Connect, an online event platform devoted to medical and sports equipment manufacturers using composites, ended last week going above and…
Cevotec prepreg now part of the Fiber Placement Center The Fraunhofer Institute for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology IGCV has taken a SAMBA Pro Prepreg production system from Cevotec into operation at the Fiber Placement Center (FPC) in Meitingen,…
Scott Bader products used in construction of new superyacht Scott Bader has announced that its advanced composite and adhesive materials were used in the manufacture of the Majesty 122, Gulf Craft’s new 37m superyacht launched in November 2020. The…
Farécla leverages new owner strength with US distribution announcement Farécla has announced that its North American subsidiary, Farécla Inc. is to join forces with Saint-Gobain-owned Norton Abrasives for distribution of Farécla’s Profile range of abrasive compounds, polishes and waxes…
STRUCTeam appoints automotive and transportation specialists STRUCTeam, a leading independent composites engineering consultancy, has appointed Roman Hillermeier as transport sector lead and Joseph Laux as senior technical advisor. These important new additions are part of a…
Dieffenbacher LFT-D technology set to open up new opportunities By increasing the flexibility and throughput of its LFT-D plants, Dieffenbacher says it is helping thermoplastic component manufacturers capitalise on increased demand for their products. E-Mobility and the Circular Economy…
