Lighter composite fabric for law enforcement protection Honeywell has announced at the Milipol 2017 tradeshow in Paris that it is expanding its manufacturing capabilities for its Centurion composite material to meet increased demand from the global law…
Airtech introduces new Filmcote 1524 Airtech Advanced Materials Group says it has unveiled Filmcote 1524 - an engineered film developed as a replacement for release liquids on the surface of mould tools. Filmcote 1524 remains…
Scott Bader gains shipbuilding industry ClassNK approvals Scott Bader has announced it has gained ClassNK approvals for various products in its adhesives range. Crestabond M7-05 and M7-15 have gained NK’s certificate of approval for applications involving the…
Chem-Trend unveils release agent for aerospace composites moulding Chem-Trend has announced its development of Zyvax 1070W for the advancement of moulding processes for aerospace composites components. The new product is designed to reduce application and tool clean-up time…
CMS unveils Ikon for fast, accurate composite and aluminium machining Fast, accurate, flexible, words used by CMS to describe its new machine centre for high volume machining of formed composite and aluminium components. Twin 5-axis spindles with independent movement to…
John Burn unveils Epoxy Board range John Burn makes available its wide range of versatile, high-temperature Epoxy Boards, ideal for various advanced composites. As a high-performance carbon fibre product for tooling and component production, the company’s…
OMAX introduces the GlobalMAX 1508 and 2040 abrasive waterjets OMAX Corporation has announced the launch of its new GlobalMAX 1508 and 2040 abrasive waterjets, extending the GlobalMAX line of reliable and practical machines capable of cutting virtually any material.…
Anaglyph unveils new software application Anaglyph has announced the release of a new version of its composites design and analysis software Laminate Tools. Laminate Tools Version 4.7 brings a number of new features and improvements,…
Black diamond is a real gem M.A. Ford Europe says its new 239 Series diamond grind composites router has been authorised under licence to Boeing US Patent 7,090,442. M.A. Ford has an agreement with Boeing that…
Latest routers optimised for composites New CoroMill Plura routers unveiled by Sandvik Coromant offer optimised milling and slotting operations in composite materials such as CFRP and GFRP. Production engineers, machine shop managers and operators will all…
New mobile dust extractor revealed by Direct Tool Company Direct Tool Company (DTC) has launched the new DEL500 Mobile Dust and Fume Extractor by Delton Tools. The mobile unit capable of cleaning 1700m3/hr is designed to save finishing workshops…
Shape launches ShapeTex preforms SHAPE Machining has launched the ShapeTex brand for the new and efficient composite preform manufacturing process. Under the ShapeTex brand, SHAPE offers a capability to manufacture efficient, structurally optimised preforms…
Instron releases Bluehill Universal software designed for touch Built from the ground-up for touch interaction, Bluehill Universal features a portrait layout with meticulously crafted visual design while giving the most comprehensive view of the test workspace on a…
Sicomin GreenPoxy bio resins enable sustainable production for skis Sicomin, a formulator and supplier of high performance epoxy systems and advanced composite materials, has collaborated with French ski manufacturer Zag to provide customers with products that are less harmful…
Thermwood announces 3D additive manufacturing programme Thermwood Corporation has announced it is now offering a line of additive manufacturing systems for the production of large reinforced thermoplastic composite parts. The company’s new machine line, called Large…
3A Composites wins Airbus qualification 3A Composites AirexBaltekBanova has won qualification from Airbus for its Airex R82.80 rigid high performance core, which is suited for aerospace sandwich applications due to outstanding fire resistance, exceeding the most…
PPG introduces new Tufrov, Hybon and Innofiber products PPG has added three new products to its Tufrov, Hybon and Innofiber fibre glass product lines. Hybon 2732 direct draw roving fibre glass is engineered to enhance the strength of…
bigHead deliver fastening solution for offshore wind turbine bigHead Bonding Fasteners are regularly challenged to provide custom designed fastening solutions for its customers. Whilst the standard range of over 400 mild steel and stainless steel ‘bigHeads’ provide efficient…
New Araldite adhesive for automotive sector New Araldite adhesives extend performance in automotive assembly applications In 2015, the global automotive adhesive and sealant market was valued at $5 million. With factors including vehicle safety, light weighting…
TeXtreme enters paddle tennis market with Enebe Spanish-based Enebe Padel has launched its 2016 range of paddle tennis paddles featuring its top-of-the-line Spitfire TeXtreme – manufactured using TeXtreme carbon fibre fabrics. Pilar Osca, chief marketing officer of…
GMS develops new flame retardant prepreg The specialist composite prepreg producer GMS Composites has developed a new, high performance flame retardant (FR) epoxy prepreg with increased toughness and a significantly shorter gel time, which passes the…
Airtech unveils its new AirsweepR2 laminating tool Airtech Advanced Materials Group makes available its AirsweepR2, a composite laminating tool for placement of prepregs and fabrics onto moulds. AirsweepR2 has been ergonomically designed to fit the hand more…
Anaglyph releases Laminate Tools 4.2 A new version of Anaglyph’s Laminate Tools (version 4.2) has been released. The Windows-based software integrates the design, analysis and manufacture of composite structures, and complements existing CAD systems and/or…
Software solutions Open Mind Technologies used this year’s EMO as a platform to launch its new version hyperMill 2009.2 for developing and optimising seamless process chains in digital manufacturing.According to the company,…
