Composites

Next Steps in 3D Printing: Advances in Volume Production, Composites

Sep 03, 2021

3D-printing industry experts are watching for next-level developments in volume production and systems that can process composites.

Kautex Textron Invests in Lightweight Battery Technology in China

Aug 25, 2021

The long-glass-fiber-based Pentatonic battery system weighs up to 50% less than its steel and aluminum counterparts.

New Composite Structures for Suborbital Launch Vehicles

Aug 10, 2021

A carbon-fiber propellant tank, which also forms part of the outer skin of the launch vehicle, is under development.

Nonwoven Composite that Incorporates Cotton Eyes Medical Applications

Jul 26, 2021

The stretchable, breathable, and absorbent material is suited for the production of face masks, bandages, and related medical products.

Toray Debuts Flexible, Adaptive Prepreg System

Jul 26, 2021

New product for low-volume and high-rate production processes touted as game-changer for urban air mobility.

Prepreg Speeds Up Prototyping, New Product Development Cycles

Jul 21, 2021

HexPly M901 is a high-Tg epoxy resin prepreg system developed for structural components that will be exposed to harsh thermal and environmental conditions.

Lockheed Martin Turns to Aussie for Liquid Hydrogen Storage and Transport Technology

Jul 06, 2021

Nano-engineered composite tanks will store cryogenic liquid propellants for commercial and civil satellite programs.

Solvay Provides Material Support to Urban Air Mobility Venture

Jul 05, 2021

Solvay has partnered with Italian urban air mobility company Novotech, supplying materials as well as technical support for a prototype hybrid water-landing aircraft.

Toray Opens Resins Technical Center in Europe

Jul 03, 2021

The center in Munich will enable Toray to formulate solutions for its customers in Europe and accelerate global expansion of its plastics business, particularly in automotive applications.

Injection Moldable Material Exceeds 60,000 PSI Tensile Strength

Jun 16, 2021

The compounds from Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials are being used to replace aluminum and steel in structural applications.

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