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Innovation in Composites: A Major Breakthrough in Time and Cost Efficient Production of Complex Aircraft Parts

herone GmbH, (Dresden, Germany), has been declared a winner in the prestigious 2019 JEC Innovation Awards, in the Aerospace application category. The winning application was the company's all-thermoplastic drive-shaft system overmolded with an integral gear, designed for use in aerospace.

From Victrex plc. 4 Apr 2019

Ventec Upgrades ISO 7 Aerospace-Standard Prepreg & Laminate Clean-Room Facility in Germany

Ventec International Group Co., Ltd. (6672 TT), a world leader in the production of polyimide & high reliability epoxy laminates and prepregs and specialist provider of thermal management and IMS solutions, is pleased to announce the completion of a new upgraded temperature & humidity-controlled ISO 7 (Class 10000) clean-room at its German facility.

4 Apr 2019

Devan Joins Project to Recycle Coated and Painted Textile and Plastic Materials

The EU-funded Project, in which Devan Chemicals is a key partner, held a kick off meeting on 20-21 February 2019 at the EU Commission in Brussels, Belgium. The project consortium, led by Belgian R&D center CENTEXBEL, consists of 17 European partners from across the value chain including design, manufacturing, NGOs, and research and innovation.

From Devan Chemicals 4 Apr 2019

DSM, Stratasys SLA 3D Printing Partnership to Facilitate Durable Parts Production

Royal DSM has entered into a partnership Stratasys. Stratasys, which aims to disrupt traditional 3D printing, enters the stereolithography segment with a new printer, the V650™ Flex. DSM backs this launch with its Somos® materials, relentlessly aiming to expand the offering available to its customer base and to accelerate the adoption of 3D printing.

From Royal DSM 4 Apr 2019

New Alternatives May Ease Demand for Scarce Rare-Earth Permanent Magnets

From computer hard discs and smart phones to earbuds and electric motors, magnets are at the forefront of today’s technology. Magnets containing rare-earth elements are among the most powerful available, allowing many everyday objects to be ever smaller.

3 Apr 2019

Minimizing Fuel Explosions and Fires from Accidents and Terrorist Acts with Polymers

When an act of terrorism or a vehicle or industrial accident ignites fuel, the resulting fire or explosion can be devastating. Today, scientists will describe how lengthy but microscopic chains of polymers could be added to fuel to significantly reduce the damage from these terrifying incidents without impacting performance.

3 Apr 2019

Hands Spread Flame Retardants, Plasticizers Throughout Homes

Hundreds of everyday items, from furniture to cell phones to floor wax, contain organophosphate ester (OPE) flame retardants and plasticizers. Some of these semi-volatile compounds make their way into the air, onto surfaces and even inside our bodies, with uncertain health effects.

3 Apr 2019