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Researchers Design Composite Material Stronger Airplanes Inspired by Shrimp

Inspired by the fist-like club of a mantis shrimp, a team of researchers led by University of California, Riverside, in collaboration with University of Southern California and Purdue University, have developed a design structure for composite materials that is more impact resistant and tougher than the standard used in airplanes.

22 Apr 2014

ULA Awards ATK $178 Million Contract for Composite Launch Vehicle Structures

ATK has reached agreement on a $178 million contract award as part of the Air Force's Phase 1 Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) buy from United Launch Alliance (ULA).

18 Apr 2014

Registration Open for Course on ‘Marketing and PR for Composites Companies’

The Trade Association will be teaming up once more with experts from Aro Consulting and Outsourcing B2B Marketing to host the one-day course on 19th June in Birmingham, UK.

17 Apr 2014

Element Hitchin Completes Proof-of-concept Research Project into Managing the Quality Control and Repair of Composite Pipelines

Element Hitchin, UK, has successfully completed a groundbreaking proof-of-concept research project to design and build equipment for the continuous quality control and repairing of reinforced thermoplastic pipes during t...

From Element Materials Technology 16 Apr 2014

Lehigh and Rheopave Partner to Provide Micronized Rubber Powders, Suspension Additives for the Asphalt Industry

Lehigh Technologies, a leading specialty materials company that produces micronized rubber powders (MRP), announced today that it has partnered with Rheopave Technologies LLC, to provide the asphalt industry with a superior product offering that reduces the cost, boosts the performance and improves the sustainability of modified asphalt and bitumen systems. This new product line includes Lehigh's MicroDyne™ MRPs and Rheopave's novel suspension additives.

11 Apr 2014

Hexcel and Zodiac Aerospace Partner to Develop L3 All-Composite Aircraft Seat

Zodiac Aerospace, world leader in aircraft seating, teamed with Hexcel, world leader in aerospacecarbon fiber composite materials, to develop L3- Living Space, Lightweight, Leadtime.

From Hexcel 9 Apr 2014

Hexcel Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Duxford Site

Hexcel is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its site at Duxford, UK that was acquired on 7th April 1934 by Cambridge University Don, Dr Norman de Bruyne. De Bruyne wished to use the 50 acre site as an airfield to indulge his passion for flying - and to carry out research into synthetic adhesives and composites for aircraft construction. The original company was registered as Aero Research Limited.

From Hexcel 8 Apr 2014

Michelman Launches New Mold Release Agent for pMDI Particle Board Production

Adding to its line of mold release agents for the wood composites industry, Michelman has introduced Michem Wood Release 2137, a mold release agent used in the production of particle board that uses pMDI as the adhesive.

From Michelman Inc 7 Apr 2014

Aircraft Interiors Expo 2014: General Plastics to Debut New Fire/Smoke/Toxicity-Compliant Polyurethane Foam Cores

General Plastics Manufacturing Company will debut its new fire/smoke/toxicity (FST)-compliant polyurethane foam cores attheAircraft Interiors Expo 2014in Hamburg, Germany. This is the company’s first appearance at this event, which attracted 1,000 airline buyers from 75 countries in 2013.

From General Plastics Manufacturing 4 Apr 2014

ATK and Airbus Complete 20,000th Composite Part, Celebrate Successful Partnership

ATK and Airbus Americas today celebrated a successful partnership of working together to support air transport customers around the world, and reaching a milestone of successfully completing the 20,000th ATK composite part in support of the A350 XWB.

20 Mar 2014

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Composites News

Researchers Design Composite Material Stronger Airplanes Inspired by Shrimp

ULA Awards ATK $178 Million Contract for Composite Launch Vehicle Structures

Registration Open for Course on ‘Marketing and PR for Composites Companies’

Element Hitchin Completes Proof-of-concept Research Project into Managing the Quality Control and Repair of Composite Pipelines

Lehigh and Rheopave Partner to Provide Micronized Rubber Powders, Suspension Additives for the Asphalt Industry

Hexcel and Zodiac Aerospace Partner to Develop L3 All-Composite Aircraft Seat

Hexcel Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Duxford Site

Michelman Launches New Mold Release Agent for pMDI Particle Board Production

Aircraft Interiors Expo 2014: General Plastics to Debut New Fire/Smoke/Toxicity-Compliant Polyurethane Foam Cores

ATK and Airbus Complete 20,000th Composite Part, Celebrate Successful Partnership

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

Understanding Excited State Dynamics with Transient Absorption Spectroscopy

HTF Fluid for Extreme Conditions

Maximize Efficiency in Semiconductor QA with the Dimension IconIR300

EDAX Orbis II Micro-XRF System

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Enhancing Environmental Testing Through ETHOS EASY Laboratory Flexibility

Temperature Calibration in UHT Milk Production

Building Better Batteries Series: Advancing Battery Quality From Discovery to Deployment

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Composites News

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

Understanding Excited State Dynamics with Transient Absorption Spectroscopy

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2KTU Researchers Develop Sustainable Smart Polymers for Medicine, Electronics, and Optics

3Precision Vision Systems Power Micro-LED Bonding and HBM Packaging

4Unlocking Solar Efficiency with a Breakthrough in Passivation

5Tescan at MC 2025: Accelerating the Art of Discovery

6Protective Industrial Products Completes Acquisition of Honeywell's Personal Protective Equipment Business

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