composites
PoliMi
Windform used in aero-elastic wind tunnel demonstrators
CRP Technology collaborated with the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology of the Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi) on the construction of parts for the aeroelastic wind tunnel demonstrators for the AFS and GLAMOUR projects Read more
AIMPLAS
New manufacturing method improves aircraft parts production
The FAMACOM project will be a technological leap forward for manufacturing sandwich-structured composite parts by automating production and reducing energy consumption, according to AIMPLAS. Read more
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Composites UK calls for abstracts
Composites UK is calling for abstracts to be presented during its Confidence in Composites international event, which will be held in Oxford, UK, on 15-16 October 2019. Read more
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ESA signs carbon composites contracts
MT Aerospace and ArianeGroup have signed contracts with the European Space Agency to develop a Prototype of a Highly OptimisEd Black Upper Stage (Phoebus). Read more
JEC Group
JEC Group to release ‘Composites Observer’
The JEC Group has scheduled 20 June as the date it will release a synthesis of its inaugural publication ‘The JEC Composites Observer’ during the JEC Forum Chicago. Read more
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IPC introduces smart motorcycle helmet and multifunctional wind turbine blade
IPC, the Industrial Technical Centre with expertise dedicated to plastic and composite innovation, is presenting two prototypes on its stand at this year’s JEC World in Paris: an intelligent motorcycle helmet and a multifunctional wind turbine blade. Read more
Huntsman
Huntsman enhances core composites with PU resin
Huntsman Corporation, a global manufacturer of differentiated speciality chemicals, has introduced a new RIMLINE HC+ PU resin system that offers significant benefits for automotive interior vehicle design and efficiency. Read more
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JEC World 2019 reveals 10 most promising composites industry start-ups
After the success of the two first editions, JEC World is organising the third edition of its Startup Booster, the leading start-up competition in composites, where ten start-ups will present their innovations to a jury of industry experts. Read more
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Flight club: UK universities investigate lightweight composite aircraft structures
A study led by the University of Southampton has been awarded a programme grant of £6.9m by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to address barriers in the design and manufacture of future composite aircraft structures. Read more
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Chem-Trend enhances Europe R&D capabilities
Chem-Trend, a market leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of high-performance release agents, purging compounds and other process chemical specialties has opened an advanced research and development laboratory space in Germany Read more
Chomarat adds lines to coatings and films business
Chomarat, a leader in technical textiles and composite reinforcements, is developing its coatings and films business at its sites in Le Cheylard, France. Read more
VELOX announces pan-European partnership with Porcher Industries
VELOX, an IMCD company, has announced its distribution partnership with the global company Porcher Industries in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Spain and Portugal. Read more
ENGEL Austria
Aachen University composites centre installs new ENGEL IMM
ENGEL’s composite production technology is world-renowned and now a new system has been installed at the Aachen Center for Integrative Lightweight Production. Read more
AKRO-PLASTIC focuses on composites at Fakuma
AKRO-PLASTIC will be presenting the first components made of a new material offering ageing and conditioning at Fakuma. Read more
Polyplastics develop metal-resin bonding technology for automotive and electronic industries
Polyplastics has developed technology that improves metal-resin bonding of composite parts for the automotive and electronic industries. Read more
BASF showcases eco-friendly, lightweight, cost-efficient composite pallet
BASF chose NPE2018 to show off its eco-friendly, lightweight and cost-efficient composite pallet developed in partnership with Lightning Technologies. Read more
Ooh ooh protective crew - AIMPLAS use nanofibres to shield sound and vision
Don't you wonder sometimes?... AIMPLAS embark on project to protect sound and vision in the European year of Cultural Heritage. Read more
JEC World closes its doors for 2018
JEC World 2018 closed its doors on 8th March 2018 with a record increase in attendance. Read more
High Eye
High Eye’s helicopter soars with carbon components from Refitech
High Eye’s new HEF32 UAV helicopter soars with carbon components from Refitech. Read more
JEC world 2018 in pictures
The EPPM team was at JEC World 2018 this week where we were blown away by the amazing ways composites are being used to expand the horizons of aerospace, sport, automotive, defence, construction, E&E and dozens more industries. Read more
9 Mar 2018 12:29 editor's blog
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PoliMi
3D printed by CRP Technology using carbon-composite Windform
Innovative wind-tunnel demonstrator– AFS project. The external aerodynamic sectors of the wing and the horizontal tail were 3D printed by CRP Technology using carbon-composite Windform XT 2.0.
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AIMPLAS
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Composites UK calls for abstracts
Oxford, UK
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AREVO recognised at SAMPE 2019
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ESA signs carbon composites contracts
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JEC Group
JEC Forum Chicago
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