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Distributed Strain Sensing Technology from 4DSP Enables Detection of Composite Failure

Engineers are relying more and more on fiber reinforced composite materials in modern aerospace, automotive, and civil structures. Because of the inhomogeneous, layered, and directional nature of these materials, the modes by which they fail can be ex- tremely complex and difficult to model, locate, quantify, and track.

From FBGS Technologies GmbH 18 Feb 2014

Materion Introduces Zirconium-Based Bulk Metallic Glass Alloys

Materion Corporation today announced that, following three years of product development, its Beryllium and Composites business has introduced a bulk metallic glass (BMG) alloy product line. These zirconium-based alloys, which are often known as Vitreloy, or Liquidmetal® alloys, – Vit1b, Vit105, Vit601, and Vit106a – are now available from Materion in volume quantities.

18 Feb 2014

TRB Key Supplier for Interior Partition Walls for Hitachi’s Intercity Express Programme

TRB announced that it has been chosen as a preferred supplier for interior partition walls for Hitachi’s Intercity Express Programme (IEP) and that it has already begun work on several interior components.

From TRB Lightweight Structures Ltd 13 Feb 2014

Dow to Showcase Recent Developments of Composite Systems at JEC Europe 2014

Dow’s leadership in material science and the unique combination of epoxy and polyurethane chemistry together with the DowAksa joint venture for carbon fiber and derivatives enables efficient fabrication of stronger, lightweight and more durable composites.

From Dow Chemicals 13 Feb 2014

Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market in India Poised to Achieve Substantial Growth

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Opportunities for Unsaturated Polyester Resin in Indian Composites Industry: 2013-2018 Trend, Forecast and Competitive Analysis" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 12 Feb 2014

ThyssenKrupp’s ALUCOBOND Adorn Paläon Schöningen Research and Experience Center

The new paläon research and experience center in Schöningen, Lower Saxony is an eye-catcher: Designed by Holzer Kobler Architekturen, it has a reflecting facade that mirrors the surrounding countryside. ThyssenKrupp Plastics supplied around 4,500 square meters of ALUCOBOND® panels with a special mirror finish for the building, which was opened in June 2013. The panels were installed using a special adhesive and rivet technique.

7 Feb 2014

Tencate Partners with Aachen Center for Integrative Lightweight Production

TenCate Advanced Composites, a leading supplier of advanced thermoset and thermoplastic composite materials has signed a new two-year partnership contract with AZL Aachen GmbH, the Center for Integrative Lightweight Prod...

From Toray Advanced Composites 6 Feb 2014

New Report Analyzes Innovations in Lightweight Composites

Developments in lightweight composites are rapidly gathering pace as a collaborative effort from stakeholders across the value chain opens up immense market opportunities. Still, further material and manufacturing advancements – including exploiting the high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent durability properties of lightweight composites – will be necessary to offset the many challenges posed by lightweight structures.

5 Feb 2014

Report Identifies Market Opportunities in the Medical Ceramics Sector

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the Worldwide Medical Ceramics Markets" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 31 Jan 2014

Forecast Report on Global Market for Hard & Superhard Materials

Research and Markets has announced the addition of a new report "Hard & Superhard Materials: Forecasts to 2018" to their offering.

From Research and Markets 30 Jan 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

Distributed Strain Sensing Technology from 4DSP Enables Detection of Composite Failure

Materion Introduces Zirconium-Based Bulk Metallic Glass Alloys

TRB Key Supplier for Interior Partition Walls for Hitachi’s Intercity Express Programme

Dow to Showcase Recent Developments of Composite Systems at JEC Europe 2014

Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market in India Poised to Achieve Substantial Growth

ThyssenKrupp’s ALUCOBOND Adorn Paläon Schöningen Research and Experience Center

Tencate Partners with Aachen Center for Integrative Lightweight Production

New Report Analyzes Innovations in Lightweight Composites

Report Identifies Market Opportunities in the Medical Ceramics Sector

Forecast Report on Global Market for Hard & Superhard Materials

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

4First Ever Clinical Long-Term Follow-Up Study on 3D-Printed Bioceramic Implants

5Bosch Establishes Company with the Synthetic Diamond Solutions Provider Element Six

6Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

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