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Momentive’s Products for Rapid Production of Carbon Fiber Composite Components

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc., (“Momentive Specialty Chemicals,” “MSC” or the “Company”) a leading global supplier of epoxy resins and curing agents will showcase several examples of its products suited for the rapid production of carbon fiber parts for the automotive industry.

From Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. 12 Sep 2013

BASF to Exhibit Lightweighting Technologies at SPE 2013 Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition

BASF Corporation will exhibit many of its automotive technologies at the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) 2013 Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE) taking place at the Suburban Collection Showplace (Diamond Center) in Novi, Michigan on September 11 – 13, 2013. The theme of this year’s show is “Composites: Lightweighting the Cars of Tomorrow”. The show is in its thirteenth year and is considered to be the “world’s leading automotive composites forum”, attracting exhibitors, speakers and participants from around the globe.

From BASF Corporation 10 Sep 2013

Gurit to Exhibit at China Composites Expo From 11th - 13th September

10th September 2013, Gurit (SIX Swiss Exchange: GUR), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of composite materials, engineering, tooling, parts and systems, will exhibit at China Composites Expo from 11th – 13th September, Hall W1, Stand E29. A copy of this press release in Chinese is attached as a pdf file.

From Gurit Inc 10 Sep 2013

Lumberman’s Wholesale to Distribute Fiberon’s Composite Products in Greater Chicago Region

Fiberon®, a leading manufacturer of PVC and composite decking, railing and fencing products, announces a new partnership with Lumberman’s Wholesale, Inc. (LWI) to distribute Fiberon’s premium composite and PVC decking and railing products to lumberyards in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.

5 Sep 2013

China Composites Expo to Feature Teijin’s Latest Carbon and Aramid Fiber Solutions

The Teijin Group announced today that Toho Tenax Co., Ltd., the group’s carbon fibers and composites business, and Shanghai-based Teijin Aramid Asia Co., Ltd., the group’s aramid fibers business, will participate in China Composites Expo 2013, Asia’s largest composites exhibition. The annual show will take place at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing from September 11 to 13.

From Teijin Limited 5 Sep 2013

New High Aesthetic Performance Spread Carbon Fibre Fabrics from Chomarat

Chomarat is extending its line of carbon reinforcements with C-Weave SP, a new line of spread carbon fabrics for composite parts with high aesthetic performance requirements, especially for the high-end automotive, sports & leisure, luggage,and telephone markets.

From Chomarat 4 Sep 2013

New Report on Opportunities in India Glass Fiber Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Opportunities in India Glass Fiber Market 2013-2018: Trend, Forecast and Competitive Analysis" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 3 Sep 2013

Frost & Sullivan Honors Mondi with Innovation Leadership Award for FIBROMER Natural Fibre Composite

Based on its recent research on the natural fibre composites market, Frost & Sullivan presents Mondi with the 2013 Global Frost & Sullivan New Product Innovation Leadership Award for FIBROMER®, its natural fibre composite that offers superior mechanical performance with significant weight reduction. This makes it an ideal replacement for polymers and polymer compounds in a number of industries, including the automotive sector.

2 Sep 2013

Composite Advantage Supply FiberSPAN Fiberglass-Reinforced Polymer for Washington DC Vehicle Bridge Deck

When the District of Columbia’s 29th Street Bridge needed replacing, the District Department of Transportation [Washington, DC] chose FiberSPAN™. Composite Advantage’s fiber-reinforced polymer bridge deck product provided the federal district with key performance advantages it couldn’t get with conventional material. The new bridge crosses the original C&O canal that runs through Georgetown, Washington D.C. and is the area’s first fiberglass-reinforced vehicle bridge deck.

From Creative Composites Group 30 Aug 2013

Composites Europe 2013: BASF to Showcase Thermoplastic Composites for Automotive Applications

This year, BASF is presenting not only its thermosetting materials at "Composites Europe" trade fair being held in Stuttgart from September 17 to 19, 2013, but also its new thermoplastic composites with continuous fiber reinforcement developed specifically for lightweight applications for the automotive industry. In addition, polyurethane technology news for wind turbine applications will be exhibited by BASF in Hall 4, Booth B26.

From BASF Corporation 27 Aug 2013

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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

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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

Momentive’s Products for Rapid Production of Carbon Fiber Composite Components

BASF to Exhibit Lightweighting Technologies at SPE 2013 Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition

Gurit to Exhibit at China Composites Expo From 11th - 13th September

Lumberman’s Wholesale to Distribute Fiberon’s Composite Products in Greater Chicago Region

China Composites Expo to Feature Teijin’s Latest Carbon and Aramid Fiber Solutions

New High Aesthetic Performance Spread Carbon Fibre Fabrics from Chomarat

New Report on Opportunities in India Glass Fiber Market

Frost & Sullivan Honors Mondi with Innovation Leadership Award for FIBROMER Natural Fibre Composite

Composite Advantage Supply FiberSPAN Fiberglass-Reinforced Polymer for Washington DC Vehicle Bridge Deck

Composites Europe 2013: BASF to Showcase Thermoplastic Composites for Automotive Applications

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

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

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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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

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