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Global Carbon Fiber Demand Forecast to Increase 193% to 153,700 Tons in 2020

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Carbon Fiber Global Market to 2020 - Despite Price Concerns, Industrial Applications, Aerospace and Consumer Goods Drive Future Demand" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 19 Apr 2013

NRL-Developed Phthalonitrile-Based Polymeric Composites Exhibit Superior Properties for Marine and Aerospace Applications

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Chemistry Division scientists have developed a second generation, cost-effective polyetheretherketone (PEEK)-like phthalonitrile-resin demonstrating superior high temperature and flammability properties for use in numerous marine, aerospace and domestic applications.

18 Apr 2013

Cytec Receives Certification for Two New Resin Systems to Serve Commercial Marine Sector

Cytec recently extended its Lloyd’s Register Type Approval by adding its flame-retarded VTM®264FRB epoxy and MTM®82S phenolic structural resin systems to a list which includes the company’s MTM®57 and VTM®260 Series epoxy resin systems.

15 Apr 2013

Material Innovations Acquires Industrial Space in Huntington Beach

TMC Financing, a leading Certified Development Company (CDC) providing Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 real estate financing in California and Nevada, today announced that Material Innovations, Inc. acquired an industrial space in Huntington Beach with a SBA 504 loan for $1,359,000. The project includes a 10,183 square foot industrial property at 17611 Metzler Lane, Huntington Beach, California.

11 Apr 2013

UK Hosts New Event on Quality in Manufacturing FRP Materials

Fibre reinforced polymer composites (FRPs) are increasingly being used for different applications as a substitute for traditional materials due to multiple reason including their long performance life and low maintenance properties. It is therefore important that manufacturers meet the two principles in quality – that the materials are fit for purpose and that they get the production right first time.

11 Apr 2013

Xradia Introduces VersaXRM-410 3D X-ray Imaging for Nondestructive Microstructure Characterization

Xradia, Inc. is announcing the expansion of its lab-based VersaXRM family to bridge the gap between high-performing 3D X-ray microscopy (XRM) solutions and traditionally lower-cost, less capable projection-based computed tomography (CT) systems.

From Xradia 8 Apr 2013

Intertek Pittsfield Announces Expanded Scope of ISO17025 to Include Testing of Composites

Intertek, a global leader in quality and safety solutions for a wide range of industries, today announces that Intertek in Pittsfield, MA has been recertified and added additional tests to ISO 17025 accreditation, general criteria for the competency of testing laboratories.

From Intertek Group PLC 6 Apr 2013

Airborne Marine Delivers First Nautricity RTM Performance Blades

Airborne Marine is proud to announce that the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedure of the seven Nautricity tidal blades was concluded positively early this month together with Nautricity Ltd.

From Airborne 3 Apr 2013

Smithers Rapra Launches New Book - a Practical Guide to Flexible Polyurethane Foams

Smithers Rapra Publishing announces the release of Practical Guide to Flexible Polyurethane Foams. Polyurethanes are one of the most versatile and exciting materials of the plastics family. Although there are many typ...

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 2 Apr 2013

AnalySwift’s Complex Composite Modeling Tool Now Available Through Altair Partner Alliance

The Altair Partner Alliance announced today that AnalySwift will be joining the program and adding its complex composite modeling tool, SwiftComp Micromechanics, to the growing offering of partner applications available to HyperWorks users under Altair’s license manager.

From AnalySwift, LLC 21 Mar 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

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

Global Carbon Fiber Demand Forecast to Increase 193% to 153,700 Tons in 2020

NRL-Developed Phthalonitrile-Based Polymeric Composites Exhibit Superior Properties for Marine and Aerospace Applications

Cytec Receives Certification for Two New Resin Systems to Serve Commercial Marine Sector

Material Innovations Acquires Industrial Space in Huntington Beach

UK Hosts New Event on Quality in Manufacturing FRP Materials

Xradia Introduces VersaXRM-410 3D X-ray Imaging for Nondestructive Microstructure Characterization

Intertek Pittsfield Announces Expanded Scope of ISO17025 to Include Testing of Composites

Airborne Marine Delivers First Nautricity RTM Performance Blades

Smithers Rapra Launches New Book - a Practical Guide to Flexible Polyurethane Foams

AnalySwift’s Complex Composite Modeling Tool Now Available Through Altair Partner Alliance

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

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

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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

4Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

5DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

6Bosch Establishes Company with the Synthetic Diamond Solutions Provider Element Six

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