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Glatfelter Announces Capacity Expansion Plans for Composite Fibers Business Unit

Glatfelter, a manufacture of fiber-based engineered materials and specialty papers globally, has planned to extend the capacity of its Composite Fibers business unit.

29 Oct 2011

Advances in Composite Technology to be Presented at International Conference by Cytec

Cytec Industries has reported that the Vice President of Aerospace and Engineered Materials, Chris Pederson, will deliver the key-note address at the sixth international conference to be held from November 2 to 4, 2011 at the Exhibition Centre in Germany, along with the AIRTEC International Aerospace Supply Fair.

29 Oct 2011

PPG Displays Materials and Coatings for Wind Turbine Applications at China Wind Power

PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG), a leading global manufacturer of coatings and fiber glass for the wind energy industry, showcased its products in Booth EC07 during the China Wind Power 2011 conference and exhibition, Oct. 19-...

24 Oct 2011

Proceedings of the American Society for Composites Now Available from DEStech Publications

DEStech Publications, Inc. announces the publication of Proceedings of the American Society for Composites, edited by Michael Hyer, Suong Hoa, Ozden Ochoa and Mehdi Hojjati.

From DEStech Publications 24 Oct 2011

New Unidirectional Aramid Laminate Fabric for Bulletproof Vests Provides Added Protection

Teijin Aramid is today introducing its latest unidirectional laminate fabric, Twaron® UD41. It has been specially developed for bulletproof vests to provide extra protection from different types of attack, for groups such as soldiers or police units, and even private citizens who require such protection.

18 Oct 2011

Bayer Develop New Class of Stronger Composite Materials

Bayer MaterialScience LLC has developed a new class of stronger composite materials in response to the wind power industry's move toward developing and manufacturing longer, larger, more productive wind blades. A ...

17 Oct 2011

Comprehensive Report on Advanced Structural Carbon Materials Market in the US

According to a new report titled, ‘Advanced Structural Carbon Products: Fibers, Foams and Composites,’ available from BCC Research, the structural carbon materials market value in the US reached $2.1 billion in 2011, and that the value will be $2.8 billion in 2016, when it grows at a CAGR of 6.3%.

14 Oct 2011

ARKEMA’s Subsidiary Unveils New Acrylic Sheet

ARKEMA group’s subsidiary, Altuglas International has unveiled the new Altuglas ShieldUp acrylic sheet, which is a lighter substitute for glass. The material has a mesh structure and it combines transparency and strength irrespective of temperature.

From AM Machinery Sales, Inc. 12 Oct 2011

SPD-Smart Armored Window to Feature at AUSA 2011

At the AUSA 2011 exhibition, GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems will showcase the SPD-Smart armored window. The window has been developed along with the support from the United States Department of Defense Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office – Technical Support Working Group (CTTSO-TSWG).

12 Oct 2011

New Name for Park Electrochemical’s Composite Strut Design

Park Electrochemical, a worldwide advanced materials company, has released a new name for its composite strut design, SIGMA STRUT. The design offers considerable weight savings when compared to other composite struts and metal struts.

From Park Aerospace Corp. 12 Oct 2011

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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

Glatfelter Announces Capacity Expansion Plans for Composite Fibers Business Unit

Advances in Composite Technology to be Presented at International Conference by Cytec

PPG Displays Materials and Coatings for Wind Turbine Applications at China Wind Power

Proceedings of the American Society for Composites Now Available from DEStech Publications

New Unidirectional Aramid Laminate Fabric for Bulletproof Vests Provides Added Protection

Bayer Develop New Class of Stronger Composite Materials

Comprehensive Report on Advanced Structural Carbon Materials Market in the US

ARKEMA’s Subsidiary Unveils New Acrylic Sheet

SPD-Smart Armored Window to Feature at AUSA 2011

New Name for Park Electrochemical’s Composite Strut Design

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

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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

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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?

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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

2Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

4DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

5The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

6Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

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