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11th Oct 2019

Solvay has supplied the resin used in the wing manufacturing process by Bombardier, Canadian aircraft manufacturer. Now, the UK's Royal Academy of Engineering has honoured the Belfast operation of Bombardier with the UK's most prestigious prize for engineering innovation for its advanced composite wing that reduces the environmental impact of airplanes.

11th Oct 2019

Polygon Company, producer of composite tubing, bearings, and pneumatic cylinders, has unveiled its line of PolyLube high-performance custom-engineered and standard composite plain bearings (bushings), ideal for challenging applications in construction and mining equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, back hoes, and compact track loaders.

10th Oct 2019

Safran Cabin, a leading supplier of cabin interiors, and Victrex are collaborating to design a flexible platform to cut planning and time-to-market of multiple brackets, with the first being a hybrid overmolded aircraft cabin bracket made of Victrex AE 250 carbon fibre Paek composite and Victrex Peek polymer. The bracket is scheduled for final testing.

10th Oct 2019

Toray Industries, Inc., has announced that Toray Industries (India) Private Limited began manufacturing polyamide (PA) and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) at a new facility in September. These resins offer outstanding toughness and resistance to heat and chemicals. Key applications include components for automotive and electrical and electronic.

10th Oct 2019

Applied Graphene Materials and Infinite Composites Technologies have jointly come out with a composite material technology for specific space applications. Infinite Composites has successfully added AGM's graphene technology into two resin systems for cryogenic pressure vessels which are being considered for use in multiple NASA spaceflight missions.

10th Oct 2019

Scientists from Iowa State University are carrying out research to develop the next generation of high performance PPE. Firefighters and first responders need effective personal protective equipment (PPE) that provides the right combination of functionality, protection and comfort. The project aims to improve firefighter safety, health or wellness.

10th Oct 2019

A consortium of UK composite experts has won the grant funding of £135,500 for a project to develop world’s first commercially viable, low cost, lightweight, all-composite wheel for electric and niche vehicles, such as driverless cars, last mile delivery vehicles, road sweepers and next generation agricultural vehicles. The wheel will save fuel in...

9th Oct 2019

Continental Structural Plastics (CSP), a leader in highly-engineered, composite vehicle components, is setting up a manufacturing facility in Seguin, Texas. CSP and its parent company Teijin are investing approximately $70 million to construct the 200,000 square-foot facility, aimed at supporting future growth of the company and giving it competitive...

9th Oct 2019

A leading activewear firm based in the US, HanesBrands, has launched the Active Comfort Tank as part its Tec ComfortGear collection. The high-performance sleeveless shirt incorporates lightweight, breathable yarns and an innovative knitting technique that combine to provide bi-directional comfort compression and all-over stretch to fight fatigue.