Advanced Composites Bulletin - Issue 5, 2012
International Newsletters Ltd, May 2012
A monthly digest of international developments in research, design, manufacturing, testing and recycling of all advanced composites – organic and inorganic fibres and fillers, polymers, metal and ceramic matrices, hybrid and macrocomposite systems.
Every month, Advanced Composites Bulletin keeps its readers informed about new materials, new technologies, the latest research, product launches, business and industry news, environmental issues and concerns, shows and conferences, and more. It covers all application areas, including aerospace, automotive, marine, civil engineering, computer technology, energy generation, electrical engineering, sports and leisure, and recycling.
Reinforcements
- Process for producing carbon fibres from polyethylene
- Steel cord-reinforced thermoplastic components produced via injection moulding
- High-consistency needled nonwovens and films
Ceramics
- Thermal treatment improves properties of fibre reinforced silicon carbide
Aerospace
- GKN developing automated repair system and coating for damage detection
Wind Energy
- Glass roving for polyester and vinyl ester resins enables weight savings
Automotive
- Continuous fibre-reinforced polyamide seat pan for production model
- Lightweight airbag housing produced using polyamide composite sheet
- Composite battery pack module carrier lighter and cheaper than steel versions
Company News
- SGL invests €25 million in European carbon fibre precursor production
- 3B announces expansion plans
- TenCate acquires Performance Materials Corp Baycomp
Nanocomposites
- Cost-competitive alternative to carbon nanofibres
- Inline process for growing carbon on fibres
Processing
- Akzo and DSM launch cobalt-free curing technologies
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