The Eurocopter X3 hybrid helicopter exceeds its speed challenge: 232 knots (430 km/h.) is attained in level, stabilised flight.
Composites Horizons Announce Production Facility Expansion
Composites Horizons Inc, part of Hampson Industries PLC, highlighted its expansion capabilities and capacity at the SAMPE Conference in Long Beach, California.
Martin Jetpack hits 5,000 feet milestone
Martin Jetpack, the Carbon Kevlar made Jetpack shot into the sky over the Canterbury Plains at a climb rate of 800ft per minute, reaching an altitude of 5,000ft breaking the previous record.
SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers Complete New Moses Lake Facility
SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers a joint venture of SGL Group and the BMW Group met the completion date for the Moses Lake facility on time.
Jushi Group Announces Global Price Increases
Jushi Group, a subsidiary of China Fiberglass said it will raise the ex-factory prices of its fiberglass products by 10-14 percent from July 1.
DuPont launch Kevlar Innovation Awards
DuPont Protection Technologies have announced the launch of the DuPont Kevlar Innovation Awards to celebrate excellence in innovation, protection and collaboration in the use of Kevlar.
Wind turbine manufacturer Kenersys debuts in the US
Wind turbine manufacturer Kenersys has officially announced that the company enters the US market at the Wind Power 2011 in Anaheim. Introducing the family of multi-megawatt turbines featuring the Synerdrive technology, including the new Kenersys K110 2.4 MW.
Rhode Island School’s Department of Furniture Design to Present Recyclable Composites
With sunken, web-like chairs and light fixtures evoking the slot canyons of the American Southwest, Recyclable Composites puts the work of 12 RISD students on display, pushing the boundaries of design while directly addressing issues of sustainability.
Trio of rivals line up for 3i’s Azelis
The world’s top chemicals distributors, including Germany’s Brenntag, are circling Belgium-based Company Azelis
Project develops low cost blended carbon fibre yarns and fabrics
A multi-partner UK project, Fibrecycle, has developed a new generation of high performance, low cost co-mingled carbon fibre yarns and fabrics, with funding support from the Technology Strategy Board.
Brazilian composites industry forecasts revenue growth of 8.2% in 2011
Brazilian industry of composite materials sold USD 440 million in the first quarter, 16.3% increase compared to the same period of last year.