3B fibreglass company have introduced a new E-CR glass roving specifically designed and formulated for acrylic resins allowing for the manufacture and production of glass reinforced polymethyl methacrylate thermoplastic composites.
Zoltek Introduces Low-Cost Solution for Winding CNG Tanks
Zoltek have introduced TowPreg, a pre-impregnated carbon fibre tow material specifically formulated for improved efficiency in filament winding compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks and other pressurised vessels.
Gurit Release New Composite Products & Innovations
At this years JEC Composites show in Paris, Gurit have showcased their new lineup of composite products and process innovations.
AkzoNobel launch Second Generation of Cobalt-free Accelerators
AkzoNobel has extended its portfolio of Cobalt-free curing solutions with the launch of its second generation Nouryact accelerators.
DSM Launch New Resin Systems
DSM have announced the release of some new resin systems at this years JEC Composites Show in Paris.
BASF Launch New Wind Energy Products
At this years JEC Composites show in Paris, BASF launched a range of products targeted towards the Wind energy sector.
Dow Introduce New Polyurethane System for Manufacturing Pultruded Composites
Dow Formulated Systems have introduced the new Voraforcetm TP polyurethane system for manufacturing composites by pultrusion.
SGL Launch New Carbon Fibre Reinforced Graphite Material
SGL Group have developed a new type of carbon fibre reinforced graphite material designed for industrial heat treatment applications.
DSM Launch New High Speed Pultrusion Resin
DSM have introduced a new resin system that helps pultrusion companies to make profiles and structures at high-speed and with process robustness. This new product (Daron 220) can be easily tuned for a variety of applications, and used as single resin or as part of a two-component system. Because of its low viscosity, glass fibre [...]
Cygnet Tex-Web Release Blade over Roller Technology
Cygnet Tex-Web have revealed a blade over roller machine designed to deliver exceptionally low coat weights of 10g/m². The company has transformed traditional blade coating technology to create lightweight, high yield performance composites for a range of markets including medical, marine, aerospace, automotive, work wear and household textiles. Mark Smith, Commercial Director of Cygnet Tex-Web [...]
Mitsubishi Plastics Launch New Pitch-Based Carbon Fibre
Mitsubishi Plastics have announced the starts of full-scale production of a new grade of pitchbased carbon fibre The new product (DIALEAD K13312) has been developed with very good tensile modulus (rigidity), as well as a tensile strength of 3,200 MPa (Mega Pascal), approximately 20% higher than the Company’s conventional products. K13312 also has improved workability [...]