November 8, 2023Closing the Carbon Fiber LoopThe V-Carbon technology is based on a patented “chemolysis” recycling process and offers up to 85% of carbon fiber’s original strength. Read more
October 24, 2023Natural Fibers are Trending for Plastic ReinforcementBComp, a Swiss composites company brings to the table a natural fiber alternative for reinforced plastics compared to carbon fiber. Read more
June 6, 2023Pressure Points: Thermoforming Awards Highlight Processing and MaterialsWinning parts in annual thermoforming competition highlight advances in process capabilities and materials Ten parts representing a range of applications won awards at the SPE Thermoforming Division’s annual conference in Grand Rapids, Mich., last fall. The event lived up to… Read more
May 31, 2023AI-Based Sensor Improves Productivity in Composites ManufacturingAVK, the Frankfurt, Germany-based Federation of Reinforced Plastics, named sensXPERT winner of its 2022 Innovation award for the Digital Mold process sensor system it developed. The company is part of Netzsch Process Intelligence GmbH, of Selb, Germany. (U.S. office is… Read more
May 27, 2023Toray Taps Advanced Databases to Develop High-Tech CFRPToray Industries of Tokyo has developed a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) for advanced aerospace applications. The company leveraged materials informatics technology to swiftly achieve exceptional flame retardance and mechanical performance for the material. Materials informatics is a technique to streamline… Read more
