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Composites Market Insights, September 07, 2020 |
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Business Development |
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MVP Launches Fast Flow LRTM Process to Speed Closed Mold Part Production |
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Magnum Venus Products (MVP) has launched a new process for closed molding to increase part production by decreasing injection times. The new technique, aptly named Fast Flow LRTM, is a blend of MVP’s Flex Molding Process and Light Resin Transfer Molding (LRTM) and utilizes collapsible resin channels for a faster resin flow. The process was brought about by the need to meet faster cure times for large parts using high viscosity resins such as fire retardant materials. Further trials and testin ……. |
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| Distributor Agreement between GeoTree and Owens Corning for Aslan 200 CFRP Bars |
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| GeoTree Solutions has signed an agreement with Owens Corning Infrastructure Solutions, LLC to distribute Aslan 200 Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) bars for structural strengthening of concrete structures. GeoTree a division of ClockSpring|NRI, and is a leading high-performance critical infrastructure solutions company. GeoTree is already a distributor of Aslan 200 and has now secured agreement to hold distribution rights across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. For identifying growth opp ……. |
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Tecniplas Vinasse Cooling Towers Improve Alcohol and Sugar Mill Competitiveness |
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Tecniplas was one of the confirmed exhibitors for Fenasucro, the Brazilian main sugar and alcohol sector fair. The event, then scheduled for this month, was canceled due to the pandemic. But not all news that comes from sugarcane crops is negative. With the purchase of some mills by large international groups and the modernization of Brazilian players, the search for competitiveness is increasingly fierce. This means fertile ground for the vinasse cooling towers that Tecniplas manufactures in Ca ……. |
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ENGEL to Unveil New LSR Micro-Injection Unit in October 2020 |
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For the market launch of its new micro-injection unit for liquid silicone rubber at ENGEL live experience from October 13th to 16th, 2020, ENGEL is producing the smallest precision components for the field of ophthalmology with an individual part weight of 0.0013 grams. An all-electric and tie-bar-less ENGEL e motion 50/30 TL injection molding machine is used for this purpose. The new LSR micro-injection unit combines the highest precision with maximum flexibility and cost-effectiveness. The ……. |
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Airborne Oil & Gas Enters Western Australia with TCP Jumpers for Woodside’s Julimar Project |
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Appointed by Subsea 7 for the design, manufacture, and delivery of two Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) Jumpers, Airborne Oil & Gas has made successful inroads into the Western Australia oil and gas industry with its TCP technology being used for the first time in the region. With the contract, the Netherlands-headquartered business will supply 2” 10,000 psi TCP Jumpers to be used for Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) injection service. The TCP Jumpers are planned for delivery later this year, and ……. |
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Applied Composites Acquires Alliance Spacesystems |
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Applied Composites Holdings LLC has acquired Los Alamitos, California-based Alliance Spacesystems LLC, a vertically integrated provider of high-performance composite structures and assemblies for the commercial, civil, and government satellite market. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This marks the fifth acquisition of the Applied Composites platform created by AE Industrial Partners LP (AEI), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, power ge ……. |
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Architect Equity Acquires the Aerospace Composites Division of AAR and Renamed Aeromatrix Composites |
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Architect Equity has acquired the Aerospace Composites Division of AAR Corporation. The division is now doing business as Aeromatrix Composites but will continue to be based in Clearwater, Florida. Aeromatrix designs, fabricates and assembles composite products and solutions for customers in the commercial aerospace and defense industries. Dionisio Lucchesi, Managing Director of Architect Equity, said, “We are pleased to complete the acquisition of Aeromatrix Composites and we are excited to ……. |
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MITO Material Solutions Raises Series Seed Round |
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MITO Material Solutions, a cutting edge developer of additives that enable polymer manufacturers to enhance product performance, apprised of an oversubscribed $1M Series Seed funding round led by two Chicago-based firms, Dipalo Ventures and Clean Energy Trust. This investment follows MITO Materials receipt of more than $1.1 million in R&D grants from the National Science Foundation and participation in the Heritage Group Hardtech Accelerator powered by Techstars in late 2019. Additional Series S ……. |
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Modine Partners with Global Plasma Solutions to Deploy Cutting-Edge IAQ Technology Upgrade for School Products |
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Modine Manufacturing Company, a leader in technology in the HVAC industry, apprises of a state-of-the-art technology upgrade for the company’s major school projects that ensures high-quality indoor air quality (IAQ) for students returning to in-person classes following pandemic-related closures. Modine has partnered with Global Plasma Solutions to deploy a patented, auto-cleaning, needlepoint bipolar ionization (NPBI) technology that combats airborne pathogens and particulates to provide a sa ……. |
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Star Thermoplastics Launches Innovative StarBond XL Series |
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Star Thermoplastics Alloys & Rubbers introduces StarBond XL series offering outstanding bond strength for a variety of engineering thermoplastics, such as polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and PC/ABS alloys. The new StarBond XL series has an initial offering of hardness 60 Shore A through 80 Shore A. They come in natural and black colors. The grades are available both in filled and unfilled forms. These grades offer superior tensile properties, elongation and tear propert ……. |
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Alliance between Mafic USA and the Materials Group |
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Mafic USA and The Materials Group have entered into an alliance to increase the use of basalt fiber compounded into injection molded thermoplastics within the automotive industry. Mafic recently began operations at the world’s largest basalt fiber production facility in Shelby, NC. TMG, located in Rockford, MI, is a thermoplastics manufacturer, distributor and leader within the automotive industry in sustainable plastics directly serving the Auto OEMS and their Tier manufacturing suppliers. Toge ……. |
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New Material |
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allnex Launches PHENODUR PR 616/65B for BPA-NI Application |
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allnex launches PHENODUR PR 616/65B, a new, eco-friendly phenolic resin recommended for interior and exterior can coatings with a very low free formaldehyde value of < 0.1%. The PHENODUR PR 616/65B contains neither Bisphenol-A nor Bisphenol-F and has very low free monomer content. PHENODUR PR 616/65B can be used in combination with high molecular weight polyester in BPA-NI application or with high molecular weight epoxy resins for rigid and flexible packaging and drum lining. These coatings s ……. |
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Application Development |
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Toray Advanced Composites’ RS-36 Space-Approved Composite Materials in ESA’s SSMS Modular Rideshare System |
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched and deployed over 50 satellites via their Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) modular rideshare system. The innovative modular payload dispenser will make satellite launch more accessible and affordable and is made using Toray Advanced Composites’ RS-36 space-approved composite materials. The new Vega Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) comprises an innovative modular dispenser, launched in the fairing of the Vega rocket. The d ……. |
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Technology Development |
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Nissan Develops Techniques to Increase Production of Carbon Fiber Parts |
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Nissan Motor Co has developed techniques that help speed up production of automotive components made from carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). Nissan found this new approach to the existing production method known as compression resin transfer molding. The new process involves forming carbon fiber into the right shape and setting it in a die with a slight gap between the upper die and the carbon fibers. Resin is then injected into the fiber and left to harden. The techniques can cut the l ……. |
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Events |
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Louise Goodman– Teijin Sponsored MotorsportAM Sustainability Panel Chair |
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Louise Goodman, award-winning TV presenter and journalist, will join Fluency Marketing’s MotorsportAM conference as the Chair of the Sustainable Materials Panel Session, ‘Does Motorsport have a Sustainable Future?’ taking place on day one of the conference. The Teijin Sponsored Advanced Materials for Motorsport conference will take place at Silverstone Circuit, UK, on October 8th and 9th, 2020 where the company will present a line-up of motorsport and materials industry experts, end-users, and e ……. |
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Pinette P.E.I. at the China Composite Expo 2020 |
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Meet Pinette at China Composite Expo 2020, on the booth 1241, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC) from September 4th to 6th, 2020. The company will display and discuss the latest technologies for lightweight composites parts manufacturing for greener mobilities. Find out more about: • C-RTM (Compression Resin Transfer Molding) for high-performance structural parts manufacturing within a two-minute cycle time • Thermoplastic Stamping lines which ensure high q ……. |
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Polyurethane Foam Association General Meeting will be Held Online in 2020 |
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The Polyurethane Foam Association general meeting, initially set to take place in San Antonio, Texas, will transition to an online format on the same dates, Nov. 4-5, 2020 due to the risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual sessions will feature technical presentations and continuing education updates for the polyurethane foam industry. Technical papers will cover topics including employee training, catalysts for bed-in-a-box applications and environmental technologies. PFA Exe ……. |
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People |
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Paul Tayler Appointed Chief Executive of Nexeo Plastics |
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Nexeo Plastics, a leading global thermoplastics resin distributor, informed that Paul Tayler, formerly Vice President, Europe Division, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2020. Interim Chief Executive Officer Michael Modak will transition his responsibilities to Mr. Tayler and remain a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. A seasoned commercial business leader with extensive experience in the plastics and specialty materials industries, Mr. Tayler has ser ……. |
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Jorg Gossl Becomes New Managing Director of the FACC Subsidiary CoLT Pruf und Test GmbH |
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CoLT Pruf und Test GmbH is a proven specialist for analysis, testing and certification of composite materials and products. As a subsidiary of FACC AG, the company is responsible for all material and component testing of the global aerospace group. In August, Jorg Gossl took over the management of the inspection and test center. As Head of Innovation, Technology and Digitalization at FACC, Christoph Schondorfer will now devote himself entirely to the area of research & technology and digitizatio ……. |
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New Reports in Composites Market Published By Lucintel |
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- FRP Panel Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, May 2020
- Technology Landscape, Trends and Opportunities in 3D Printing Material Market, March 2020
- High Performance Nylon for Tribology Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, March 2020
- European Automotive Composites Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, March 2020
- Carbon Fiber Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, February 2020
- Composites Materials in Tooling Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, January 2020
- Composites Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, January 2020
- Flame Retardant Resin in E&E Composites Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, January 2020
- Carbon Fiber in the Aerospace and Defense Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, January 2020
- Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, November 2019
- BMI Prepreg Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, November 2019
- Para Aramid Fiber Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, November 2019
- Epoxy Curing Agents in the Composites Industry Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2019
- 3D Printing Materials Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2019
- PET Foam Core Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, September 2019
- Thermoplastic Prepreg in the Transportation Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, September 2019
- Polyurethane Resin Composite Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, September 2019
- Gelcoat Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, September 2019
- Fiber Sizing Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, September 2019
- Long Fiber Thermoplastics Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, August 2019
- FRP Pole Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, August 2019
- Composite Testing Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, August 2019
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