|
Composites Market Insights, February 28, 2022 |
|
|
Copyright Lucintel, Dallas, TX, USA Tel.: +1-972-636-5056 |
|
|
This newsletter is circulated to more than 12,000 subscribers worldwide. It is sent by subscription only. Spend 5-10 minutes on this newsletter every week and stay on top of your business. |
|
|
To submit your company’s latest developments / news or to announce a job opening, write to editor@lucintel.com. Please forward this FREE newsletter to your friends and colleagues so they will be up-to-date on the current happening in the composites industry. |
|
|
Click the Headlines below for more detail on the news article. News articles are divided into sections such as “Business Development”, “Application Development”, “Financial”, “Price Movement”, and “Others” |
|
|
|
|
|
Business Development |
|
|
Cabot Corporation Expands Engineered Elastomer Composites (E2C) Solutions |
|
|
Cabot Corporation has expanded its Engineered Elastomer Composites (E2C) product line for use in retreading applications for off-the-road (OTR) tires. Enabled by propriety process technology that mixes reinforcing carbons into elastomers, E2C solutions for the OTR tire retreading application deliver premium performance that maximizes the life of retreads, improves the productivity and efficiency of mining operations, and reduces impact on the environment. ……. |
|
|
|
|
|
Kamatics Extends Helicopter Gearbox Life with Custom Molded Anti-Wear Composites (P-54) |
|
|
Kamatics Corporation, a Kaman business, is introducing new P-54 contoured, anti-wear components for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of legacy helicopter gearboxes. P-54 is a unique composite that can be adhered to substrates where the surface is prone to abrasion, fretting wear, impact damage, or other harsh environmental conditions. P-54 is utilized on defense and commercial aerospace platforms and is certified by many original equipment manufacturers and systems integrators for ne ……. |
|
|
|
|
|
Agreement between VySpine and Oxford Performance Materials |
|
|
VySpine, a spine innovation leader using differentiated materials and designs, has entered into a partnership agreement with Oxford Performance Materials (OPM), an industry leader in advanced polymer science and 3D printed orthopedic devices. The agreement enables VySpine and OPM to collaboratively develop differentiated spine fusion products using OPM’s patented OsteoFab PEKK technology. VySpine is the designer of the OsteoVy PEKK lattice, which will be manufactured exclusively by OPM for VySp ……. |
|
|
|
|
|
Kineco Kaman Composites India Celebrates BAE Systems Delivery Milestone |
|
|
Kineco Kaman Composites India Private Limited, a Joint Venture between Goa-based Kineco Limited (Kineco) and Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc. (Kaman Aerospace), a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation in the United States, marked an important stage in its history with the delivery of its 600th Mission Crew Workstation (MCW) Console to BAE Systems USA. These MCW Consoles are used in the Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. Kineco Kaman also received a Gold Supplier award for maintaining a 100% on-t ……. |
|
|
|
|
|
Application Development |
|
|
Permali Presents Battlejacket |
|
|
BattleJacket is a patented, advanced polymer coating technology that immediately closes up and literally ‘heals’ itself when pierced by a bullet or high velocity projectile, such as shrapnel from an IED (improvised explosive device) or land mine. The BattleJacket coating is compatible with CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) two-component polyurethane paint, better known as camouflage paint. The multi-layered elastomeric system is designed to allow projectiles to pass through the polyurethan ……. |
|
|
|
|
|
Boeing Develops All-Composite Cryogenic Propellant Tank for NASA’s SLS Rocket |
|
|
A new type of large, fully-composite, linerless cryogen tank, designed and manufactured by Boeing, completed a critical series of tests at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center at the end of 2021. The reusable tank shell was originally constructed as flight hardware for DARPA’s Experimental Spaceplane Program (XSP). The successful test campaign advances the new technology towards being mature, safe and ready for use in aerospace vehicles. The 4.3-meter (14 foot) diameter composite tank is simil ……. |
|
|
|
|
|
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. Presents Novel Thermoset Composite Materials and Processes in Next Generation eAxle Demonstrator |
|
|
Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd has a major research project that aims to accelerate the development of thermoset composite material applications in next generation electric drivetrains. The New eAxle Project will demonstrate how Sumitomo Bakelite’s high-performance plastics enable higher eAxle efficiency, improved thermal management, and a reduction in both component weight and size for OEMs and Tier suppliers, within an eAxle assembly. A fully functional demonstrator unit will be delivered in 2022 ……. |
|
|
|
|
|
Financial |
|
|
TPI Achieves Record Net Sales for the Full Year of 2021 |
|
|
TPI Composites, Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021. Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2021, decreased by $76.1 million or 16.3% to $389.5 million as compared to $465.6 million in the same period in 2020. Net sales of wind blades decreased by $83.2 million or 18.7% to $362.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, as compared to $445.5 million in the same period in 2020. The fluctuating U.S. dollar against ……. |
|
|
|
|
|
Price Movement |
|
|
AOC Raises Price of UPR Resin |
|
|
AOC apprised of a price increase of 75 euros per ton for its entire portfolio of Unsaturated Polyester (UPR) resins sold in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The price increase will take effect on March 1st, 2022, or as soon as contracts allow. “AOC is seeing increases in the cost of raw materials on the back of high oil prices. This leaves us no choice but to further raise the prices of our products as a result”, explains Fons Harbers, Vice President Marketing & Sales EMEA of AOC. For identif ……. |
|
|
|
|
|
Events |
|
|
TFP Webinar on March 24, 2022 |
|
|
TFP will be hosting another webinar on March 24, 2022. This webinar will focus on Improving the Fire Reaction and Fire Resistance Properties of Composites. In this webinar, Neil and Scott will discuss how Tecnofire is easily incorporated directly into a composite, protecting the structure from fire while reducing smoke and heat release. They will demonstrate how Tecnofire has been used effectively to pass key reaction to fire standards including ASTM E662, E162 and the EN45545 rail sector sta ……. |
|
|
|
|
|
The 9th Global Conference on Polymer and Composite Materials (PCM 2022) |
|
|
The 9th Global Conference on Polymer and Composite Materials (PCM 2022) will be held from August 21-24, 2022 in Shenzhen, China. The plenary session of PCM 2022 will include Keynote Speeches, Invited Speeches, Oral Presentations and Poster Presentations. PCM is an annually held conference, it aims to provide a forum for academic experts and participants to exchange their experiences and share research results about all aspects of Polymer and Composite Materials and discuss the encountered pract ……. |
|
|
|
|
|
2022 American Society for Composites Conference, ASTM D30 Meeting |
|
|
The University of Arizona will host the American Society for Composites (ASC) 37th Annual Technical Conference on September 19-21, 2022 in Tucson, AZ. Currently, the conference format is in-person, but is subject to change to full virtual depending upon pandemic conditions. Conference Chair: Prof. Olesya Zhupanska, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona. Conference Co-Chair: Prof. Erdogan Madenci, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona. The ASC Annu ……. |
|
|
|
|
|
New Reports in Composites Market Published By Lucintel |
|
|
- ASEAN Automotive Composites Market: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, February 2022
- Aramid Paper Market: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, February 2022
- Aramid Fiber Market: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, February 2022
- Polyamide Resin Market: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, February 2022
- Opportunities in North American FRP Tank Market: Market Size, Trends and Growth Analysis, February 2022
- UK Composites Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, February 2022
- Composites in North America Automotive Market: Market Size, Trends and Growth Analysis, February 2022
- Honeycomb Core Material Market: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, February 2022
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Chinese Pultrusion Market, February 2022
- Balsa Core Material: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, February 2022
- FRP Tank Market: Market Size, Trends and Growth Analysis, February 2022
- Opportunities in the Short Fiber Thermoplastics Market: Growth Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Non-Woven Textile Market, October 2021
- Opportunities in the Polyurethane Tooling Board Market: Growth Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Natural Fiber Composite Market, October 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Flame Retardant Resin in the Transportation Composites Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Opportunities for Epoxy Resin In The Global Composites Market: Growth Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Opportunities in the Continuous Fiber Thermoplastic (CFT) Market: Growth Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Invar Tooling Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Opportunities in the Advanced Composites Market: Growth Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Opportunities for Glass Fiber In The Global Automotive Composites Market: Growth Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of Composites in the Global Sporting Goods Market, October 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of Repair and Rehab in the Global Construction Industry, October 2021
- Growth Opportunities of Thermoset Resin in the Global Composites Market, October 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of Unsaturated Polyester Resin in the Global Automotive Composites Market, October 2021
- Opportunities for Thermoplastic Resin in The Global Automotive Composites Market: Growth Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, September 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Long Fiber Thermoplastics Market, September 2021
- Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Glass Fiber Textiles Market, September 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Carbon Fiber Market, September 2021
- Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, September 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Market, September 2021
- Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of Composites in the Oil And Gas Market, September 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the FRP Panel Market Report, September 2021
|
|
|
|
|
Others |
|
|
Engenuity Joins NCC’s SME Affiliate Membership Scheme |
|
|
The National Composites Centre (NCC) is delighted to welcome Engenuity as its newest SME Affiliate Member. An engineering development company that’s had a composite specialty for over 25 years, Engenuity’s material characterization and engineering analysis capability sees it work on high performance applications in automotive, marine, aerospace and more. Through its onsite material characterization laboratory, Engenuity works with some of the biggest names in composite materials manufactur ……. |
|
|
|
|
|
Swiss Supplier of Advanced Carbon Composite Manufacturing Technology 9T Labs Raises $17m Series A Funding |
|
|
The investment will help fully commercialize the company’s Red Series software tools, 3D printer and molding equipment to lead the way in the production of sustainable high-performance parts for end-use applications. M 9T Labs AG closed its Series A funding round and raised $17-million USD to help further commercialize the company’s innovative Red Series Additive Fusion Solution platform for the production of advanced carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite parts. Key investors ……. |
|
|
