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Click the Headlines below for more detail on the news article. News articles are divided into sections such as \u201cBusiness Development\u201d, \u201cNew Material\u201d, \u201cApplication Development\u201d, \u201cTechnology Development\u201d, \u201cAwards and Certifications\u201d, \u201cEvents\u201d, \u201cPeople\u201d, and \u201cOthers\u201d.<\/p>\n

Business Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. Invests in New European Manufacturing Line to Produce Epoxy Encapsulation Materials for Automotive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. has informed its intention to open a new manufacturing line to produce epoxy encapsulation composite materials for automotive applications at its Belgian production subsidiary, Vyncolit NV. The investment will provide local manufacturing capacity for specialist encapsulation materials in the automotive and new mobility fields in Europe, with the company aiming to reach sales in the encapsulation compound market of 12 billion yen by the 2025 fiscal year. The Sumitom \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

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Buitink Technology has developed and launched Buitink Inflatable Car Screen<\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dutch manufacturer, Buitink Technology has developed and launched Buitink Inflatable Car Screen, an innovative inflatable clear plastic vehicle isolation screening system to provide personal protection from COVID-19 transfer. All of Buitink Technology\u2019s BICS product designs are manufactured from a thin (~0.2mm) but durable, Tuftane thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) flexible plastic film, produced by UK manufacturer, Permali. The new Buitink Inflatable Car Screen (BICS) product range, available \u2026\u2026.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

AAR Agrees to Divest Non-Core Composites Manufacturing Business<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

AAR CORP. has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its aerospace composite manufacturing business after running a sale process that began earlier this year. The buyer is an affiliate of Architect Equity. The Composites business designs, fabricates and assembles composite aerospace products for customers in the commercial aerospace and defense industries. \u201cThis divestiture is consistent with our multi-year strategy to focus our portfolio on our core services offerings. It will reduce co \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

New Material<\/strong><\/p>\n

UK to Lead the Development of Next Generation Sustainable Composite Materials<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A new initiative is being launched to develop the next generation of sustainable composite materials and bring together the UK\u2019s composites expertise to quickly turn research breakthroughs into industrial applications. The UK Undersecretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Nadhim Zawahi MP, declared the initiative on July 03 at the University of Bristol\u2019s Sustainability Summit 2020, taking place virtually from June 29 to July 03, 2020. Led by the National Composites Cent \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

Application Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

ACT Blade Develops Ultralight Wind Turbine Blades<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Game-changing\u2019 technology adapted from the sailing industry has been used to develop an ultralight offshore wind turbine blade capable of producing more energy than conventional designs. The novel lightweight composite blade structure, which is wrapped in a high-tech engineered sail-like textile shell, has been developed by UK yacht-sail developer spin off ACT Blade. It is up to a third lighter than typical fiberglass blade designs can be made longer to generate more energy and, ultimately, \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

New Durethan ECO Polyamide Product Range Featuring Recycled Fibers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

LANXESS is increasingly making use of recycled raw materials in the production of its thermoplastic compounds and composites. \u201cWe want to help make the switch from a throw-away society to a circular economy. Our goal is to make more and more of our plastic products sustainable so that we can make our growth less dependent on the consumption of finite resources, improve our carbon footprint and protect the environment,\u201d explains Dr. Guenter Margraf, global product manager at the company\u2019s High Pe \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

Air Fom\u2019s Airless Tires Utilizes Expanded TPU from Covestro<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Taiwanese company Air Fom is now offering a patented solution for airless tires that overcomes the drawbacks of previous airless products. It is based on an expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (eTPU) from Covestro. Solid rubber tires have been on the market for quite a while now, but just like earlier puncture-proof products, they have their shortcomings: they do not produce the typically light driving feel of their air-filled counterparts, are often real heavyweights and, moreover, are v \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

Toray Advanced Composites\u2019 TC346\u2013 Material of Choice for Most Advanced F1 Cars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Toray Advanced Composites\u2019 newest and most advanced motorsport prepreg system, TC346, has set the bar high for composite solutions. It was created from a direct pull from Formula One (F1) teams that were unable to find a solution for their most demanding applications with existing materials. Over the course of 3 years of development, in conjunction with multiple F1 teams, Toray Advanced Composites has surpassed all the demands and has demonstrated that TC346 will be the material of choice for th \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

Toray Advanced Composites and Delft Hyperloop Pushing the Limits of Innovative Technology<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Hyperloop pushes the limits of transportation and composites engineering, lightweight but strong vehicles require high-performance structural components in order to meet speed and safety requirements. The Delft Hyperloop team met this challenge with the successful design and production of the chassis utilizing carbon fiber prepregs from Toray Advanced Composites, therefore selected another carbon fiber reinforced polymer system prepreg for the battery box housing. The powertrain subsystem is \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

Carbonhaus is the World\u2019s First Building Made of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Concrete<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A two-story building on the campus of Technical University in Dresden, Germany is the world\u2019s first building made from carbon fiber reinforced concrete. The world\u2019s first building made of carbon fiber reinforced concrete, known as Carbonhaus, is a collaborative effort of engineers, designers, and researchers who have advocated for use of advanced materials in place of the traditional concrete and steel in construction for many years. The 5-million-euro project is being funded by the German Fe \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

RS Electric Boats\u2019 New Electric Pulse58 Built with Sustainable Composite Materials<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

RS Electric Boats\u2019 new electric Pulse58 rigid inflatable motorboat is designed and built with sustainable composite components. RS Sailing\u2019s sister company, RS Electric Boats, has a focus on sustainability and zero emissions. The company\u2019s new Pulse58 electric rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is designed and built with sustainable composite components provided by NORCO, helping the company attain both of these goals. Built with the highest level of sustainable construction in the RIB sector, th \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

German Bionics Debuted Fourth Generation of Cray X, Carbon Fiber Exoskeleton<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

German Bionics debuted the fourth generation of Cray X, designed of carbon fiber and the latest in a line of workplace exoskeletons designed to be worn on the workers\u2019 backs to offer support. The fourth-generation Cray X supports workers by actively amplifying their movements and protecting the lower back from excessive strain when lifting loads of up to 62 pounds, offsetting that weight. Made of carbon fiber and designed with an integrated cloud interface, Cray X easily connects to the industr \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, Perfect Blend of Composite Materials and Design Cues from the Latest Lambos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Automobili Lamborghini and The Italian Sea Group present the worldwide premiere of \u2018Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63\u2019, the Tecnomar fleet\u2019s new motor yacht available in a limited edition in reference to Lamborghini\u2019s 1963 foundation. This motor yacht project, developed by The Italian Sea Group, started with several collaborative sessions with the contribution of Lamborghini\u2019s Centro Stile and inspiration from the Lamborghini Sian FKP 37: the hybrid super sports car incorporating benchmarking new s \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

Mugen Unveils Honda Civic Type R Loaded with Carbon Fiber<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2019, Japanese automotive tuner Mugen teased a concept of what it could do to the Honda Civic Type R, and now the real car conversion kit is finally here. Mugen is known for tuning Honda cars and was founded by Hirotoshi Honda, the son of Honda Motor Company founder Soichiro Honda, in 1973. It has introduced its take on the Civic Type R, which gives the hot hatch a full body kit conversion. There are new panels all around the Type R. For example, there is a vented, full carbon fiber bon \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

Technology Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saertex Supports Hyfive Research Project<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

SAERTEX supports the BMWi-funded research project HyFiVE (Hybrid joining technologies for connections in maritime use), in which five industrial companies and three scientific institutions develop new technologies and evaluate them for maritime use. Lightweight construction, as a key technology for sustainable transportation solutions, is difficult to establish in shipbuilding due to inadequate joining technologies between fiber composite materials and steel. Another complicating factor is t \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

Awards and Certifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dura Composites Wins Achilles BuildingConfidence Award \u2013 Advanced Membership Status<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dura Composites has been successful in achieving Achilles Building Confidence Advanced membership status. Being validated by Achilles Building Confidence demonstrates Dura Composites\u2019 compliance with industry standards, commitment to reducing risk across the supply chain and reinforces the company\u2019s focus on product quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. The Achilles Building Confidence community is designed to facilitate collaboration between verified, compliant suppliers and \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

Webinars on the Dynamic Properties of Composites in July 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The webinar series will take place from July 08, 15, 22 and 29, 2020, each webinar will continue for one hour\u2014 12:00-13:00 CEST. Topics that will be covered are: \uf0d8 Performance Priorities of Composites for Dynamic Applications by Benjamin Russell, Hexcel Composites (July 08, 2020) \uf0d8 Micromechanical Modeling of the Dynamic Behavior of Composites by Mario Rueda, IMDEA Materials (July 15, 2020) \uf0d8 Damage Assessment of Composites Subjected to Impact Loading by Federico Sket, IMDEA Materials \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

People<\/strong><\/p>\n

Core Molding Technologies Elects Tom Cellitti Chairman of the Board of Directors<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Board of Directors of Core Molding Technologies, Inc. has elected Tom Cellitti to the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Cellitti replaces James Simonton who retired from the Board of Directors as of June 15, 2020. Mr. Cellitti has served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Company since December 2018. The Board of Directors appointed James Crowley to replace Mr. Cellitti as Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Matthew Jauchius \u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

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