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Composites Market Insights, November 30, 2020 |
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Click the Headlines below for more detail on the news article. News articles are divided into sections such as “Business Development”, “New Material”, “Application Development”, “Price Movement”, “Awards and Certifications”, “People”, and “Others”. |
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Business Development |
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Partnership between Turkish Aerospace and Boeing |
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Turkish Aerospace has informed about a partnership with Boeing as part of its continued effort to develop high-tech products locally. The partnership aims to develop thermoplastic manufacturing capability in Turkey. As part of this collaboration, Boeing will provide technical support for Turkish Aerospace to establish a facility for the production of thermoplastic materials for the aerospace industry. These lightweight, energy efficient thermoplastic parts, will be produced in a fully auto ……. |
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| BASF and Kunshan Huguang Sign MoU |
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| BASF and leading automotive parts manufacturer Kunshan Huguang Auto Harness Co., Ltd. (Kunshan Huguang) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop high and low voltage wiring harness and low emission polyurethane (PU) system product applications. “There is a growing demand in China’s manufacturing sector to increase production efficiency and enhance operational excellence. With BASF’s expertise in advanced materials and PU technology, we are able to help Kunshan Huguang simplify pr ……. |
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Swiss Sika Commissions Epoxy Resins Facility in UAE |
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Sika has commissioned a manufacturing facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), which produces epoxy resins aimed at flooring solutions, the Swiss specialty chemicals firm said on Thursday. The locally produced epoxy resins are a key component of Sika’s flooring solutions which are used to seal the surfaces of industrial floors and flooring for private homes. For identifying growth opportunities in epoxy resin in the global composites market, please visit http://www.lucintel.com/epoxy ……. |
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Teijin Aramid to Produce High-Performance Fibers from Green Raw Materials |
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Teijin Aramid, a leading manufacturer of premium aramids and part of the Teijin Group, has released the results of a sustainability-focused pilot program. Since 2018, the company has been working with its partners to develop high-performance aramid fibers from renewable, bio-based materials. The pilot proves that this innovative approach can improve the environmental impact of Teijin Aramid’s production processes, without altering the material properties of the resulting Twaron aramid yarn. The ……. |
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ESA Grants Dawn Aerospace 385K Pound for 3D Printed Rocket Engines |
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has granted a 385K Pound development contract to launch provider, Dawn Aerospace under the Future Launcher Preparatory Program (FLPP). The team at Dawn Aerospace plans to use composites and additive manufacturing to develop sustainable and scalable space transportation. Through the contract, ESA will support Dawn in developing additively manufactured (3D printed) combustion chambers for high performance and high combustion pressure rocket engines. For further ……. |
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Mar-Bal Inc. Merges Its AltraSet Composite Technologies Business with Lattice Composites |
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Chagrin Falls-based Mar-Bal Inc. has merged its AltraSet Composite Technologies business with California-based Lattice Composites. Lattice’s “epoxy chemistry systems” will expand the compounder and thermoset material molder’s composite technologies offerings, a news release stated. Lattice will move its equipment and three technical employees to Mar-Bal’s AltraSet compounding facility in Chagrin Falls. Terms of the deal are not being released. “This merger has created the world’s leading p ……. |
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NAWA America to Manufacture Multifunctionnal Composites |
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NAWA apprises of the creation of its subsidiary in the United States. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, NAWA America was born from the takeover of the activities of the American leader in VACNT for composite applications, N12 Technologies. N12 began developing its own patented two-stage growth process for vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (VACNT) in 2014, at the same time as NAWA in fact, and has become an expert in VACNT-reinforced composite materials. With this acquisition, NAWA extends the ……. |
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New Material |
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allnex Unveils CRYLCOAT 2462-2for Architectural Market |
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allnex apprises of the newest addition to the Powders line, the CRYLCOAT 2462-2. The CRYLCOAT 2462-2 was created with the architectural market in mind and was developed by allnex chemists to meet the requirement of GB/T 5237.4-2017 grade I with excellent boiling water resistance. To give more details, the CRYLCOAT 2462-2 is a TGIC 93/7 powder coating resin, which was designed for standard architectural applications with superior boiling water resistance under both atmospheric and pressurized ……. |
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Sonntag Fins Switch to Sicomin’s Greenpoxy 33 For Custom Carbon Windsurf Fins |
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Sicomin’s latest marine collaboration with Sonntag Fins sees its industry leading GreenPoxy 33 bio-based epoxy resin used for custom carbon fiber windsurf fins – combining speed, fatigue performance and sustainability for some of the fastest sailors afloat. Targeted at windsurf slalom sailors, racers and speed sailors, each Sonntag fin is a custom made product, tailored specifically to the user based on a discussion about riding style, physical size and weight, as well as how the rider likes ……. |
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Application Development |
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COBRA Provides High-Quality Mass Production for ARE Tahiti’s New Composite Canoes |
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COBRA International, one of the world’s largest OEM manufacturers of composite goods for Water Sports, Automotive, Marine and Civil Engineering, confirms the shipment of its first 36 composite canoes to ARE Tahiti. COBRA has collaborated with leading outrigger canoe brand ARE Tahiti to mass produce its new OC-1 canoe, ‘Mana’. Designed by former professional windsurfer Baptiste Gossein (JP Australia and Neil Pryde), ‘Mana’ features a closed deck on which the paddler sits on top of the hull. A ……. |
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Price Movement |
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AOC Increases Price for Americas by 8% |
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AOC has informed of a price increase in the amount of 8% for all products sold in the USA, Canada, Mexico and Latin America. This increase is effective for all orders shipping on or after December 18, 2020. This action is due to the rapid and significant escalation of costs for key raw material ingredients and freight. AOC’s global purchasing resources continue to work with their network of suppliers to manage costs and meet customers’ needs. ……. |
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Awards and Certifications |
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Composites Manager Bags Composites UK Employee of the Year Award |
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R-TECH Materials informed that Composites Manager Dr. Geraint Havard has been awarded the Composites UK employee of the year award 2020. Geraint has been selected from an industry that employs an estimated 800,000 employees in the UK due to his success in building the commercial and technical sides of the Composites business, while also assisting us in gaining ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and Nadcap accreditation’s. ……. |
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People |
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Lucy Houchin Joins the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) Board of Directors |
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Lucy Houchin, Director of Corporate Marketing for IDI Composites International (IDI) and Norplex-Micarta, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA). She will serve a three-year term. Joining IDI Composites International (IDI) in 2016, Lucy currently serves in multiple roles with the Company as the Director of Corporate Marketing for IDI and its sister organization, Norplex-Micarta, and as the Managing Director of IDI Composites In ……. |
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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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Others |
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NREL Advanced Manufacturing Research Moves Wind Turbine Blades Toward Recyclability |
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A new material for wind blades that can be recycled could transform the wind industry, rendering renewable energy more sustainable than ever before while lowering costs in the process. The use of a thermoplastic resin has been validated at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Researchers demonstrated the feasibility of thermoplastic resin by manufacturing a 9-meter-long wind turbine blade using this novel resin, which was developed by a Pennsylvania company called Arkema Inc. Rese ……. |
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