Composites
Hexcel marks grand opening of newly expanded engineered core operations plant in Morocco
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) is pleased to announce the grand opening of a completed expansion at its engineered core operations plant in Morocco to meet the growing demand for lightweight advanced composite materials for the aerospace industry.
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DORNIER at JEC World 2023: Machines and lines for modern composites production designed to improve sustainability
Sustainability and the related demands placed on the fiber composites industry will play a major role at JEC World (April 25-27 in Paris), the leading international trade show for composites. With regard to lightweight construction and the reduction of emissions, fiber composite components are indispensable in future-relevant fields such as the aerospace, mobility, construction and energy sector. Lindauer DORNIER will be presenting new developments at the JEC to improve sustainability for the economical production of high-quality, customized composites.
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Teijin Automotive Technologies supplying key exterior components on new Lotus Emira
If you’ve seen the all-new Lotus Emira, you’ll likely notice its dramatic exterior styling. The sleek exterior of this mid-engine premium sports car is made possible, in part, by the advanced composite exterior panels provided by Teijin Automotive Technologies. Specifically, Teijin Automotive Technologies is providing the right- and left-hand doors; right- and left-side rear quarter panels, and the inner, outer and lower shells of the tailgate.
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JEC Composites Startup Booster 2023 winners announced
In a few years, JEC Composites Startup Booster has become a reference for entrepreneurship in the composites industry worldwide. Each year after an application process, 20 startups, with groundbreaking projects using composite materials, are selected to join JEC World stage and pitch before a panel of expert judges.
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Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) will mark its 75th anniversary by showcasing its latest developments for the aerospace and industrial markets at JEC World 2023, Paris on April 25-27. At Hall 5 - J41, Hexcel will showcase its broad range of high-performance advanced lightweight composite material solutions for the aerospace, automotive, energy, sports and leisure, and marine industries as well as display its latest product innovations.
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KARL MAYER Technical Textiles and STOLL present themselves as innovative partners for sustainable composite solutions at the JEC World from 25 to 27 April 2023 in Paris
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JEC WORLD 2023 : 7 DAYS TO GO!
JEC World, the leading international trade show dedicated to composite materials, their manufacturing technologies and application markets, will take place in Paris from April 25-27, 2023.
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Saurer twisting solutions at the JEC World 2023
JEC World is one of the world's leading trade fairs for the composites industry and will take place in Paris from 25th to 27th April 2023. As a partner to manufacturers and processors of glass fibre yarns, Saurer will welcome customers and interested visitors to booth L72 in hall 5.
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ITM presents a round-up of its latest research results at JEC
From April 25th to 27th, 2023, the Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology (ITM) of TU Dresden will be exhibiting at the pavilion SAXONY! (Hall 5, Booth D 79) at JEC World 2023.
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TeXtreme®, a global leader in thin ply spread tow carbon fiber materials, has announced the launch of their latest innovation, TeXtreme® Gapped UD, a dry carbon reinforcement material designed for resin infusion processes. It is a groundbreaking product that offers superior performance, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness for a range of applications.
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SGL Carbon will present a new 50k carbon fiber at JEC World 2023. The new SIGRAFIL® C T50-4.9/235 carbon fiber will match the high strength requirements for common pressure vessel designs and exhibits a high elongation capacity. It also enables further applications in market segments that require high strength and elongation.
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Less C02 consumption + sustainable + recyclable = composites made by ITA at JEC World 2023
Sustainability first - this is the principle of the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University in hall 6 booth S74 at JEC World 2023. ITA combines various lightweight construction technologies to reduce C02 emissions and to use renewable and/or recyclable raw materials. ITA presents innovations in the production of reinforcing fibres and in the textile processing of high-modulus fibres. It also shows the impregnation of high-modulus fibres with thermosetting and thermoplastic matrix systems.
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SGL Carbon reports best operating result in more than ten years - transformation successfully completed
SGL Carbon demonstrated the resilience of its business model in a challenging market environment and was again able to improve sales and earnings in fiscal year 2022 following 2021. All four business units contributed to this success.
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Covestro drives circular economy forward with high-performance PU composites
Polyurethane (PU) composites are strong, lightweight, and efficient in production, making them ideal for various industrial applications. These technologies also offer many benefits for a sustainable circular economy, such as reducing carbon dioxide emissions and increasing product lifespans. Materials manufacturer Covestro, the inventor of PU technology, is committed to innovative and sustainable development in polyurethane composites.
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Program announced for RISE® 2023 – Research, innovation & science for engineered fabrics
The theme for the 13th edition of RISE® (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics) is “A New Era in Manufacturing for Sustainability.” Technology scouts, product managers, senior scientists, development engineers, and business developers will convene September 26-27 at North Carolina State University and The Nonwovens Institute in Raleigh, NC to discover the latest nonwoven innovations.
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ANDRITZ strengthens nonwovens business by acquiring Dan-Web
Dan-Web is a leading supplier of a wide range of technologies for the production of airlaid nonwovens. This acquisition further extends and strengthens ANDRITZ’s product and service portfolio in the field of nonwovens.
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Fraunhofer ITWM, Siriotek and Bematic Combine Their Nonwovens Expertise
Today, nonwoven fabrics play a central role in a number of industries, including automotive, healthcare, medical, construction, and filtration. As demand for these versatile materials continues to grow, Bettarini & Serafini S.r.l (trading as bematic®), Siriotek GmbH and the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM are now joining forces to enhance and develop air-lay technology for production of nonwovens. The joint project will be presented for the first time at ITMA 2023, the trade fair for textiles technology, materials and innovation.
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