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Michelman debuts fibre sizing for under hood auto application
Michelman debuts fibre sizing for under hood auto application

6th Sep 2016

For reinforced composites in the under hood automotive applications, Michelman is launching two polyurethane dispersions designed as fibre sizing. Hydrosize Link dispersions, U470 and U480, react directly with the matrix resin, delivering exceptional composite performance under extreme exposure to water, ethylene glycol, and high temperatures.

courtesy: IACMI-The Composites Institute
IACMI names new facility for composites engineering

6th Sep 2016

The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) and The University of Tennessee, Knoxville officials have named a revamped University of Tennessee building as a facility devoted to composites and fibres manufacturing and engineering. It has been named as ‘Fibres and Composites Manufacturing Facility and Engineering Annex.’

US conference on auto industry composites
US conference on auto industry composites

1st Sep 2016

A conference dedicated to composites in the automotive industry will be held from October13-14, 2016 in US city of Tennessee, which is home to the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI). This event is being organised by the JEC Group as part of its strategy to specifically address each composites end-using market.

Cannon showing new generation of equipment at K 2016 show
Cannon showing new generation of equipment at K 2016 show

31st Aug 2016

The Cannon Group is showcasing a new generation of production equipment for the fields of polyurethanes, composites and thermoforming at K 2016 show to be held in Düsseldorf from October 19 to 26. The Group’s presence will be characterised by an exhibition programme focused on innovative multi-technical solutions in hall 13, booth no. B-76.

Courtesy: Saertex
Saertex and CEM to distribute core material in US

29th Aug 2016

Composite Essential Materials (CEM), a leader in the industry for core materials, and Saertex, the global market leader in multiaxial fabrics, are set to distribute Saertex core material, SAERfoam, formed by through-thickness glass fibre reinforcements with an ultra light foam to create core material for infusion, RTM, and pultrusion processes, in US.

Courtesy: Tencate
TenCate appoints Jan Albers as chairman, executive board

29th Aug 2016

Textiles technology group, Royal TenCate, which develops and produces solutions for the protection of people and living environment, has appointed Jan Albers, now chairman of supervisory board, as new chairman of the executive board and CEO, during the recently held extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Royal Ten Cate in Almelo.

Courtesy: Gurit
Composites maker Gurit’s H1 operating profit expands 21%

27th Aug 2016

Operating profit expanded 21 per cent year on year in the six month period ended June 30, 2016 to reach CHF 19.1 million at Switzerland based composites maker Gurit, while operating profit margin reached 10.5 per cent. The operating profit includes expenses of CHF 2.5 million, mainly related to non cash impairment charges of CHF 2.0 million.

IACMI & DuPont launch project for thermoplastic composites
IACMI & DuPont launch project for thermoplastic composites

24th Aug 2016

The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) has tied up with three companies to launch a mega project that aims to decrease cost of manufacturing and increasing design flexibility for automotive composites. Advancements in both areas can open up new opportunities and become an enabler for large scale deployment of composite...

Hexagon to supply hydrogen cylinder for Daimler’s Benz car
Hexagon to supply hydrogen cylinder for Daimler’s Benz car

23rd Aug 2016

Hexagon Composites’ fully owned subsidiary, Hexagon Lincoln, has been selected by Daimler AG to supply compressed hydrogen gas (CHG) cylinders for Daimler’s next generation of fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). The new Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL will be presented in 2017. Type 4 cylinders are the best choice for hydrogen applications because of their...

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