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A summary of the first quarter financial results of key composites companies.
15 May 2013
Forecasts that demand for composite materials is set to double by 2015 are leading to record levels of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
14 May 2013
How Caterham Composites supported Alex Thomson Racing during the Vendée Globe race.
26 April 2013
This case study outlines how Lectra cutting equipment has helped GKN Aerospace improve the productivity of its operation.
05 April 2013
Conversion of metal pump wear parts to advanced composite materials can lead to
substantial annual cost savings through increased seal and bearing life, less risk of pump
seizures, increased MTBR (Mean Time Between Repair), and reduced energy use. This is
demonstrated by major industrial companies that transitioned from metals to DuPont Vespel CR-6100 wear parts for some of their toughest pump applications...
01 March 2013
This Reinforced Plastics feature previews the JEC Europe 2013 trade show.
20 February 2013
This EuCIA (European Composites Industry Association) document outlines the benefits of composites recycling through co-processing in cement kilns.
07 February 2013
Carbon fibre composites are well established in limited-edition cars. The development of materials and processes to enable their use in high volume vehicles is the challenge.
15 January 2013
This article lists the key business moves in the composites industry during 2012.
22 November 2012
This case study describes how Caterham Composites designed a sliding coach roof for Alex Thomson's Open 60 HUGO BOSS yacht to protect the sailor from the harsh conditions expected during the Vendée Globe race.
22 October 2012
Reinforced Plastics' preview of the COMPOSITES EUROPE trade show taking place in Düsseldorf on 9-11 October.
01 October 2012
This Reinforced Plastics feature looks at Connora Technologies' Recyclamine™ epoxy hardener series which is claimed to enable both fibre and resin to be recovered from end-of-life epoxy composites.
24 September 2012
A preview of our September/October issue ...
13 August 2012
This case history discusses how Interplastic Corporation’s styrene-free vinyl ester resin was used by Tri-State in repairing storm drain pipes for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
24 July 2012
Siemens has produced the first batch of its new 75 m long wind turbine blades, which it claims are the world's longest. This Reinforced Plastics feature takes a look at these blades.
20 July 2012
This Reinforced Plastics feature debates the best way of repairing composites in commercial aircraft.
14 June 2012
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27 April 2012
This Reinforced Plastics feature reports on the new composite products and processes being developed to meet the needs of utility-scale wind turbine blade producers.
18 April 2012
Reinforced Plastics magazine and Reed Exhibitions are inviting presentations for the Reinforced Plastics & COMPOSITES CHINA Congress taking place on 7 June 2012 in Shanghai.
10 April 2012
A business perspective for the future of the advanced composites sector.
27 February 2012
Gerber Technology’s new GERBERcutter® Z1 system is designed to cut a wide range of composite materials. Download this brochure to learn more.
24 November 2011
This Reinforced Plastics features review the progress of Bombardier Aerospace's CSeries aircraft programme.
03 November 2011
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19 September 2011
Reinforced Plastics' preview of the COMPOSITES EUROPE 2011 trade show.
12 September 2011
A Position Paper supported by the European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA), European Plastics Converters (EuPC) and the European Composite Recycling Service Company (ECRC).
28 June 2011
A report from the European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA)'s Information Day on Competitive Composites: Sustainability and Recycling Challenges.
01 June 2011
Connect with over 250,000 materials scientists, engineers, designers and manufacturers worldwide.
01 June 2011
A new resin has been introduced for the manufacture of composite components that come into contact with food and drinking water. The resin is compliant with European regulations on food contact and is manufactured using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
10 May 2011
Download Reinforced Plastics' preview of the JEC Composites Show here.
09 March 2011
This feature from the January/February 2011 issue of Reinforced Plastics magazine reviews the different processing routes being taken by wind turbine blade manufacturers around the world and the need for a PLM approach.
17 February 2011
Are part errors and scrap material costing your company money? This video discusses ways to eliminate scrap and rework.
15 November 2010
This is the notification published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 15 September 2010.
21 September 2010
The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) and the European Plastics Converters Association (EuPC) published this paper in July 2010 to outline the potential impact of anti-dumping measures on the European composites industry.
21 September 2010
The European Glass Fibre Producers Association (APFE)/GlassFibreEurope published this fact sheet on 16 September.
21 September 2010
Concerned about adhesive bond strength or coating adhesion? Laser bond inspection may be the solution your company is looking for. Download an overview of this new technique and its applications now.
16 August 2010
Construction is one of the largest markets for composites globally. This Reinforced Plastics feature reports on trends in composites in construction and innovative applications utilising FRP materials.
10 August 2010
Reinforced Plastics reports from a conference on marine and offshore composites held by the Royal Institute of Naval Architects.
13 July 2010
This Reinforced Plastics feature discusses the latest developments in fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) bridges.
25 May 2010
Thermoset composites are compliant with EU Directive.
05 February 2010
The demand for bigger wind turbines, powered by longer blades, has placed many challenges on the blade manufacturers and their suppliers. This Reinforced Plastics feature reviews the history of blade manufacture and the challenges facing resin suppliers to the wind energy industry today.
01 February 2010
Despite the current lull in demand for carbon fibre from high-volume users, the range of manufacturing applications for carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) continues to expand in the face of demand for lighter, stronger and higher performing products.
15 January 2010
Reinforced Plastics reviews the history of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
10 January 2010