http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Thu, 17 May 2012 09:33:29 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/_common/img/template/reinforced-plastics/site-logo.gif http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25804/benteler-sgl-builds-production-plant-for-carbon-fibre-automotive-components/ Benteler-SGL GmbH & Co KG has invested €36 million in a new plant in Austria to manufacture automotive components made of carbon composites. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25804/benteler-sgl-builds-production-plant-for-carbon-fibre-automotive-components/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25828/us-department-of-the-interior-to-review-offshore-wind-power-proposal/ A top U.S. government agency, the Department of the Interior (DOI), has announced that it intends to proceed with a review of plans by Atlantic Grid Holdings to develop an offshore wind grid. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25828/us-department-of-the-interior-to-review-offshore-wind-power-proposal/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25820/world-s-largest-solar-park-to-be-created-in-serbia/ Representatives of the Serbian Government and Securum Equity Partners Europe have signed a memorandum regarding construction of what is claimed to be the largest solar park the world has seen so far. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25820/world-s-largest-solar-park-to-be-created-in-serbia/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25802/aoc-cobalt-free-resin-certified-by-nsf-international/ AOC's new Vipel® F010-H2O-00 vinyl ester resin is certified to the NSF/ANSI 61: Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects standard. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25802/aoc-cobalt-free-resin-certified-by-nsf-international/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25795/dsm-composite-resins-announces-price-increase/ DSM Composite Resins has announced a price increase for its complete portfolio of unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25795/dsm-composite-resins-announces-price-increase/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25773/edra-equipamentos-develops-green-atm/ Brazilian company Edra Equipamentos has created an ATM booth using composite resins partially derived from renewable resources from Elekeiroz SA. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25773/edra-equipamentos-develops-green-atm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25763/sp-high-modulus-exhibits-at-australian-boat-show/ SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, is exhibiting at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in Queensland, Australia, this month. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25763/sp-high-modulus-exhibits-at-australian-boat-show/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25746/umeco-promotes-global-branding-at-sampe-2012/ Umeco will be promoting its new branding at the 2012 SAMPE 2012 trade show in Baltimore this month. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25746/umeco-promotes-global-branding-at-sampe-2012/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25739/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 14 May 2012 08:51:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25739/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25721/boeing-787-dreamliner-wins-innovation-award/ The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been honoured with the Grand Prize during the 2012 Hermes Awards for Innovation. Sat, 12 May 2012 12:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25721/boeing-787-dreamliner-wins-innovation-award/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25720/zoltek-reports-continuing-growth-trends-in-second-quarter/ Carbon fibre manufacturer Zoltek Companies Inc reports net revenues of US$47 million for the second quarter of its 2012 fiscal year, an increase of 26.7% on the second quarter of fiscal 2011. Fri, 11 May 2012 16:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25720/zoltek-reports-continuing-growth-trends-in-second-quarter/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25727/yingli-brings-solar-power-to-brazil-s-most-prestigious-football-stadium/ A partnership between Chinese company Yingli Green Energy, EDF Consultoria and the State of Rio de Janeiro is bringing solar power to Brazil’s most prestigious sports stadium, Estado do Maracana, which will host the 2014 World Cup. Fri, 11 May 2012 13:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25727/yingli-brings-solar-power-to-brazil-s-most-prestigious-football-stadium/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25718/bayer-sites-wind-energy-centre-in-denmark/ Bayer MaterialScience plans to establish a global wind energy competence and development centre at its site in Otterup, Denmark, to coordinate the development of materials for wind energy applications. Fri, 11 May 2012 12:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25718/bayer-sites-wind-energy-centre-in-denmark/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25709/reports-discusses-automotive-and-aerospace-materials-selection/ Advanced high-strength steel (AHSS), aluminium, magnesium, titanium and carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) each has its own set of cost, availability, manufacturing and performance characteristics that affect their adoption in the automotive and aerospace industries, according to a Lux Research report. Fri, 11 May 2012 09:27:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25709/reports-discusses-automotive-and-aerospace-materials-selection/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25694/hawker-beechcraft-files-for-bankruptcy/ US business aircraft maker Hawker Beechcraft Inc has filed for reorganisation under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code. Thu, 10 May 2012 17:11:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25694/hawker-beechcraft-files-for-bankruptcy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25684/eurecomp-organises-event-on-recycling-thermoset-composites/ The EURECOMP project will hold its first training event, focusing on the recycling of thermoset composites, in Brussels on 22 May. Thu, 10 May 2012 12:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25684/eurecomp-organises-event-on-recycling-thermoset-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25679/unitech-composites-invests-in-ndi-equipment/ Unitech Composites and Structures has invested in non-destructive inspection (NDI) equipment to aid its production and inspection processes. Thu, 10 May 2012 08:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25679/unitech-composites-invests-in-ndi-equipment/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25672/agy-expands-s-2-glass-manufacturing-capacity-by-20/ AGY has increased production of its S-2 Glass® fibre reinforcements by 20% to meet growth in demand from aerospace and industrial markets. Wed, 09 May 2012 16:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25672/agy-expands-s-2-glass-manufacturing-capacity-by-20/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25666/umeco-showcases-sea-spider-tidal-energy-device-at-all-energy-2012/ Composite materials supplier Umeco's stand at the All-Energy 2012 renewable energy trade show will feature a model of Renewergen Ltd’s Sea-Spider, a 70 m diameter 6.5 MW vertical axis tidal energy device. Wed, 09 May 2012 12:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25666/umeco-showcases-sea-spider-tidal-energy-device-at-all-energy-2012/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25664/janneby-wind-testing-site-ready-to-open/ It will reportedly be the only independent wind turbine testing site in the German federal state of Schleswig-Holstein. Wed, 09 May 2012 12:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25664/janneby-wind-testing-site-ready-to-open/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25661/ge-to-supply-95-mw-to-polish-utility-scale-wind-projects/ 38 of GE's 2.5 MW wind turbines will be used for projects in northern Poland, and the company will also build a service centre to provide long-term local support. Wed, 09 May 2012 12:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25661/ge-to-supply-95-mw-to-polish-utility-scale-wind-projects/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25658/innovative-composites-to-supply-ecoscape-modular-composite-homes-to-antigua/ Innovative Composites International Inc (ICI) has announced an agreement to supply its EcoScape™ composite modular homes for a housing project in Antigua. Wed, 09 May 2012 09:31:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25658/innovative-composites-to-supply-ecoscape-modular-composite-homes-to-antigua/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25644/umeco-sponsors-multimatics-grand-am-cars/ Umeco’s Structural Materials business has signed an agreement with Canadian motorsports organisation Multimatic Motorsports to sponsor two Aston Martin Vantage V8s in the 2012 Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge (CTSCC). Tue, 08 May 2012 17:31:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25644/umeco-sponsors-multimatics-grand-am-cars/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25635/lignol-joins-carbon-fibre-consortium/ Lignol Energy Corporation, a technology company specialising in advanced biofuels and renewable chemicals, has become a member of the Oak Ridge Carbon Fibre Composites Consortium managed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Tue, 08 May 2012 15:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25635/lignol-joins-carbon-fibre-consortium/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25632/gurit-signs-balsa-core-supply-deal-with-sino-composite/ Swiss company Gurit and Sino Composite of China have signed a long-term agreement under which Gurit will supply balsa core materials to Sino for the Chinese market. Tue, 08 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25632/gurit-signs-balsa-core-supply-deal-with-sino-composite/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25623/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25623/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25622/gamesa-halts-u-s-offshore-wind-prototype-installation/ The company blames the U.S. market and regulatory conditions for postponing installation of the offshore prototype near Cape Charles, Va. - which the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) approved earlier this year. Tue, 08 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25622/gamesa-halts-u-s-offshore-wind-prototype-installation/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25597/formaplex-expands/ Specialist engineering and manufacturing company Formaplex has increased production space by a further 30% with the opening of a new 15 000 ft2 factory. Mon, 07 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25597/formaplex-expands/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25577/composites-reduce-wheel-weight/ University Racing Eindhoven (URE) has developed a hybrid composite wheel for this year’s Formula Student competition using Huntsman Advanced Materials' epoxy resin. Mon, 07 May 2012 09:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25577/composites-reduce-wheel-weight/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25599/lm-wind-power-reports-disappointing-results-for-2011/ Wind turbine blade manufacturer LM Wind Power says that although its 2011 financial results are in line with expectations for the year, they are disappointing and lower than last year. Sun, 06 May 2012 12:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25599/lm-wind-power-reports-disappointing-results-for-2011/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25489/airtech-celebrates-successful-jec-europe-show/ Airtech, a manufacturer of processing materials for the composites and tooling industries, showed its latest products and services for the resin infusion process during the JEC Europe trade show in March. Sat, 05 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25489/airtech-celebrates-successful-jec-europe-show/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25590/mac-rtm-microwave-curing-of-resins/ AIMPLAS is coordinating a European project called MAC-RTM, which is aiming to develop a system for curing resins using microwaves. Fri, 04 May 2012 16:34:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25590/mac-rtm-microwave-curing-of-resins/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25586/composites-one-now-owned-by-synergy-55/ Total affiliate CCP Composites has sold its shares in North American distributor Composites One to GLS Composites Distribution Corporation, which is owned by Synergy 55. Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25586/composites-one-now-owned-by-synergy-55/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25585/first-wind-starts-construction-of-105-mw-wind-farm-in-washington/ First Wind has started construction of its first wind project in Washington state - the 105 MW Palouse Wind farm in northern Whitman County. Fri, 04 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25585/first-wind-starts-construction-of-105-mw-wind-farm-in-washington/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25572/rhc-lifting-supplies-automated-guided-vehicle-to-gkn-aerospace/ RHC Lifting Ltd has commissioned and supplied its first Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) to GKN Aerospace’s new composite wing structures manufacturing and assembly facility near Bristol, UK. Thu, 03 May 2012 17:10:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25572/rhc-lifting-supplies-automated-guided-vehicle-to-gkn-aerospace/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25563/acciona-installs-aw-3000-116-3-mw-wind-turbines-in-north-america/ ACCIONA Windpower is installing two of its AW-3000/116, 3 MW wind turbines at Pioneer Grove in Cedar County, Iowa, USA, marking the first installation of the turbines in North America. Thu, 03 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25563/acciona-installs-aw-3000-116-3-mw-wind-turbines-in-north-america/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25565/lockheed-martin-and-ingersoll-machine-tools-improve-afp-software/ Lockheed Martin has partnered with Ingersoll Machine Tools Inc to develop an improved software package for the programming of automated fibre placement equipment (AFP). Thu, 03 May 2012 13:27:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25565/lockheed-martin-and-ingersoll-machine-tools-improve-afp-software/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25560/overcapacity-and-new-players-keep-wind-turbine-prices-down/ Contracts signed for wind turbines in the second half of 2011 for delivery in 2013 fell 4% to €0.91 million/MW from 6 months earlier, with overcapacity and new players keeping prices for utility-scale wind turbines down, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance's Wind Turbine Price Index (WTPI). Thu, 03 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25560/overcapacity-and-new-players-keep-wind-turbine-prices-down/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25557/kaman-and-kineco-form-composites-joint-venture-in-india/ Kaman Aerospace Group Inc and Kineco Pvt Ltd have announced an agreement to form a company in India to manufacture composite structures for aerospace, medical and other industries. Thu, 03 May 2012 08:28:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25557/kaman-and-kineco-form-composites-joint-venture-in-india/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25538/zyvex-technologies-and-enve-composites-introduce-nano-enhanced-bike-rim/ Zyvex Technologies and ENVE Composites have announced an exclusive partnership to provide a bicycle rim for downhill mountain bikes that uses nano-enhanced carbon fibre. Wed, 02 May 2012 16:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25538/zyvex-technologies-and-enve-composites-introduce-nano-enhanced-bike-rim/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25537/renewableuk-says-cpre-concern-over-wind-turbines-is-misplaced/ RenewableUK says the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England's (CPRE) concern about over-development of onshore wind turbines is “misplaced”, as the actual number of wind turbines for England is less than a sixth of CPRE's figure of 12,000. Wed, 02 May 2012 14:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25537/renewableuk-says-cpre-concern-over-wind-turbines-is-misplaced/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25530/amber-composites-part-of-make-it-in-great-britain-exhibition/ Amber Composites will feature in the UK government’s Make it in Great Britain exhibition, which takes place in London during the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. Wed, 02 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25530/amber-composites-part-of-make-it-in-great-britain-exhibition/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25534/vestas-loss-near-doubled-in-q1-postpones-v164-prototype/ Vestas' loss almost doubled in the first quarter (Q1) of 2012 to €162 million, compared with a loss of €85m in the same period last year, as the company continues to struggle – and it is postponing the prototype of the new V164 7 MW offshore wind turbine. Wed, 02 May 2012 12:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25534/vestas-loss-near-doubled-in-q1-postpones-v164-prototype/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25520/hexcel-opens-prepreg-plant-extension-in-stade-germany/ Hexcel has officially opened an extension to its prepreg facility in Stade, Germany, which will increase plant capacity to support increasing build rates for the Airbus A350 XWB and other aircraft programmes. Wed, 02 May 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25520/hexcel-opens-prepreg-plant-extension-in-stade-germany/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25494/victrex-peek-release-film-for-aerospace-composites/ Victrex Polymer Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with Umeco under which Umeco will market release films made from Victrex's APTIV® film, which is based on high performance PEEK polymer. Tue, 01 May 2012 13:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25494/victrex-peek-release-film-for-aerospace-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25482/last-months-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the month of April. Tue, 01 May 2012 08:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25482/last-months-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25468/sp-high-modulus-sponsors-cowes-superyacht-cup-2012/ SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, is a silver sponsor of the 2012 Superyacht Cup in Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25468/sp-high-modulus-sponsors-cowes-superyacht-cup-2012/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25462/gkn-manufactures-a350-xwb-wing-spars-using-umeco-tooling/ GKN Aerospace is using a suite of large-scale tooling mandrels manufactured by Umeco, using Umeco prepregs, to produce the Airbus A350 XWB rear wing spars using advanced fibre placement (AFP) technology. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25462/gkn-manufactures-a350-xwb-wing-spars-using-umeco-tooling/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25460/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:26:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25460/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25458/vestas-identifies-cause-for-v112-wind-turbine-fire/ Vestas says a loose connection in the electrical system started the fire in the V112 3 MW wind turbine at the Gross Eilstorf wind farm in Germany on 30 March. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25458/vestas-identifies-cause-for-v112-wind-turbine-fire/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25449/turbo-mach-renamed-north-american-composites/ Turbo Mach LLC, a subsidiary of North American Aircraft Services Inc (NAAS), has been renamed North American Composites. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25449/turbo-mach-renamed-north-american-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25444/owens-corning-reports-first-quarter-2012-results/ Owens Corning reports consolidated net sales of US$1.35 billion for the first quarter of 2012, up 9% over the same period of 2011. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:51:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25444/owens-corning-reports-first-quarter-2012-results/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25442/hexcel-reports-2012-first-quarter-results/ Hexcel Corporation reports net sales during of US$400.1 million for the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 20.7% over the first quarter of 2011. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25442/hexcel-reports-2012-first-quarter-results/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25438/scigrip-appoints-marineware-as-uk-distributor/ Adhesives supplier SCIGRIP has announced the appointment of Marineware as UK distributor. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25438/scigrip-appoints-marineware-as-uk-distributor/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25429/iea-governments-must-accelerate-clean-energy-deployment/ Most clean energy technologies are not being deployed quickly enough despite technological progress, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), which is urging governments to accelerate the use of clean and renewable energy. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25429/iea-governments-must-accelerate-clean-energy-deployment/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25435/a350-xwb-aft-fuselage-delivered-to-final-assembly-line/ Airbus has delivered the aft fuselage for the A350 XWB static test airframe to the final assembly line in Toulouse, France. This final section of the fuselage will be assembled with the front and centre fuselage sections which were joined up in early April. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:26:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25435/a350-xwb-aft-fuselage-delivered-to-final-assembly-line/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25404/gamesa-and-toyota-spain-join-forces-on-electric-vehicles/ Gamesa and Toyota Spain will boost the use of electric vehicles in urban Spain under a collaboration agreement. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25404/gamesa-and-toyota-spain-join-forces-on-electric-vehicles/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25385/royal-engineered-composites-orders-autoclave/ Royal Engineered Composites is planning to install a new autoclave in November 2012. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25385/royal-engineered-composites-orders-autoclave/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25386/formax-increases-glass-multiaxials-capacity/ FORMAX has completed the installation of a new Karl Mayer 100” Malitronic™ MULTIAXIAL machine, which increases the company's production capacity for glass fibre multiaxial fabrics by 25%. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25386/formax-increases-glass-multiaxials-capacity/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25344/uk-and-us-collaborate-on-floating-wind/ The UK and US will collaborate on floating wind under a new agreement to be finalised during this week's Clean Energy Ministerial in London. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25344/uk-and-us-collaborate-on-floating-wind/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25380/pepin-associates-introduces-discontinuous-unidirectional-discotape/ Pepin Associates Inc has developed a discontinuous, unidirectional preimpregnated reinforcement tape (unitape), called DiscoTape™, which has the ability to stretch up to 30% to form complex shapes. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:32:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25380/pepin-associates-introduces-discontinuous-unidirectional-discotape/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25150/conductive-composites-introduces-cvd-coated-conductive-nonwovens/ Conductive Composites Company has developed nickel chemical vapour deposition (CVD) coated nonwovens. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25150/conductive-composites-introduces-cvd-coated-conductive-nonwovens/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25343/janicki-installs-50-ft-autoclave/ Janicki Industries is adding to its composites capabilities with the introduction of a 50 ft long, 12 ft diameter autoclave. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25343/janicki-installs-50-ft-autoclave/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25323/goldwind-launches-ultra-low-wind-speed-turbine/ Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind has launched its new wind turbine, designed for “ultra-low” wind speeds. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25323/goldwind-launches-ultra-low-wind-speed-turbine/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25334/wood-plastic-composites-pavilion-at-composites-china-2012/ Supported by nova-Institut GmbH, Germany, the Wood-Plastic Composites Pavilion at COMPOSITES CHINA 2012 is co-organised by Reed Exhibitions and the China Association of Comprehensive Resource Utilization's Wood-Plastic Composites Committee. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:28:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25334/wood-plastic-composites-pavilion-at-composites-china-2012/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25257/lola-drayson-electric-race-car-employs-green-composites/ The Lola-Drayson B12/69EV prototype electric race car employs recycled composites and flax reinforced composites, both products born out of joint development programmes involving Umeco. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:26:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25257/lola-drayson-electric-race-car-employs-green-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25309/basf-releases-video-on-wind-energy/ BASF's new video highlights how Enercon GmbH is using BASF products in the manufacture of its wind turbine blades. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25309/basf-releases-video-on-wind-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25315/canada-to-test-new-biofeedstock-in-aviation-fuel/ Canadian researchers are set to test fly aircraft using biofuel made with a new industrialised oil-seed feedstock engineered especially for biofuel production. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25315/canada-to-test-new-biofeedstock-in-aviation-fuel/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25313/china-s-long-yuan-opts-for-ge-for-first-overseas-project/ China’s largest wind power developer Long Yuan has opted for GE turbines for its first overseas project, a 100MW wind farm in Ontario, Canada. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25313/china-s-long-yuan-opts-for-ge-for-first-overseas-project/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25306/automated-dynamics-develops-afp-work-cell-for-naval-air-warfare-center/ Automated Dynamics has announced a contract with the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, to manufacture an automated fibre placement (AFP) work cell. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25306/automated-dynamics-develops-afp-work-cell-for-naval-air-warfare-center/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25305/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25305/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25259/norplex-micarta-offers-contract-manufacturing/ Norplex-Micarta, a manufacturer of high performance thermoset composites, is offering contract manufacturing at its Postville, Iowa, headquarters. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25259/norplex-micarta-offers-contract-manufacturing/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25162/wabash-and-carver-exhibit-at-sampe-2012/ Moulding press suppliers Wabash MPI and Carver Inc will be exhibiting at the SAMPE 2012 trade show in Baltimore in May. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25162/wabash-and-carver-exhibit-at-sampe-2012/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/24966/creative-composites-invests-in-cnc-trimming-centre/ Creative Composites, based in Northern Ireland, has invested in another 5-axis CNC trimming centre. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/24966/creative-composites-invests-in-cnc-trimming-centre/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25258/caterham-composites-expands/ Caterham Composites, the composites design and engineering arm of the Caterham Group, is expanding its bases in Germany and the UK. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25258/caterham-composites-expands/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25256/atmos-develops-model-for-post-construction-bird-monitoring-at-wind-farms/ Atmos Consulting has developed computer modelling tools to enable wind farm developers and operators to comply with planning requirements for long-term post-construction monitoring (PCM) of bird behaviour more cost effectively. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25256/atmos-develops-model-for-post-construction-bird-monitoring-at-wind-farms/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25252/zoltek-to-supply-carbon-fibre-for-around-the-world-yacht/ Carbon fibre supplier Zoltek Corporation has agreed to sponsor Hungarian sailing team Team Fahajó when it competes in the IMOCA Ocean Racing World Championship Series in 2013. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25252/zoltek-to-supply-carbon-fibre-for-around-the-world-yacht/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25155/gkn-aerospace-progresses-composite-damage-detection/ GKN Aerospace researchers at the company’s Luton, UK, facility are working with a team at the University of Bristol in the UK on an 18 month programme to explore coatings chemistries that will indicate the existence and extent of damage in composite structures. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25155/gkn-aerospace-progresses-composite-damage-detection/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25212/dong-energy-gets-green-light-to-test-next-generation-turbines-in-uk/ Dong Energy is to test two next generation offshore wind turbines at its Gunfleet Sands site off the eastern coast of England, following consent from the UK authorities to install the turbines. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25212/dong-energy-gets-green-light-to-test-next-generation-turbines-in-uk/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25229/boeing-awards-composites-contract-to-mubadala-aerospace/ Boeing and Mubadala Aerospace have announced a 10-year direct contract for Strata Manufacturing, Mubadala's composite aerostructures facility in Abu Dhabi, to produce composite aerostructures for the Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25229/boeing-awards-composites-contract-to-mubadala-aerospace/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25152/uv-cure-cipp-employed-for-tennessee-sewer-pipe/ The Knoxville Utilities Board has used cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) technology with a UV curing resin from AOC to repair an underground sewer pipe in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:28:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25152/uv-cure-cipp-employed-for-tennessee-sewer-pipe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25210/ge-s-1-6mw-wind-turbine-to-debut-in-turkey/ GE is to supply 31 of its 1.6-100 wind turbines to a wind project in Turkey, the first of the series to be installed in Europe. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25210/ge-s-1-6mw-wind-turbine-to-debut-in-turkey/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25188/rhetech-adds-agave-and-coconut-fibre-to-biocomposites-line/ Thermoplastics compounder RheTech Inc has expanded its RheVision® biocomposites product line to include agave fibre and coconut fibre. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25188/rhetech-adds-agave-and-coconut-fibre-to-biocomposites-line/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25160/sgl-closes-majority-takeover-of-fisipe/ The SGL Group of Germany has completed the acquisition of an 86% stake in Portuguese acrylic fibre producer Fisipe. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25160/sgl-closes-majority-takeover-of-fisipe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25176/how-to-specify-frp-to-lower-corrosion-costs/ It's two days to go to this free webinar covering the use of glass fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) in corrosive environments, which is being organised by Reinforced Plastics and Owens Corning. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25176/how-to-specify-frp-to-lower-corrosion-costs/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25154/gkn-aerospace-automates-composite-repair/ GKN Aerospace is using laser technology to automate the repair of composite structures. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:32:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25154/gkn-aerospace-automates-composite-repair/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25161/clariant-launches-halogen-free-flame-retardants-for-epoxy-resins/ Clariant's Exolit® EP halogen-free flame retardants for epoxy resins are designed to achieve high fire safety levels in transport and construction applications. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25161/clariant-launches-halogen-free-flame-retardants-for-epoxy-resins/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25148/2012-epta-world-pultrusion-conference-review/ Around 80 people attended the 11th European Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) World Pultrusion Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, on 22-23 March. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25148/2012-epta-world-pultrusion-conference-review/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25149/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:59:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25149/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25139/heatcon-improves-process-control-in-composites-repair/ To meet the demand from the increased use of composites in the commercial aerospace industry, HEATCON Composite Systems has launched a product designed to improve process control in the repair of composite materials. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:11:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25139/heatcon-improves-process-control-in-composites-repair/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25147/vestas-confident-of-finding-cause-of-turbine-fire/ Danish turbine manufacturer Vestas has said it is “confident” it is closer to finding out the root cause of a fire in one of its turbines last month. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:12:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25147/vestas-confident-of-finding-cause-of-turbine-fire/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25146/gamesa-unveils-2mw-wind-turbine-for-low-wind-speeds/ Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa is to launch a new 2MW turbine, which it says is ideally suited for developments on sites with low wind speeds. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25146/gamesa-unveils-2mw-wind-turbine-for-low-wind-speeds/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25126/hexcel-showcases-new-aerospace-and-automotive-applications/ At JEC Europe 2012, Hexcel showcased several new composites applications, including a fuselage panel for the Airbus A350 XWB and the roof of the Lamborghini Aventador. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25126/hexcel-showcases-new-aerospace-and-automotive-applications/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25066/carbon-fibre-past-and-future/ Peter D. Dornier, CEO of Lindauer DORNIER GmbH, will give the keynote lecture at the 6th CFK-Valley Stade Convention in June. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:12:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25066/carbon-fibre-past-and-future/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25127/adastra-superyacht-launched/ After four years in build by McConaghy Boats in China, the 42.5 m trimaran Adastra has been launched. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25127/adastra-superyacht-launched/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25106/sigmatex-receives-award-for-fibrecycle-project/ Sigmatex (UK) Ltd, a manufacturer of carbon fibre textiles, has been presented with a JEC Innovation Award for work resulting from FibreCycle, a project to develop processes for recovering and recycling carbon fibre. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25106/sigmatex-receives-award-for-fibrecycle-project/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25133/ford-and-dow-team-up-on-low-cost-high-volume-carbon-fibre-composites/ Ford Motor Company and Dow Automotive Systems are partnering to research the use of advanced carbon fibre composites in high-volume vehicles. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25133/ford-and-dow-team-up-on-low-cost-high-volume-carbon-fibre-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25069/bmw-unveils-i8-spyder/ Following the presentation of the BMW i3 and BMW i8 concept cars, BMW Group has now unveiled a third i model – the BMW i8 Spyder two-seat sports car. This also features a carbon fibre reinforced plastics passenger cell. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25069/bmw-unveils-i8-spyder/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25075/tencate-joins-uks-national-composites-centre/ TenCate Advanced Composites has now joined the National Composites Centre as a Tier 2 member. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/25075/tencate-joins-uks-national-composites-centre/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/24898/agy-s-1-hm-glass-fibre-used-in-ampstar-composite-reinforced-aluminium-conductor/ AmpStar, a producer of composite reinforced aluminium conductors for high voltage transmission lines, has chosen S-1 HM™ glass fibre from AGY for the high-strength composite core of its new composite reinforced aluminium conductor (CRAC). Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/24898/agy-s-1-hm-glass-fibre-used-in-ampstar-composite-reinforced-aluminium-conductor/