Jane Hardwicke

Energy efficient carbon fiber production

Scientists at North Carolina State University in the US are researching how to improve the energy efficiency of the carbon fiber process.

GRP Solutions acquires Estakleen

GRP Solutions Ltd has acquired UK-based Estakleen Systems Ltd, a supplier of acetone replacement products.

Spirit AeroSystems reports Q4

Spirit AeroSystems has reported Q4 2021 revenue of US$1.1 billion, up 22% from the same period of 2020.

Online articles cover plastics manufacture and failure

ASM says that selected articles from its new handbook have been published online.

Huber completes Magnifin acquisition

Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) has completed its acquisition of joint venture Magnifin Magnesiaprodukte GmbH.

Biotech webinar

AIMPLAS has organized a webinar covering the use of biotechnology in the plastics sector.

Global epoxy curing agents market

A new report suggests that the global epoxy curing agents market could grow from US$2.45 bn to US$4 bn by the end of 2028.

Thermoplastic composite pipes

Composite part manufacturer Strohm, based in the Netherlands, has developed thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP) with an integrated weight coating.

Thermwood acquires new AM patents

Machining specialist Thermwood says that it has received 32 new additive manufacturing (AM) patents.

Composite tanks for civil aviation

Toray has received funding to develop a long-life, fully composite liquid hydrogen tank for civil aviation.

Sensor technology for composites

The National Composites Centre (NCC) in the UK has developed new dielectric sensor technology designed to capture data during liquid resin processes.

Aerospace research in Malaysia

The Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology and Turkish Aerospace Incorporation (TAI) have partnered to develop aerospace education, technical training, and research in Malaysia.