Reinforced Plastics

Commercial aerospace puts Hexcel on growth path

Hexcel has introduced a number of new products for the aerospace and industrial markets. Reinforced Plastics reports on a new carbon fibre and an aerospace prepreg that were among the innovations...

Composite developments drive auto industry forward (Part 1)

Developments in affordable lightweight composite materials that can be used in mass production processes were to the fore at JEC Europe recently. Reinforced Plastics reports on some of these and other...

DSM proposes new roads to weight reduction

Reinforced Plastics reports on a new method of reducing the density of SMC mouldings for automotive applications developed by DSM using a high performance low profile additive and surface modified...

Composites patents watch: May 2014

A round-up of some of the latest composites-related patents. This month's inventions include: a method for manufacturing large GRP storage tanks, and a petroleum well intervention power cable rod.

New glass fibre reinforcements meet food contact specifications

3B-the fibreglass company has launched new food contact grade products that retain good performance properties. Reinforced Plastics reports on the new fibre glass grades.

Glass fibre reinforcement meets market needs

AGY is adapting its S-2 glass fibres to meet specific end-user requirements. These include one range designed to meet the challenging conditions found in the oil and gas industry, and one to strike a...

Composites patents watch: April 2014

A round-up of some of the latest composites-related patents. This month's inventions include: the integration of solar cells in GRP boat hulls; FRP reinforcement elements for concrete; and poultry...