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July 2010
Flame-retardant PET yarn developed
July 2010
One-part infusion resin is tough and easy to process
July 2010
Process for depositing alumina on silicon carbide to be used on hypersonic vehicle
July 2010
Carbon fibre-reinforced polyetherimide used as replacement for aluminium
June 2010
Hexcel reports 14.4% drop in net sales
June 2010
TenCate signs supply agreement with Boeing
June 2010
Contract awarded for modular armour system
May 2010
The world’s largest composite heat shield developed for Orion spacecraft
May 2010
Facility opened to develop engine fan blade
May 2010
Fibre-reinforced thermoplastic replaces aluminium in sea plane floats
May 2010
Nacre-like calcium carbonate coating is strong and light
April 2010
Cyanate ester resin specified for satellite projects
April 2010
Cytec awarded $800 million contract by Bombardier
April 2010
Manufacturing process developed for heat-resistant zirconium carbide/tungsten components
March 2010
Tungsten carbide coating company awarded certification
March 2010
Brazed ceramic/metal assemblies for satellite propulsion system
March 2010
Hexcel’s full year sales down by over 16%
February 2010
Ceramic composites for hypersonic, supersonic travel
February 2010
Autoclave-free joining method used on crew module
February 2010
Aeroplane with composite wings completes test flight
February 2010
First lay-up for a350 XWb manufactured in France
December 2009
Composite crew Module developed for launch vehicles
December 2009
Dual nano-reinforcement holds potential
December 2009
Wing incorporates structural health monitoring system
December 2009
Commercial interest in curing using a microwave oven
December 2009
Non-destructive testing standards developed
November 2009
Silicon carbide composite returns to earth after testing in space
November 2009
Development begins on propulsion system using low temperature co-fired ceramic
November 2009
Single-component resin system introduced
November 2009
Kaman awarded $53 million helicopter contract
November 2009
Easy-cure prepreg unveiled
October 2009
TenCate profits €10 million down on last year
October 2009
Airbus composite fuselage development reaches next stage
October 2009
Boeing announces test flight of Dreamliner
October 2009
Carbon fibre wing withstands high loads
October 2009
UK Government invests £340 million in aircraft design
October 2009
Structure of human tooth could inspire design
September 2009
PAI materials deliver improved wear-resistance
September 2009
Cork composites to be developed for aeronautics
September 2009
AIT wins tooling contract for Learjet 85 programme
August 2009
Premium Aerotec main aerostructure supplier for the Airbus A350 XWB family
August 2009
Hermetic aluminium connector launched
August 2009
Composites collaboration demonstrates low-cost manufacturing technology
August 2009
Collaboration establishes Thermoplastic Composites Research Centre
August 2009
Atkins Nedtech to design composite wing components for A350 XWB
August 2009
Cyanate ester resin launched for space and satellite applications
August 2009
Out-of autoclave technology for aerospace structure introduced
July 2009
PC could improve aircraft, computer electronics
July 2009
Polyphenylene sulphide reinforces carbon composite tape used in braided fabric
July 2009
Composites-based cargo aircraft makes first flight
July 2009
Composites facility will boost UK aerospace industry
July 2009
Composite aircraft wing tested
July 2009
Composites-intensive unmanned air vehicle completes first flight
July 2009
Prepreg for satellite structures launched
July 2009
First epoxy ‘cast to size’ tooling blocks
June 2009
Solar power-driven aeroplane features several ultra-performance plastics
June 2009
Nanostitching could lead to stronger aeroplane skins
June 2009
Nanotubes boost structural integrity of composites
June 2009
Composites selected for spacecraft’s heat shield
May 2009
Thermoplastic for direct digital manufacturing applications
May 2009
Agreement to improve polymer matrix composites for aerospace applications
May 2009
Turkish firm delivers first composite parts for F-35 fighter jet
May 2009
Ceramic matrix composites for future engines
May 2009
Composite technologies key to successful Delta II rocket launch
May 2009
Outer composite wing sets for X-47B delivered
May 2009
Composite patch to extend life of aircraft, reduce repair costs
May 2009
Versatile aerospace epoxy conquers cryogenic wind tunnel
April 2009
Diab establishes facility in Dubai
April 2009
Carbon fibre used for main rotor blades of helicopters
April 2009
Composite damage in civilian aircraft applications under study
April 2009
GKN produces prototype spars for A350 XWB
April 2009
Composites components selected for F-35 Lightning II programme
April 2009
Quickstep signs cooperation agreement with EDAG
March 2009
Composite technologies help launch satellite
March 2009
Composite fans to be produced for the A350 XWB engine
March 2009
Collaboration set up to produce composite components for military transport aircraft
March 2009
Northrop Grumman to provide composites for Global Hawk UAS
March 2009
Joint venture contract to manufacture aircraft composite parts in China
March 2009
Morgan Technical Ceramics attains ISO certification for medical implant business
March 2009
High-voltage, screw-mounted disc capacitors launched
February 2009
Laser sintering machine makes components from polymer powders
February 2009
Two high-performance foams used in first Chinese designed aeroplane
February 2009
Polyimide parts developed for increased wear needs in areospace
February 2009
Composite nitride piezoelectric thin films with high heat resistance
February 2009
US Navy unmanned air vehicle launched
February 2009
787 Dreamliner maintenance programme approved
February 2009
Airbus selects Goodrich wheels and carbon brakes for A350 XWB aircraft
February 2009
Composite structures to be manufactured for launch vehicle
February 2009
Morgan Crucible increases its stake in NP Aerospace
February 2009
Collaboration set to help distribute single-wall carbon nanotubes
February 2009
AGY launches glass fibre
January 2009
Polyetheretherketone film meets stringent flame requirements for aircraft insulation systems
January 2009
GE secures manufacturing contract
January 2009
F-35 parts plant in Turkey
January 2009
Boeing backs EU-funded base for new developments
January 2009
Composite wing box testing for 787 Dreamliner
January 2009
Boeing breaks ground at composites plant in China
December 2008
Polyetherimide foam offers superior flame and toxicity properties for aircraft interiors
December 2008
All-composite heli-blades orders
December 2008
Fuel cell shows promising applications within aeroplanes
December 2008
Aluminium silicon carbide heat sinks provide protection solution for titanium electronic packages
December 2008
Quickstep success with thick laminates
December 2008
Schiebel opts for ACG prepregs
December 2008
Boost in properties of high-temperature polymers
December 2008
Stork Fokker to deliver Gulfstream G650 parts
November 2008
Laser sintering meets tight tolerances in aircraft manufacture
November 2008
Amphenol picks polymer for performance clamps
November 2008
Airbus sells UK wing component unit to GKN Aerospace
November 2008
Vipers for Airbus fuselage panels
November 2008
Carbon wings for US Navy
November 2008
Tapered composites from Quickstep
November 2008
Dedicated epoxy systems forblades
November 2008
Kemet releases military and aerospace tantalum capacitors
October 2008
Foam, carbon fibre used for composite paddle racket
October 2008
Boeing 787 superplane faces pressure from unions
October 2008
Gurit deal with Airbus
October 2008
Norplex-Micarta partners with Dugro Kunststoff-Vertrieb
October 2008
Four from Flow for Airbus
October 2008
Carbon brakes for 737
October 2008
Hexcel sells BHA share
September 2008
Plans revealed for composites recycling plant in Italy
September 2008
Boost for Australian industry
September 2008
Airbus grants qualification for out-of-autoclave prepreg from ACG
September 2008
60th anniversaries marked with sales success stories
September 2008
$4 billion orders for GE Aviation
September 2008
Space-level capacitors launched
September 2008
Thin sensor film measures stress
September 2008
Ceramic matrix composites feature in programme for improved jet engine cores
August 2008
Volvo Ocean Race contenders with composites
August 2008
Airbus awards multi-million dollar contract to Flow
August 2008
Brookhouse Holdings acquisition by Kaman Aerospace
August 2008
Structural honeycomb core expansion for Alcore
August 2008
Refractory ceramic foams for novel uses
July 2008
Aircraft made of urethane resin by infusion
July 2008
Zirconia coatings for jet engines
July 2008
SemiSouth to develop silicon carbide devices under contract worth $4.9 million
July 2008
Hitco to supply for Boeing 787
July 2008
Woven carbon could be the key to all-composite engines
July 2008
New resin can be cured at room temperature
July 2008
Gillfab 4523 inAirbus bulk cargo hold
July 2008
MFG Galileo radomes ordered by Spanish Air Force
July 2008
GKN and Rolls-Royce composite aero engine fans venture
July 2008
New Hexcel Airbus contract worth $4–5 billion
June 2008
Industrial-strength glass grades
June 2008
Resin offers alternative to epoxy
June 2008
Boeing certifies carbon brakes
May 2008
Silicon carbide tested in space
April 2008
Efficienct autoclave design
April 2008
Nanoscale elastomer with high softening temperature
April 2008
Piezo-composite components
April 2008
Bio-inspired reflexive system and smart mandrels
April 2008
Improvements in automatic fibre placement and tape laying
April 2008
Machining and forming honeycomb
March 2008
Nanoscale acrylic block copolymer
March 2008
JEC announces 2008 innovation awards finalists
March 2008
Cheap antistatic latex coating
March 2008
Hexcel opens French prepreg facility
March 2008
Supply companies form alliance
February 2008
Catalyst-free self-healing material
February 2008
Waterborne polyacrylate dispersion for coatings
February 2008
TenCate acquires Composix
February 2008
Finding defects in aircraft and cars
February 2008
Victrex introduces carbon fibre grades of polyaryletherketone
January 2008
JEC announces winners of 2008 innovation awards
January 2008
Polyaryletherketone for landing gear hubcaps on Boeing 777
January 2008
Carbon fibre panels for drill qualification and assembly shim stock
January 2008
Goodrich wheels and carbon brakes for Boeing fleet
January 2008
Stereolithographic material for prototyping
January 2008
Inserts for aerospace and high temperature alloys
December 2007
Lockheed Martin wins phase II cargo aircraft contract
December 2007
Titanium metal matrix material for commercial aircraft
December 2007
M.C. Gill supply agreement with Boeing
December 2007
Several companies expand carbon capacity, again
November 2007
Compounds to replace metal alloys
November 2007
$180million additional carbon fibre expansion by Hexcel
November 2007
787’s composites are unsafe, claims former Boeing engineer
November 2007
Composite inspection instrument
November 2007
Pultrusion resinwith lowcycle time
November 2007
Fatigue-resistant aircraft wings feature aluminium fibre
October 2007
Zotefoams plc; Hall 5, Stand A31
October 2007
DuPont in partnership to develop metal-on-plastic materials
October 2007
Teijin polyester-based textile fabric for Shinkansen bullet train
October 2007
Quickstep secures manufacturing development contract with Airbus
October 2007
Structural components for commercial aircraft
October 2007
Floor beams for Boeing 787
October 2007
Hardide fast tracks its move into lucrative market
September 2007
Nanoengineered skin for structures reveals cracks and corrosion beneath
September 2007
Graphene device detects single molecule of a toxic gas
September 2007
Adhesive for catalytic converters
September 2007
Infusion systems for production and repairs
September 2007
Reinforced foam insulation for next generation space vehicles
August 2007
Chemical-resistant film
August 2007
Aerospace to consume $57 billion of composites between 2007 and 2026
July 2007
Microwave autoclave
July 2007
Self-actuating composites
July 2007
Thermal imaging tool for microelectromechanical systems
June 2007
GE introduces resins for aircraft interiors
June 2007
Keronite establishes facility in South Korea
June 2007
Early diagnosis for microcracks in aircraft
May 2007
Custom-sized PEEK stock shapes
May 2007
Soybased resin for FRPs
May 2007
Propylene glycol becomes environmentally friendly
May 2007
First ready-to-use carbon nanotube textile
May 2007
HITCO Carbon Composites is Boeing Gold Supplie
May 2007
Modular joints for lighter, cheaper aircraft
May 2007
Airbus ups commitment to composites
May 2007
Extra scrutiny of composites on 787
April 2007
Nozzle seals for US Navy planes
April 2007
Fast-curing resin repair kit
April 2007
Toray ups carbon fibre production
April 2007
Airliner window frames pass inspection
April 2007
NaturalNano reveals results of nanocomposite additive testing
March 2007
Inboard flaps for aeroplanes
March 2007
Shape-memory hinges on shuttle
March 2007
Special feature-JEC innovation winners and finalists
March 2007
Seals protected against tungsten carbide
February 2007
Thermally conductive epoxy is exceptionally flexible
February 2007
Melamine foam used as sound insulation in rocket
February 2007
Anti-friction bearing cages
February 2007
Contract for wing spoilers extended
February 2007
Thermoset retains flexural strength
February 2007
Fibres for bullet-proof vests increase toughness of dental composites
February 2007
India opens carbon fibre plant
February 2007
Military tail plane ready for assembly
February 2007
Nanofillers for fast-curing aerospace parts
January 2007
Polyimides for high temperature use
January 2007
Triumph Composite gains jet liner floor panel contract
January 2007
787 needs to be lighter in weight
January 2007
Stealth structures for fighter jet
December 2006
Nano-resin has better mechanical properties
December 2006
Nano-resin has better mechanical properties
December 2006
Silicon-based paint is heat resistant to nearly 600°C
December 2006
Tresher Industries acquires Talon Composites
December 2006
Carbon nanotubes to detect defects in composites
December 2006
Pyrolized patches repair high temperature parts
December 2006
Research centre to improve military vehicle design
December 2006
Carbon fibre industry to see 37% increase by 2010
November 2006
Mitsubishi set to assemble wing boxes for Boeing 787
November 2006
Airbus suffers as A380 delayed again
November 2006
Solvent-free epoxy prepreg for aeroplane fairings
November 2006
German plant increases carbon fibre production
November 2006
Ducts for lighter weight jet engine
November 2006
Novel silicon carbide to be tested in space
November 2006
Splinter-free and adhesive alumina protective coating
November 2006
Thermal protection system for spacecraft
October 2006
Ceramifying polymer for fire protection
October 2006
Three-dimensional Interlaminar flow textile
October 2006
Fan containment cases for jumbo jet engines
October 2006
Forsmosa ramps up carbon fibre production
October 2006
Heating system aids curing
October 2006
Bicycle companies face carbon fibre shortage
September 2006
Rolls-Royce in Japanese joint venture to develop superalloys
September 2006
Inspection systemuses material “bruising”
September 2006
Boeing completes 787 demonstration wing box
September 2006
Bromine-free syntactic paste
September 2006
Glass-phenolic threaded inserts
September 2006
Aluminium nitride-based heater
September 2006
Flame-retardant structural adhesive
September 2006
Tungsten carbide resists cracking in hydrogen sulphide
September 2006
Autoclave added at Brookhouse
August 2006
UK invests in research but lags behind in patents
August 2006
Cheap process for complex carbon fibre parts
August 2006
Raymor starts up carbon nanotube plant for continual synthesis
August 2006
“Self-healing” gels protect metals from corrosion
July 2006
Direct manufacturing of prototype parts
July 2006
Blended wing-body concept passes wind tunnel tests
June 2006
Lighter aircraft insulation
June 2006
Benzoxazine resins
June 2006
Complex inlet duct formed using cheap process
June 2006
Finite element analysis predicts crack propagation in panels
June 2006
Waterjet cutting equipment for Airbus
June 2006
Predictive analysis system for testing aerospace parts
June 2006
Toray signs long-term prepreg supply deal with Boeing
May 2006
Low colour polyimides with improved properties
May 2006
Heat-shaped thermosetting foam for complex parts
May 2006
Carbon fibre makers up production as demand soars
May 2006
GrafTech launch strong sandwich core
May 2006
Weaving technique for three-dimensional carbon fibre parts
May 2006
Damage-resistant copolymer for aerospace sector
May 2006
Polyimide powders from Industrial Summit
April 2006
System allows cheaper closed moulding
April 2006
Solvent seaming of polyimide membranes
April 2006
Cytec secures jet fighter contract
April 2006
Lightweight carbon fibre jet makes first flight
April 2006
Aramid cores provide structural integrity on Airbus A350
April 2006
Carbon nanotubes boost damping of polymers
April 2006
Harder wearing tools with novel cellular construction
March 2006
Tough, non-flammable composite for fuel cells
March 2006
Solvay buys speciality polymer maker
March 2006
Adhesive tape with good insulation properties
March 2006
Closed cell foams reach higher temperature
March 2006
Damage to shuttle’s composite arm to be investigated
March 2006
Aluminium oxynitride tested as replacement for glass armour
March 2006
Fuel prices will drive composites use, Airbus says
March 2006
Pyrolysis method for recycling of aircraft parts
March 2006
Nanoparticle networks provide flame resistance
March 2006
Filament winding system makes one-piece fuselage
March 2006
JEC award finalists
February 2006
Research centre dedicated to aerospace composites
February 2006
Hexcel expands prepreg capacity in Europe
February 2006
Customized carbon fibre parts service
February 2006
Toucan beaks provide inspiration for lightweight parts
February 2006
Silicone nanocomposites for space and defence
January 2006
Heat-resistant, reinforced mullite
January 2006
Toray posts improved sales, profits up
January 2006
Hexcel builds carbon fibre lines
December 2005
Polyaryl ether ketone rights bought by Degussa
December 2005
Struts for Airbus A380
December 2005
Floor panel system for freight aircraft
December 2005
Fan cases feature damage-tolerant braid
December 2005
Saab supplies Boeing with carbon fibre doors
December 2005
Heat-resistant materials for protection of spacecraft
October 2005
Reinforced PPS cuts weight of aircraft seats
November 2005
Expandable adhesive film
October 2005
Thermographic inspection of space shuttle insulation
October 2005
Airbus and UK government in aid wrangle
October 2005
Modelling/tooling pastes
October 2005
Alumina makes aluminium three times stronger
October 2005
Nose section for Boeing Dreamliner revealed
October 2005
Chicken feathers used to make circuit boards
September 2005
Carbon fibre reinforced ceramics for rocket parts
September 2005
Metal matrix composite market set to reach 2.9 kt by 2010
September 2005
One-piece carbon fibre fuselage
September 2005
Large wing component passes stringent tests
September 2005
Piezoelectrics with fine tolerances
September 2005
Nanocomposite coatings for aircraft engines
September 2005
Improved insulators for Hall thrusters
September 2005
Advanced ball bearing systems
August 2005
Paris Airshow sees launch of several Hexcel products
August 2005
Boeing’s Russian centre to design Dreamliner nose cone
August 2005
Northrop Grumman sign Joint Strike Fighter fuselage contracts
August 2005
Lighter, safer baggage containers
July 2005
Flame-retardant epoxies meet European regulations
July 2005
One-piece stabilizer for helicopters
July 2005
Photographs raise more concerns over rudder safety
July 2005
Toray expands carbon fibre production
July 2005
System predicts cracks and failure in laminates
July 2005
Silicon nitride passes cyclic temperature test
July 2005
Ultrasonic consolidation of net-shape parts
June 2005
Adjustable mould tool reduces costs by 90%
June 2005
Metallic particulate filter is 80% more efficient
June 2005
World’s largest passenger aeroplane completes test flight
June 2005
High-pressure vessel has better gas diffusion barrier
June 2005
Vector builds lightweight wing for Lockheed Martin
May 2005
Polyether-etherketone for highly filled parts
May 2005
Low-temperature curing epoxy
May 2005
Kobe Steel develops titanium alloy for golf club
May 2005
Prepregs and moulding compounds for aerospace sector
May 2005
Inspections recommended following another rudder breakage
May 2005
2005 JEC Show award winners
May 2005
Economical multiaxial fabrics
May 2005
Huntsman demonstrates materials for the transport sectors
May 2005
Resin for hot, wet environments
May 2005
Groundbreaking braiding fabrication technology
May 2005
Sandwich panel for aircraft
May 2005
Glass-based miniature satellites
April 2005
Constructional beam with sine-curve web
April 2005
Morgan Crucible’s sales and profits up
March 2005
Modelling software assesses costs
March 2005
Boeing completes key fuselage section
March 2005
Electrochemically metal-plated carbon fibres
March 2005
Space Shuttle more vulnerable than previously suspected
February 2005
Reinforced plastic parts make super lightweight aircraft
February 2005
Wind-driven craft for exploring Mars
February 2005
Higher viscosity resin for tool face moulding
February 2005
Lightweight jet engine tested
February 2005
Vertical trailing edge panels for Airbus
January 2005
PA and silicone closed-cell foams
January 2005
Success for tests on spacecraft’s unlined fuel tank
January 2005
Prepregs for underside of passenger aeroplane
January 2005
Ageing aircraft used to study longevity of composites
December 2004
Thermoplastic lined tanks for reactive fluids
December 2004
Emerging countries catching up in reinforced plastics market
November 2004
Fighter wing skins delivered
November 2004
Self-repairing copolymer sheet
October 2004
High-temperature cantilever anemometer developed in USA
October 2004
Carbon fibre mirror
September 2004
High flow moulding compound
September 2004
Thermal-bonding of polymers
September 2004
Lightweight aircraft stowage box
September 2004
Carbon fibre fuselage assemblies
September 2004
Lubricant coatings for spacecraft
September 2004
Laser sintering system
September 2004
£30 million funding for UK composites industry
August 2004
Low-cost carbon fibre wings
August 2004
Unitika develops strong, low-cost vinylon fibre
August 2004
Aerogel-impregnated fibrous tiles have low thermal conductivity
August 2004
Hollow fibres help repair polymer matrices
August 2004
Carbon fibre tail component arrives at Airbus
July 2004
Surface Transforms supplies UK military with body armour
July 2004
In-flight repair system for Space Shuttle
July 2004
Silicon carbide devices developed under contract with the US military
July 2004
Selective drilling of thermal-barrier coatings
July 2004
In-flight repair system developed for the Space Shuttle
June 2004
Pressure vessel
June 2004
Shape-recovery nanotubes
June 2004
Nanotubes allow shape recovery
May 2004
ATK gains $6 million contract for wing parts
May 2004
Ultrasonic method detects microstructural damage
May 2004
Stronger solid oxide electrolytes
May 2004
Silicon carbide reinforced matrix is resistant to 900°C
May 2004
Carbon fibre wing spar for Airbus
May 2004
In-flight repair methods for Space Shuttle panels
May 2004
Boron-reinforced polymer with fewer voids
May 2004
Kumamoto University develops stronger magnesium alloy
April 2004
Surface Transforms and Dunlop in carbon brake agreement
April 2004
Largest space mirror under development
April 2004
FRP wing fabrication method
April 2004
Wind tunnel fairing
April 2004
Better drilling of carbon fibre parts
April 2004
Boeing and Qinetiq study advanced materials
April 2004
Heat-resistant component for reusable spacecraft
March 2004
Fuel tank for relaunchable space vehicles
March 2004
Zoltek reports results and refinancing of its debt
March 2004
Functional plastics contain simple machines
February 2004
Cheaper processing leads to more composites usage in aircraft
February 2004
Fuel tank passes test
February 2004
Transparent nanocomposites for aerospace applications
February 2004
Ultrasonic bonding for high-stiffness components
February 2004
Structural material has self-sensing capability
January 2004
Lightweight clutch plate has increased service life
January 2004
Acid- and hydrocarbon-resistant elastomers
January 2004
Carbon-carbon brakes and brake pads
January 2004
Zoltek gains large orders for carbon fibre
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