WPC industry experiences new upsurge
Rising market growth, cost-efficient machinery and new applications are stimulating the WPC industry.
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Tepex composites for rear muffler cover
Lanxess' performance composites is resistant to low temperatures and very rigid at high temperatures.
Submissions requested for the AVK Innovation Award
The AVK - Federation of Reinforced Plastics invites submissions for the AVK Innovation Award 2015.
Composite gas tanks with Akulon Fuel Lock
With a solution for both the inner liner and the outer tape reinforcement, DSM is able to reduce the weight of the tank by up to 70%.
KraussMaffei's reaction process machinery awarded
Roof module for sportscar has been honored with the coveted Materialica Design + Technology Award 2014.
New flame retardant for composites
Clariant is demonstrating the added sustainability value of its Exolit halogen-free flame retardants to composite manufacturers.
Audi A6 with composite infotainment carrier
An infotainment carrier of hybrid design, made from a continuous fiber-reinforced polyamide composite and a polyamide 6 overmolding material.
Composites Europe 2014 sets records
This sustained upward trend of composites industry was reflected at this year's Composites Europe.
Against dust and flying sparks
BASF indroduces the first carbon fiber-reinforced Ultradur for components in automotive electronics.
Biotex flax used in motorbikes
C-Tech Composites has created flax fairing parts for motorbikes using Biotex Flax epoxy prepreg supplied by SHD Composites.
Engel at Composites Europe 2014
Engel will be presenting its expertise in lightweight composite technologies at the Composites Europe trade fair.
KraussMaffei at Composites Europe 2014
In Düsseldorf the company will present extensive range of solutions for manufacturing fiber-reinforced plastic components.
