Imagine trying to design machines that will last forever, regardless of use or destination. Instead of those machines requiring a steady stream of spare parts (essentially impossible for space probes ...

Brazilian tanks manufacturer and special FRP equipment, Tecniplas took advantage of this characteristic and developed an equipment for a paper mill whose useful life was extended by 50%. It is an up ...

After 30 years of efforts, the “carbon / carbon composite material technology equipment and application” project has won the second prize of 2012 China National Science and Technology Progress Award.

As the composite industry shifts toward a circular economy, manufacturers face a dual challenge: integrating nontraditional feedstocks while maintaining high-performance output. This session explores ...

Nova Carbon (Bordeaux, France), a spin-off of the European consortium MANIFICA Recycling, exhibited in JEC World’s Startup Booster area. “We are recycling and realigning carbon fiber from dry scrap or ...

According to a May 2022 market report, the global fiber-reinforced polymer rebar market size reached $171.3 million in 2020. North America accounts for the largest share and this growth is expected to ...

A report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) raises concerns about the safety of repairs and maintenance made to composite structures in the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, as well as ...

Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) are made by reinforcing a polymer-based matrix with glass, carbon, or aramid fibers. PMCs are classified into thermosetting and thermoplastic resins based on the type ...