Composites

Composites are materials made from (at least) two materials with different properties, which constitute matrix and reinforcement. The most common matrices are polymers, and to reinforce composites are used synthetic and natural fibers. Composites posses unique properties, which exceed the properties of the raw materials. Composites are used e.g. in transportation, construction and medicine.

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Tailor-made thermoplastic composites for high-volume production

Engel is one of the winners of the JEC Innovation Awards 2020. Together with FILL, the machine manufacturer has received the award in the category Process for the development of a production line for the manufacture of tailor-made composite blanks.

BÜFA Composite Systems establishes new distribution companies for composite specialities

From 3 March 2020, Rastede-based chemical company will offer complete portfolio to composites manufacturers, including Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Finland, Great Britain and Ireland.

BÜFA appoints AOC Aliancys as its new distribution partner in Italy

BÜFA Composite Systems is extending its long-term collaboration with AOC Aliancys. From 3 March 2020, AOC Aliancys based in Collierville (USA) and Schaffhausen (Switzerland) will be responsible for the distribution of BÜFA specialities on the Italian composites market.

10th International Trade Fair for Composite Materials, Technologies and Products

Engel Pre-K 2019 event

Plastpol 2021 - Mixaco

The world’s first carbon fiber smartphone, developed in Germany

A smartphone that sets new standards for lightness, slim design and sustainability is making its debut on the market this March: the Carbon 1 MK II from Berlin-based start-up Carbon Mobile.

JEC World 2021 postponed

Due to the continued impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the JEC World team announces that the next edition of JEC World is postponed from March 9 to 11 to June 1 to 3, 2021.

First all-plastic brake pedal for battery-electric sports car

Around 50 percent lighter than comparable steel design. High bending and torsional strength thanks to multi-axial fiber-layer structure in combination with high-stiffness tapes.

BÜFA expands in the UK

As of 3 March 2020, BÜFA Composite Systems will acquire Manningtree-based AOC (UK) Ltd, the leading UK supplier of composite products with over 25 years’ experience in providing distribution and mixing service.

Tepex dynalite from Lanxess for innovative lightweight design project

The endless fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite material Tepex dynalite from Lanxess has made a major contribution to the success of the FuPro project of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

Lanxess commissions additional production lines for composite material Tepex

At its site in Brilon, Germany, Bond-Laminates GmbH - a wholly owned subsidiary of specialty chemicals company Lanxess - has commissioned two new production lines for Tepex continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites.

Lanxess to deploy artificial intelligence in product development

Partnership with materials AI leader Citrine Informatics.

Ineos Styrolution to build a production site for its successful composite stylight

Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces today that it is planning to set up a new production site for its successful composite StyLight.