Engel at JEC World 2022 in Paris
JEC World 2022 from 3 to 5 May in Paris, France, showcases the entire value chain of the composites industry. One important step in this chain is the shaping of thermoplastic fibre-composite preforms.
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Closing the loop with aluminum barrier tubes
Hoffmann Neopac has signed a partnership with Saperatec. The manufacturer of barrier tubes for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and oral care products will supply its production waste to the first industrial recycling plant for aluminum laminate composites.
Fibrolux supplies over 16km of pultruded deck beams for Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Bridge
Fibrolux has supplied more than 16km of a large-scale custom fiberglass pultrusion that enabled the refurbishment of the 1km Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Bridge in Torun, Poland with double width pedestrian and cycling walkways.
JEC World 2022 postponed
After thorough consultation with the exhibitors and partners of the event, JEC Group has decided to postpone the 2022 edition of JEC World. The world’s leading composites event will now take place from May 3rd to 5th, 2022.
Solvay & 9T Labs bring additive manufacturing of carbon composite parts to mass production
Solvay is working with advanced manufacturing solution OEM 9T Labs AG (Zürich, Switzerland) to help bring additively manufactured carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) parts to mass production.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
