Epoxy

Epoxy

Epoxy is a common thermoset resin used to make composite materials. Epoxy resins are used in a wide range of composites parts, structures and concrete repairs. Major benefits of using epoxy include it ability to be tailored to different products, their low shrinkage, strong mechanical properties, resistance to corrosive liquids and environments, superior electrical properties, good performance at elevated temperatures, and good adhesion to substrates.

FastRTM Project Successfully Demonstrates Rapid Manufacturing of Complex, Net Shape, Structural Composites

A unique, automated production platform developed by FastRTM, a French industry consortium led by the Institut de Recherche Technologique – Materiaux, Metallurgie et Procedes (IRT M2P) has successfully...

Decision SA Sells First Composite-Made Flying River Taxi

Lausanne, France-based DECISION SA, a composite manufacturer that contributed to the creation many innovative composite creations, including the famous Solar Impulse aircraft, has signed a deal for the...

World’s First Flying Vehicles are Being Made with Composites

All over the world, a handful of companies are creating what many have called the first wave of “real” flying vehicles. According to sources, many of these vehicles may be market-ready sooner than you...

Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Paris Features Composite Materials

Last week, material supplier Sicomin unveiled details about the composite materials used for the domes of the Russian Orthodox Cultural and Spiritual Centre in Paris, which opened in October 2016. Each the...

Lexus Debuts Sport Yacht Concept with Carbon Fiber Composites

Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Corporation, launched its new 42-foot Sport Yacht Concept at Di Lido Island on Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, Fla. Lexus’ Marine Department selected the Marquis-Carver Yacht...

Five Big Opportunities for Pipe and Tank Fabricators

Creative suppliers can turn marketplace challenges into business opportunities. Suppliers of FRP pipes and tanks agree that the past year has been comparatively slow when it comes to new projects. Few of the...

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