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Resin

A resin, sometimes referred to as “plastic,” is used to transfer stress between the reinforcing fibers of a composite material. Resins act as a glue to hold the fibers together, and protect the fibers from mechanical and environmental damage. There are two major groups of resins – thermosets and thermoplastics – which are are made of polymers (large molecules made up of long chains of smaller molecules). Common thermosets include polyester, epoxy, vinyl ester and polyurethane. Common thermoplastics include ABS, polyethylene, polystyrene, and polycarbonate.

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Magna Wins Big at SPE for Automotive Composite Innovation

This month, Magna collected three first-place awards at the 2018 Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Awards gala in Dusseldorf, Germany. In recognition of its innovative lightweighting efforts...
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New System from UMaine Can Build a Bridge Span in 3 Days

Last week, the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center unveiled a rapidly deployable bridge system that utilizes composite material girders and precast concrete deck panels to reduce...
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Composites One Helps Arizona State Hyperloop Team Prepare for SpaceX Competition

SpaceX's annual Hyperloop competition is no stranger to composites. For the past two years, the winning entries from university students competing in the company's annual test to create the best futuristic...
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Boeing Announces $4.75 Billion Joint Venture with Embraer

Last week, Boeing and Embraer announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership that positions both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace...
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Composites Play Vital Role in Construction of One Blackfriars Development

By the end of this year, construction of the flagship One Blackfriars development in central London will be complete. The development consists of a 52-story tower of a maximum height of 170 meters and two...
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AkzoNobel Breaks Ground on €90 Million Organic Peroxide Site in China

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals has officially broken ground for construction of a state-of-the-art organic peroxide production facility in Tianjin, China. Organic peroxides are essential in the manufacture of a...
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