Composites

Scott Bader Receives Innovation in Materials Award

October 30, 2013

Scott Bader recently announced it has received the Composites UK 2013 Innovation in Materials industry award for its Crestabond® MMA structural adhesives range.

Lifeboat Bonded with Scott Bader Adhesives Sets Freefall Record

October 14, 2013

Scott Bader recently announced that Umoe Schat-Harding Equipment AS (USH) has achieved another freefall record for its rapid evacuation freefall (FF) class lifeboats with a lifeboat bonded with Crystic® Crestomer® structural adhesive.

Momentive Signs Research Agreement for Automotive Composites

September 11, 2013

The research collaboration agreement between MSC and the Fraunhofer Project Center combines the state-of-the-art technology and capabilities of both partners.

DIXIE CHEMICAL: Updated Website

August 14, 2013

This company has updated its website, which now features new product descriptions, white papers, job listings and a photo gallery.

Congress Briefed on Composites in the Military

August 6, 2013

Staff representing the Congressional Composites Caucus and other House of Representatives offices recently learned about the many uses of composites in military aircraft, missiles and unmanned vehicles, spacecraft and commercial aircraft.

Focus On: Pumping and Metering Advancements

Adhesives can provide a better bond than welding or mechanical fasteners in many cases.

Peter G. Hedger, Jr.

August 5, 2013

The composites industry is full of interesting technologies and products. In the world of composites, diversity can be seen at every turn.

Bonding Composites: From Performance to Fashion

Adhesive formulators are developing a variety of bonding systems to meet the needs of the dynamic composites industry.

Laurie Gibbons

August 5, 2013

Composite materials, including carbon fiber, are often preferred over conventional materials such as metal because they are lightweight, versatile and resilient.

ACMA Responds to DOE Information Request

July 30, 2013

The American Composites Manufacturing Association (ACMA) recently responded to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) request for information on land-based and offshore wind turbines.