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Adhesives for Fiberglass Bonding

What are the best adhesives for bonding fiberglass components?
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Dave Dunn Ph.D.
July 20, 2021
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Called thermoset polyesters, these materials are glass fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyesters. They are also often referred to as “sheet molding compounds” (SMCs), “fiber-reinforced plastics” (FRPs), or simply “fiberglass.”


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Master Bond low-outgassing epoxy

MASTER BOND: Low-Outgassing Epoxy

As a toughened system, this epoxy resists thermal cycling and is ideal for bonding dissimilar substrates.
June 22, 2021
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Master Bond Supreme 70CN is a two-part epoxy adhesive formulated using a natural, renewable, and sustainable ingredient.
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Covestro JEC award

Covestro Receives JEC Innovation Award

Covestro’s polyurethane resins for wind rotor blades and its coating solutions for offshore wind turbines were included in the case for the award.
June 15, 2021
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Covestro recently announced that it is a winner of the JEC Innovation Award 2021 in the Sustainability category.
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SAMPE North America Cancels 2021 Conference

SAMPE plans to launch a new technical community platform designed specifically for professionals in the global advanced materials and process industries.
January 27, 2021
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Due to the continuing COVID-19 situation, SAMPE North America has decided to cancel the 2021 Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for May 24-27.
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CAMX 2021 abstracts

Abstract Submissions Sought for CAMX 2021

Interested individuals should apply by March 5 to share informative, non-commercial presentations at CAMX 2021.
January 5, 2021
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Organizers for CAMX-The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo are inviting professionals and experts from around the world to submit abstracts for informative and engaging presentations about their latest successes with composites manufacturing and related technologies.
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Chromaflo Technologies Exhibiting at CAMX 2020

The Chromaflo team is highlighting four colorant lines at the virtual CAMX 2020, along with three of its thickener lines.
September 22, 2020
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Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that it is exhibiting at CAMX 2020, the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo, a virtual event set for September 21-24.
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Michelman Hickey and Chantler

Chantler and Hickey Join Michelman Fibers & Composites Business Segment

Michelman has named James Chantler global technology director and Lauren Hickey global marketing manager for its Fibers & Composites segment.
August 27, 2020
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Michelman recently announced that it has added two new associates to its Fibers & Composites business segment to better anticipate and serve its customers’ needs in the reinforced plastic composites market.
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SAMPE Zane Clark

Clark Named CEO of SAMPE North America

Gregg Balko, SAMPE’s current CEO and executive director, announced his retirement in December; he will stay on until July 1 to ensure a successful transition.
May 12, 2020
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The Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE) North America recently announced that Zane Clark has been named its new CEO, effective June 15.
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10/19/21 to 10/21/21
Dallas, Texas
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CAMX: The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo

Organizers report that CAMX-the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo is the largest . . .

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