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SGL Acquires BENTELER-SGL
provides for local reinforcement where needed, resulting in
load-path-optimized parts.
It will complete the process chain with development
in its 1500m
2
Lightweight Application Center (Meitingen,
Germany), helping customers through simulation, process
evaluation and material characterization to find optimized
product and manufacturing options. There, customers will
be able to work with SGL's thermoplastic products in pilot
manufacturing lines, and have the capability to combine
continuous semi-finished materials with injection molding
BENTELER-SGL
prototyped this CFRP
spare wheel well, using
one-shot RTM and foam
core to reduce noise,
vibration and harshness
(NVH) vs. the previous
SMC design. BENTELER-
SGL's wet-pressing cell
features fully automated
dual lines and integrated
parts inspection.
Spirit AeroSystems plans major expansion
The company will add 1,000 new jobs, with the majority in the hourly ranks, including
skilled sheet metal mechanics, composite technicians and CNC machine operators.
12/11/17 | short.compositesworld.com/SpiritAExp
Composites enable handicap-accessible train platforms
MBTA found a corrosion-resistant replacement for previous concrete structures in
Composite Advantage LLC's fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) deck panels.
12/11/17 | short.compositesworld.com/TrainPlat
Hexcel acquires Oxford Performance Materials
Hexcel announced Dec. 8 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Oxford's aerospace and defense (A&D;) business.
12/11/17 | short.compositesworld.com/Hex-Oxford
Boom Supersonic receives investment from JAL
Japan Airlines and US-based Boom Supersonic announced on Dec. 5 a strategic
partnership to bring commercial supersonic air travel to passengers.
12/11/17 | short.compositesworld.com/BoomJapan
Kordsa acquires two US companies
The Istanbul, Turkey-based firm announced Dec. 6 that it has entered into a definitive
purchase agreement to acquire Fabric Development Inc. and Textile Products Inc.
12/11/17 | short.compositesworld.com/Kordsaand2
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Michelman announces partnerships with EFT and Mafic
Partnerships with Engineered Fibers Technology LLC and Mafic will increase the
performance and surface characteristics of fibers and composites.
12/11/17 | short.compositesworld.com/MMEFTMafic
Weber Manufacturing expands, buys huge machine
Weber's new 5-axis machining center from DMG Mori (Bielefeld, Germany) is the
first of its kind in Ontario and only the third such machine in North America.
12/11/17 | short.compositesworld.com/Weber5axis
Zoltek fiber in new electric car
The St. Louis, MO, US-based producer of industrial-grade carbon fiber, has its PX35
carbon fiber featured on the new Uniti electric car, produced in Sweden.
12/11/17 | short.compositesworld.com/ZoltekUni
Faction Skis feature TeXtreme spread-tow fabrics
Each Prime 4.0 ski from Faction Skis weighs only 1740g and is optimized for high-
performance, technical skiing.
12/11/17 | short.compositesworld.com/FactionTeX
Fill to expand Austrian production facility
Preforming machinery specialist Fill GmbH will expand its production facility,
adding 5,000m
2
for machine and systems assembly.
12/11/17 | short.compositesworld.com/FillExpand
processes as well as tape placement, thermoforming and
automated handling. This capability will be augmented by
BENTELER-SGL's 2,000m
2
Technical Center (Ried im Innkreis,
Austria) where it develops, prototypes and completes qualifi-
cation and ramp-up of custom parts manufacturing produc-
tion lines before moving these to its 10,000m
2
high-volume
production facility in nearby Ort im Innkreis.
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