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SGL Group has celebrated the inauguration of the production line for precursor at its FISIPE site in Lavradio, near Lisbon in Portugal. Precursor is a polymer-based fiber which is used as the main raw material for the production of carbon fibers. The production line has been set up by converting and enhancing parts of the existing production facility in Lavradio.  Investment of 30 Mn for Precursor Production Line: The build-up has been completed last month following four years of research and development, construction work and qualification procedures. Over this period, in total, 30 million euros have been invested in Lavradio into different elements of the precursor production including the spinning line. As part of the global production network of SGL Group, the precursor from Portugal is being used as of September for the production of our new generation of high-end industrial SIGRAFIL carbon fibers in Moses Lake, Washington State (USA) and Muir of Ord (Scotland). The carbon fi...

Metal-replacing Gravi-Tech™ density modified materials from PolyOne give packaging designers and brand owners a means to convey quality and sophistication. Luxury cosmetics closures made using Gravi-Tech formulations give customers the texture and weight of metal, while also providing more design freedom than metals. Design Freedom for Cosmetic Packaging Designers Cosmetics brand owners are increasingly seeking new ways to engage consumers by appealing to their senses through luxury packaging. Consumers are exposed to an ever-increasing number of choices, In order to stand out, brand owners want to interact with buyers earlier in their consideration process, and packaging design can help to foster that connection. Darcy Meyers, global marketing director of packaging at PolyOne, said: “A product’s package has the ability to connect with customers in a way that can communicate a brand’s value and quality. Sensory branding is so powerful that it evokes an anticipation of experience, esse...

3A Composites has won qualification from Airbus for its AIREX® R82.80 rigid high performance core, which is well-suited for aerospace sandwich applications. Composites for Aerospace Industry AIREX® R82.80 receives Airbus prerequisite due to: Outstanding fire resistance, Exceeding most stringent flammability and smoke density, Exceeding heat release and toxic gas emission requirements such as FAR 25’853. AIREX® R82.80 follows lower density than AIREX® R82.60 in obtaining Airbus qualification. Eric Gauthier, President of Global Key Accounts at 3A Composites Core Materials said: “We are excited to continue expanding our relationship with Airbus and delivering solutions to the aerospace industry”.  Properties of AIREX® R82 Thermoplastic rigid foam  Exhibits outstanding strength and stiffness to weight ratios High impact resistance Excellent dielectric properties Very low moisture absorption All of these make AIREX® R82 an exceptional thermoformable core mate...

Solvay inaugurates a carbon fiber production line at its U.S. Piedmont Facility, South Carolina, doubling production capacity of a key raw material to make carbon fiber reinforced composite materials and meeting increasing demand for lightweighting composite materials in the aerospace industry. The new production line has won qualification by The Boeing Company to manufacture secondary structures such as wing movable flaps and engine nacelles, as well as interior applications. The expansion covers the facilities and equipment to convert acrylonitrile monomers into standard modulus carbon fibers. This type of fiber is used to manufacture composite materials which have been pre-impregnated for use in applications on commercial and military planes. “Through this strategic capacity expansion we offer our customers greater supply capabilities and contribute to their increased needs for reinforced composite materials to reduce weight and fuelconsumptionandto reduce assembly costs by i...