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Hexcel Corporation , a global leader in advanced composites technology, today announced the launch of its enhanced #HexWeb®CRPAA -5052-F80-12.0 Vented Flex-Core® #aluminumhoneycomb , a high-density core material engineered to help aerospace manufacturers simplify the production of complex composite structures while meeting the demanding performance requirements of modern #spacelaunchsystems . The new product will be showcased during CAMX 2026. “As launch providers continue to pursue larger payloads, higher production rates and more advanced vehicle architectures, they need materials that help simplify manufacturing without sacrificing performance,” said Lyndon Smith, President, Americas & Global Fibers, #Hexcel . “Our enhanced vented Flex-Core solution combines outstanding formability, robust mechanical performance and integrated venting capability in a single material. The result is a technology that helps customers reduce processing complexity, improve manufacturing efficiency an...

The Advanced Materials business of Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Limited and UK-based Plaswire Ltd have entered a Memorandum of Understanding ( #MoU ) to jointly establish sustainable #thermosetcomposite recycling ecosystems across key global markets. The collaboration brings together complementary expertise in advanced epoxy technologies and composite recycling to address the growing challenge of end-of-life composite waste. Thermoset composites are strong, engineered materials made by combining a reinforcing fiber with a liquid polymer resin that hardens permanently through an irreversible chemical reaction. They offer lightness, durability and strength and are used across industries such as wind energy, transportation, construction, aerospace and industrial manufacturing. However, these materials are not recyclable at their end-of-life and are either sent to landfills or incinerated, leading to pollution.  Aditya Birla’s proprietary Recyclamine® technology enable the reinfo...

Avantium N.V., a leading company in renewable and circular polymer materials, today announces that it has successfully produced the first batch of furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) at its FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl, the world's first commercial-scale plant for the production of FDCA. The production of the first batch of FDCA marks a major start-up milestone for the FDCA Flagship Plant and follows the successful commissioning of all major process units. It paves the way for ramping up toward commercial sales, anticipated to start at the end of 2026. The production of the first FDCA batches represents an important step in validating Avantium's proprietary FDCA technology under commercial operating conditions. Avantium will now focus on a disciplined product qualification and operating program, to ensure its product meets customer specifications, progressing from batch toward continuous operations. Tom van Aken, CEO at Avantium, commented: "Producing the first FDCA at our Fl...

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has determined that EPA’s May 2024 final rule banning most uses of the solvent methylene chloride exceeds the agency’s authority under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The court’s decision in East Fork Enterprises Inc. v. EPA, which was filed Sept. 15, found fault with many elements of the agency’s final rule and the 2022 risk evaluation on which it was based. In its risk evaluation, EPA determined that methylene chloride presents “unreasonable risk” to workers in 53 conditions of use, or COUs. The rule prohibited 40 COUs and required risk management measures for the 13 remaining COUs. These measures included requirements of a Workplace Chemical Protection Program that established a short-term exposure limit for methylene chloride of 16 ppm as a 15-minute time-weighted average (TWA) and an existing chemical exposure limit (ECEL) of 2 ppm as an eight-hour TWA. The court ruled that EPA’s analysis establishing these exposure limits...

As demand continues to grow for energy-efficient building, appliance, and thermal management solutions, manufacturers are increasingly focused on developing high-performance #polyurethanefoam systems. Designed for use with Forane® FBA 1233zd, the new Foranext® Continuum additive helps improve B-side shelf stability while supporting optimized formulation performance throughout the material lifecycle. Available for #insulation , #roofing , #appliance , and other #rigidfoam applications, it further expands Arkema's portfolio of solutions for the polyurethane foam industry. "As customers continue to advance their transition to HFO-based technologies, they are looking for solutions that deliver value beyond the blowing agent itself," said Frédéric Gauvard, Group President, Fluorogases at #Arkema . "Foranext® Continuum additive reflects our commitment to helping customers improve formulation consistency and enhance operational efficiency.” The launch builds on Arkema...

TOPPAN Inc. a TOPPAN Group company and wholly owned subsidiary of TOPPAN Holdings Inc , and its Italy-based film manufacturing subsidiary #IrplastSpA . (Irplast), today announced the inauguration of a new manufacturing line for high-performance #biaxiallyorientedpolypropylene ( #BOPP ) films, marking the occasion with a ceremony on September 15, 2026. Background and Objectives In its packaging business, the TOPPAN Group is accelerating the establishment of its global supply network for recycle-ready mono-material packaging to meet tightening environmental regulations - such as the #EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation ( #PPWR ) - and to drive the transition toward a #circulareconomy . Irplast, a #TOPPANGroup company, is a premium film manufacturer equipped with advanced simultaneous biaxial orientation technology. Its unique expertise in minimizing thermal shrinkage provides BOPP films with exceptional heat resistance, mechanical strength, and superior transparency. Through t...

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share  ⚡ Fast Cycle Times. Maximum Performance. Long Mold Life. ▶️ A mold designed for short cycle times must be engineered to handle continuous movement, higher thermal demands and millions of injection cycles while maintaining precision and reliability. 🔧 What makes the difference? ✅ Optimized Cooling Systems Efficient and uniform cooling reduces cycle time while minimizing thermal stress, warpage and dimensional variations. ✅ Robust Moving Components Slides, lifters, ejectors and guiding systems must be designed to withstand continuous high speed movements, with appropriate materials, clearances and lubrication. ✅ Correct Steel Selection and Heat Treatment Choosing the right steel, hardness and surface treatment for each component is essential to reduce wear, prevent premature failure and extend mold lifetime. ✅ Balanced Mold Design Proper filling, optimized runner systems and well designed venting help reduce injection pressure, improve part quality and avoid...