nature.com May 04, 2026
‘Patrick Industries, LCI Industries End Merger Talks – Plastics News’
Plastics News May 05, 2026
Patrick Industries and LCI Industries have ended merger talks after failing to agree on terms with Patrick signaling it will continue pursuing growth through acquisitions in plastics and related component markets.
‘Daher Advances Thick Composites Machining For Thermoplastic Wing Ribs – Aviation Week’
Aviation Week May 05, 2026
Aerostructures specialist Daher is studying high-rate production of thermoplastic parts for future aircraft.
‘Hexcel Showcases Manufacturing Strength And Customer Collaboration At SAMPE 2026 – Hexcel’
Hexcel May 05, 2026
At the 2026 SAMPE Hexcel demonstrated how its manufacturing capabilities technical leadership and investment in people are aligning with the needs of the aerospace and defense industries.
‘LOCO3 Project Advances Recycling Of Long Carbon Fiber/nylon Waste For Automotive – CompositesWorld’
CompositesWorld May 05, 2026
TPAC BaX Composites and SpiralxA0RTC build on low-shear extrusion technology to demonstrate high-rate cost-effective process chain for auto parts.
‘DOE Launches Funding Opportunity To Improve Wind Turbine Composite Materials – Department Of Energy (.gov)’
Department of Energy (.gov) Apr 30, 2026
‘Coexpair Will Deliver Advanced Hot Press For Safran New Composites Development Lab – CompositesWorld’
CompositesWorld Apr 14, 2026
Advanced systemxA0will be used to develop next-gen thermoset and thermoplastic engine components using RTM SQRTM compression molding plus thermoplastic consolidation and hot forming processes.
‘United Felts Acquires BKP Berolina, Expanding Global Leadership In CIPP And UV Liner Development And Manufacturing | Corporate – EQS News’
EQS News Apr 13, 2026
‘UAVOS Introduces Advanced Composite Rotor Blades Manufactured WithCore Sintering Technology – SUAS News’
sUAS News Apr 08, 2026
UAVOS announces the successful implementation of an advanced manufacturing technology for its composite rotor blades core sintering without additional mechanical processing. This technology enables the internal structure of a composite rotor blade to be formed with high precision directly during manufacturing. As a result it improves geometric stability enhances structural reliability and reduces production costs.hellip
‘Plyable Partners With Corebon And Synthesites To Advance Composite Tooling Integration – CompositesWorld’
CompositesWorld Apr 15, 2026
CollaborationsxA0targetxA0integrating new heating cooling process monitoring and morexA0allowing customers to adopt new technologies with reduced risk and effort.
‘MSU Cuts Ribbon On Automated Composite Stitching Cell – Mississippi State University’
Mississippi State University Apr 14, 2026
‘UAVOS Supplies Advanced Composite Rotor Blades To U.S. Teams In DARPA Lift Challenge – Uasweekly.com’
uasweekly.com Apr 23, 2026
UAVOS supplies its high-performance composite rotor blades to multiple U.S. teams competing in the DARPA Lift Challenge supporting the development of next-generation heavy-lift vertical takeoff UAS capable of carrying payloads more than four times their own weight. Read more at uasweekly.com.
‘Bonding The Future: Adhesive Innovation For A Changing Automotive Landscape – Automotive News’
Automotive News May 01, 2026
Despite ongoing disruption in the automotive industry especially around electrification the fundamental requirements of structural integrity and durability remain unchanged. For decades DuPont has supported OEMs with structural adhesive solutions that strengthen vehicle bodies simplify manufacturing and enable design flexibility. Today that same expertise supports both conventional vehicle body structures and next generation applications like EV batteries and battery energy storage systems demonstrating how proven material innovation can adapt without compromise as the industry moves forward.
‘Bonding The Future: Adhesive Innovation For A Changing Automotive Landscape – Automotive News’
Automotive News May 01, 2026
Despite ongoing disruption in the automotive industry especially around electrification the fundamental requirements of structural integrity and durability remain unchanged. For decades DuPont has supported OEMs with structural adhesive solutions that strengthen vehicle bodies simplify manufacturing and enable design flexibility. Today that same expertise supports both conventional vehicle body structures and next generation applications like EV batteries and battery energy storage systems demonstrating how proven material innovation can adapt without compromise as the industry moves forward.
‘Adhesive Bonds And Lighter Materials Cut Trailer Repair Costs In India’s Growing Logistics Sector – India.Com’
India.Com Mar 30, 2026
‘Waterproof Bonding Tape SP CONNECT Adhesive Bonding Kit – Black/White Rubber-Based Stick Adhesive Pro Mount – Ruhrkanal.news’
ruhrkanal.news Apr 17, 2026
‘Kraken Bond Advances Fast-Acting Adhesive Technology With WOW! Super Fast System And Activator Spray – USA Today’
USA Today Apr 20, 2026
‘Steel Rebar May Have Met Its Match – In The Form Of Wavy Plastic – New Atlas’
New Atlas Apr 10, 2026
Researchers explore 3D printed plastic shapes as a sustainable and strong alternative to steel rebar in concrete construction.
‘Morphology Of Poly(ether Ether Ketone)/poly(ether Imide) Blends And Their Application As A Matrix For Carbon Fiber-reinforced Plastic – Nature’
Nature Apr 06, 2026
This study aims to develop composite materials that combine high chemical resistance with superior thermal stability by blending polyether ether ketone PEEK known for its chemical resistance and polyether imide PEI recognized for its heat resistance. The interfacial adhesion between carbon fibers CFs and PEEKPEI blends was systematically investigated from the perspective of the blend morphology. Compared with that between PEEK and CFs the interfacial shear strength IFSS between PEI and CFs was greater and the IFSS of the PEEKCF composites increased with increasing PEI content. At 508201wt PEI the IFSS became nearly equivalent to that of the PEICF composite. The distribution of PEI and PEEK near the CFs in the PEEKPEI 5050 matrix was examined using micro-Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy SEM. The results revealed a submicron-sized PEI-rich region near the CF surface. While PEI was completely soluble in chloroform the solubility of the PEEKPEI 5050 blend was limited to 13 indicating enhanced chemical resistance due to PEEK incorporation. The glass transition temperature Tg of PEEK also increased with the addition of PEI. These findings demonstrate that submicron-scale heterogeneous structures in PEEKPEI blends enhance thermal and chemical resistance and interfacial adhesion between the matrix and the CFs. The dispersion state of PEEK and PEI in carbon fiber-reinforced composites with a PEEKPEI blend matrix was investigated using micro-Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The results revealed a continuous coexistence on a submicron scale of crystalline PEEK amorphous PEEK compatible with PEI and isolated PEI domains near the carbon fiber surface. This submicron-scale morphology accounts for the enhancement of both the glass transition temperature of PEEK and the interfacial shear strength with carbon fiber upon blending PEI with PEEK.
