SABIC Innovative Plastics has launched the newest addition to its Extem UH family of amorphous thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resins to meet customer requirements for design-friendly materials that deliver high performance at prolonged extreme temperatures. This unique new grade not only delivers unprecedented heat resistance, but also opens vast new design possibilities by providing exceptional dimensional stability for thin-wall molding. Extem UH resin underscores SABIC Innovative Plastics’ ongoing investment in high-end thermoplastic technologies and the company’s proactive efforts to track and address fast-evolving customer needs.
Using Extem UH resin, customers in the automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, electrical and chemical industries can achieve superior mechanical performance vs. polyetheretherketone (PEEK); greater system cost advantages vs. cross-linked polyamide imide (PAI); much improved design freedom vs. ceramics; and broader metal replacement opportunities in applications where no previous resins were available.
"Our new Extem UH resin grade clearly illustrates SABIC Innovative Plastics’ technology leadership and how we are delivering new breakthrough solutions to customers facing escalating continuous use temperature requirements for critical applications," said Peter Catsman, global product marketing leader, High Performance Products, SABIC Innovative Plastics. "Extem UH resin is a unique material that meets the key challenges of ultra-high-performance end products with excellent strength and stiffness for thin wall designs, lower weight than metals or thermosets, and cost-effective processing."
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
German Research Foundation Establishes New Research Units on Nanocomposites and Nanodiamonds
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) has established new Research Units. The goal of Research Unit "Twin Polymerisation of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Monomers into Nanocomposites" is to produce new functional hybrid materials for modern technologies and future applications in catalysis or for storing gases. This involves a new synthesis concept intended to make available such materials in large quantities and with precisely defined molecular, structural and morphologic properties. For this purpose, the Research Unit builds on the "twin polymerisation" of complex hybrid monomers developed in Chemnitz. It is hoped that the findings will lead both to the improvement of established processes as well as make possible entirely new syntheses. The Research Unit thereby combines synthesis, analysis and theory.
Research Unit "Diamond Materials and Quantum Application" is devoted to diamonds, a very promising quantum material, and is using technological fundamentals to produce more controlled and increasingly complex diamond structures. To accomplish this, the Research Unit is bringing together experts on material growth, structure and defect creation as well as quantum optics and spintronics. Focus is primarily on the use of "quantum diamonds" in the areas of quantum photonics and spintronics. The results produced by the Research Unit could lead to applications in, among other areas, medicine.
Research Unit "Diamond Materials and Quantum Application" is devoted to diamonds, a very promising quantum material, and is using technological fundamentals to produce more controlled and increasingly complex diamond structures. To accomplish this, the Research Unit is bringing together experts on material growth, structure and defect creation as well as quantum optics and spintronics. Focus is primarily on the use of "quantum diamonds" in the areas of quantum photonics and spintronics. The results produced by the Research Unit could lead to applications in, among other areas, medicine.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Momentive Sells its North American Coatings and Composites Business to Investindustrial
Momentive Specialty Chemicals, producer of thermoset resins, has entered into an agreement with Investindustrial’s subsidiary, PCCR USA, to sell its coating resins and composites unit in North America to PCCR USA. Investindustrial is an investment group in Europe and specializes in resins, intermediates and specialty chemicals.
PCCR USA will purchase Momentive’s manufacturing operations in Forest Park, Georgia; Carpentersville, Illinois; Lynwood, California and Ennis, Texas. These operations generated sales revenue of around $230 million in 2010.
Investindustrial’s Chairman, Andrea C. Bonomi stated that Momentive’s North American business will extend Investindustrials’ specialty chemical operations and will offer the company a new position in the respective market.
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PCCR USA will purchase Momentive’s manufacturing operations in Forest Park, Georgia; Carpentersville, Illinois; Lynwood, California and Ennis, Texas. These operations generated sales revenue of around $230 million in 2010.
Investindustrial’s Chairman, Andrea C. Bonomi stated that Momentive’s North American business will extend Investindustrials’ specialty chemical operations and will offer the company a new position in the respective market.
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Boeing Tianjin Composites, a Joint Venture with AVIC, Unveils Energy-efficient Facility
Boeing and Aviation Industries Corporation of China (AVIC) opened a new factory that doubles the footprint of their joint venture, Boeing Tianjin Composites Co., Ltd.
The new facility will increase Boeing Tianjin Composites’ production capacity by 60 percent and company employment is expected to rise from 700 to more than 1,000 by 2013, the target date for full production. Boeing Tianjin Composites produces components for all of Boeing’s in-production programs including the 737, 747-8, 767, 777 and 787. Boeing invested $21 million to develop the new factory, which was built next to the existing factory in the New Binhai Area of Tianjin.
“Boeing Tianjin’s new factory is an example of win-win collaboration between China and Boeing,” said Ray Conner, vice president and general manager, Supply Chain Management & Operations, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We rely on our Chinese partners to produce high-quality components for Boeing airplanes, and we are excited to expand this successful joint venture to increase production and employment.”
“The expansion of Boeing Tianijin Composites is just one example of how Chinese companies have an increasing role as our manufacturing partners and collaborators,” said Marc Allen, president of Boeing China. “Through commercial airplane sales, manufacturing, airplane services and research partnerships, we are committed to finding mutually beneficial avenues to advance our long-term relationships in China.”
Building on Boeing’s environmental leadership in manufacturing, Boeing Tianjin Composites’ new facility in China is certified to meet the internationally recognized rating of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). This rating highlights Boeing's commitment to use building strategies that improve environmental performance, including energy and water efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, improved indoor environmental quality and the stewardship of natural resources.
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The new facility will increase Boeing Tianjin Composites’ production capacity by 60 percent and company employment is expected to rise from 700 to more than 1,000 by 2013, the target date for full production. Boeing Tianjin Composites produces components for all of Boeing’s in-production programs including the 737, 747-8, 767, 777 and 787. Boeing invested $21 million to develop the new factory, which was built next to the existing factory in the New Binhai Area of Tianjin.
“Boeing Tianjin’s new factory is an example of win-win collaboration between China and Boeing,” said Ray Conner, vice president and general manager, Supply Chain Management & Operations, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We rely on our Chinese partners to produce high-quality components for Boeing airplanes, and we are excited to expand this successful joint venture to increase production and employment.”
“The expansion of Boeing Tianijin Composites is just one example of how Chinese companies have an increasing role as our manufacturing partners and collaborators,” said Marc Allen, president of Boeing China. “Through commercial airplane sales, manufacturing, airplane services and research partnerships, we are committed to finding mutually beneficial avenues to advance our long-term relationships in China.”
Building on Boeing’s environmental leadership in manufacturing, Boeing Tianjin Composites’ new facility in China is certified to meet the internationally recognized rating of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). This rating highlights Boeing's commitment to use building strategies that improve environmental performance, including energy and water efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, improved indoor environmental quality and the stewardship of natural resources.
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Sunday, April 24, 2011
Suzlon Launches Low to Moderate Wind Site Turbine Suite
Suzlon Group has launched its new S9X suite of wind turbines at the Wind Power 2011 conference in Chennai, India. Mr. Tulsi R. Tanti, founder, Chairman and Managing Director - Suzlon Group said: “We have a very tight focus on providing higher yields for our customers at a lower cost even from low wind sites. This suite of products is an important addition to our portfolio, expanding on our proven, reliable technology platform to deliver more efficient wind power solutions customized to our customers’ exact needs. We are confident the S9X suite extends our competitive edge in emerging high-growth markets like India, China and Brazil and
other select matured markets.”
The S9X suite is an evolution of Suzlon’s proven technology platform, and is built around a
core doubly fed induction generator-based technology. A compact and modular DFIG design
allows ease of serviceability and meets the latest grid requirements for smoother wind.
New blade designs with rotor diameter of 95 meter and 97 meter offers a larger swept area add to this with greater energy capture and power production from moderate to low wind speeds. To ensure the highest standards in quality, Suzlon’s blade testing far exceeds industry baseline by simulating total life cycle of blade (1 million cycles) in most extreme onsite conditions.
The turbines boast of variable tower heights of 90 or 100 meters, leading to low cost optimization and higher power generation. The S9X turbines also comply with low voltage regulation (LVRT) requirement, this leads to better compliance with grid regulation. Additionally, improved sub-systems like the new pitch and yaw systems have increased system reliability of the machines.
other select matured markets.”
The S9X suite is an evolution of Suzlon’s proven technology platform, and is built around a
core doubly fed induction generator-based technology. A compact and modular DFIG design
allows ease of serviceability and meets the latest grid requirements for smoother wind.
New blade designs with rotor diameter of 95 meter and 97 meter offers a larger swept area add to this with greater energy capture and power production from moderate to low wind speeds. To ensure the highest standards in quality, Suzlon’s blade testing far exceeds industry baseline by simulating total life cycle of blade (1 million cycles) in most extreme onsite conditions.
The turbines boast of variable tower heights of 90 or 100 meters, leading to low cost optimization and higher power generation. The S9X turbines also comply with low voltage regulation (LVRT) requirement, this leads to better compliance with grid regulation. Additionally, improved sub-systems like the new pitch and yaw systems have increased system reliability of the machines.
Bayer MaterialScience Introduces Recycled Material for Bodywork Par
Bayer MaterialScience has introduced polycarbonate and polyethylene terephthalate (PC+PET) mix for manufacturing horizontal body parts for use in automobiles by recycling the utilized industrial and consumer products. According to Dr. Eckhard Wenz, the product Makroblend GR 235M offers a strong raw material basis when compared to any other conventional material. He explained that the property profile of Makroblend GR 235M can be equated with that of Makroblend UT 235M.
The Makroblend UT 235M is a virgin material used to fulfill the most rigorous needs of the automobile industry. The Makroblend GR 235M is designed to be compatible with a number of bodywork parts such as trunk skirts and lids, spoilers, covers for convertible top compartment lids and antennas.
In large production units, the use of high-tech material blend is found to be significantly economical because the manufactured molded parts do not require any reworking and can be straight away painted without the need for any pretreatment. The other advantages of the new product include its low level isotropic thermal linear expansion property, its capability to realize seamless gap between two nearby assemblies, durability and high-level of resistance to heat. The low level isotropic thermal linear expansion property can be effectively utilized in the making of large-sized components with low level internal stress thus showing negligible level of aberration.
The Makroblend UT 235M is a virgin material used to fulfill the most rigorous needs of the automobile industry. The Makroblend GR 235M is designed to be compatible with a number of bodywork parts such as trunk skirts and lids, spoilers, covers for convertible top compartment lids and antennas.
In large production units, the use of high-tech material blend is found to be significantly economical because the manufactured molded parts do not require any reworking and can be straight away painted without the need for any pretreatment. The other advantages of the new product include its low level isotropic thermal linear expansion property, its capability to realize seamless gap between two nearby assemblies, durability and high-level of resistance to heat. The low level isotropic thermal linear expansion property can be effectively utilized in the making of large-sized components with low level internal stress thus showing negligible level of aberration.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
EnviroGuard: Cray Valley’s New Bio-sourced Range
The range of EnviroGuard bio-sourced resins is targeted at almost all composite industry processes, and was launched by Cray Valley for supply to the European Market.
The environmental aspect is becoming more of an important issue for consumers. A recent study of a sample of US architects confirms the need of plant-based resins. Indeed, their clients support the use of environmentally-friendly products, to reduce their energy consumption, improve their image, or because it is just a good thing to do. EnviroGuard resins can be used to produce parts for a very broad range of sectors: building, transport, leisure and industry, especially the sectors of marine, sanitary, automotive or railway. Their production requires less use of fossil resources, and consequently improves their carbon footprint. Although it is difficult to quantify due to the lack of data given by the producers of raw materials, the use of EnviroGuard resins should lead to a carbon footprint 10% to 30% less than that of traditional resins. Cray Valley is currently working on the validation of this data, to improve our knowledge on resins CO2 emissions.
The environmental aspect is becoming more of an important issue for consumers. A recent study of a sample of US architects confirms the need of plant-based resins. Indeed, their clients support the use of environmentally-friendly products, to reduce their energy consumption, improve their image, or because it is just a good thing to do. EnviroGuard resins can be used to produce parts for a very broad range of sectors: building, transport, leisure and industry, especially the sectors of marine, sanitary, automotive or railway. Their production requires less use of fossil resources, and consequently improves their carbon footprint. Although it is difficult to quantify due to the lack of data given by the producers of raw materials, the use of EnviroGuard resins should lead to a carbon footprint 10% to 30% less than that of traditional resins. Cray Valley is currently working on the validation of this data, to improve our knowledge on resins CO2 emissions.
Conch Shell Gives Nano Insights into Composite Materials
Researchers at the University of Cambridge use the example of the conch shell as illustration of toughness-by-architecture in the quest for new synthetic materials for engineering, construction and aerospace applications.
The shells of sea snails are composed of about 95% calcium carbonate, yet they are a thousand times tougher. The other 5% is mainly organic matter. Writing in the International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation, researchers at the University of Cambridge use the example of the conch shell as illustration of toughness-by-architecture in the quest for new synthetic materials for engineering, construction and aerospace applications.
David Williamson and Bill Proud discovered that the key to conch strength lies in the small size of the calcium carbonate crystals from which it is formed by the sea snail. The crystals are below a threshold size known as the Griffith flaw size, any bigger and the crystals would be large enough for cracks to propagate through them under stress, the team explains. This makes the shells tough enough to cope, to some extent, with the crushing jaws of predatory turtles and the vice-like grip of crab claws. Weight for weight the shells are as tough as mild steel.
The team explains that in the archetypal conch shell material, the queen conch (Strombus gigas) uses a crossed layered, or lamellar, structure. At the smallest length scale the shell is made from tiny crystals of calcium carbonate in the so-called orthorhombic polymorphic form of aragonite. Each single crystal is a mere 60 to 130 nanometres thick and about 100 to 380 nanometres across, although they can be several micrometers long.
To make a biomimetic material, researchers might first adopt the small crystal size for their composites as well as the crossed layered structure of the conch shell. However, to be truly biomimetic, such materials will also have to incorporate another critical feature of the living material: the ability to self-heal. Attacked by a hungry turtle the shell of a queen conch might be strong enough to deter the predator, but damage will occur, but living tissue can carry out repairs. Materials scientists have discovered that certain polymers can be heat treated so that they undergo self-healing, extended research might allow crystalline composites that mimic conch shell to be made that have the same property.
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The shells of sea snails are composed of about 95% calcium carbonate, yet they are a thousand times tougher. The other 5% is mainly organic matter. Writing in the International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation, researchers at the University of Cambridge use the example of the conch shell as illustration of toughness-by-architecture in the quest for new synthetic materials for engineering, construction and aerospace applications.
David Williamson and Bill Proud discovered that the key to conch strength lies in the small size of the calcium carbonate crystals from which it is formed by the sea snail. The crystals are below a threshold size known as the Griffith flaw size, any bigger and the crystals would be large enough for cracks to propagate through them under stress, the team explains. This makes the shells tough enough to cope, to some extent, with the crushing jaws of predatory turtles and the vice-like grip of crab claws. Weight for weight the shells are as tough as mild steel.
The team explains that in the archetypal conch shell material, the queen conch (Strombus gigas) uses a crossed layered, or lamellar, structure. At the smallest length scale the shell is made from tiny crystals of calcium carbonate in the so-called orthorhombic polymorphic form of aragonite. Each single crystal is a mere 60 to 130 nanometres thick and about 100 to 380 nanometres across, although they can be several micrometers long.
To make a biomimetic material, researchers might first adopt the small crystal size for their composites as well as the crossed layered structure of the conch shell. However, to be truly biomimetic, such materials will also have to incorporate another critical feature of the living material: the ability to self-heal. Attacked by a hungry turtle the shell of a queen conch might be strong enough to deter the predator, but damage will occur, but living tissue can carry out repairs. Materials scientists have discovered that certain polymers can be heat treated so that they undergo self-healing, extended research might allow crystalline composites that mimic conch shell to be made that have the same property.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
DSM and Corning Extend Agreement for Supply of Optical Fiber Coating
DSM and Corning Incorporated apprised about the signing of a new, multi-year contract that extends and builds upon the two more than 30 year supply relationship and track record in providing telecom operators with world-leading optical fiber products.
“The advanced DeSolite coatings that DSM supplies to Corning for the production of our CPC coated optical fibers are important components in the handling and performance of these products,” said Barry Linchuck, Division Vice President and Director of Worldwide Marketing, Corning Optical Fiber. “We are pleased to extend our strategic supplier relationship with DSM. When combined with Corning’s advanced process technology, DSM’s DeSolite coating formulations help protect the enhanced attributes of our fiber, such as low attenuation and resistance to micro bending.”
“It is vital that the owners of optical fiber investments have confidence in the systems they deploy in terms of reliability, now and in the future, particularly as optical fiber and related coating technology continues to advance,” said Rob Crowell, Sr. Business Director Functional Materials, DSM. “The ongoing Corning-DSM strategic relationship combines Corning’s excellence in optical fiber processing with DSM’s excellence in advanced coating formulations, giving network operators confidence they are getting a reliable product manufactured by the world’s leading optical fiber producer that is robust enough to ‘future-proof’ their networks.”
Inferior optical fiber coatings can lead to poor performance in network deployments. DSM’s advanced coatings supplied to Corning provide excellent protection against these potential challenges. Designed to be mechanically stripped, these coatings are optimized for many single- and multi-fiber cable designs, including loose tube, ribbon, slotted core and tight buffer cables.
“The advanced DeSolite coatings that DSM supplies to Corning for the production of our CPC coated optical fibers are important components in the handling and performance of these products,” said Barry Linchuck, Division Vice President and Director of Worldwide Marketing, Corning Optical Fiber. “We are pleased to extend our strategic supplier relationship with DSM. When combined with Corning’s advanced process technology, DSM’s DeSolite coating formulations help protect the enhanced attributes of our fiber, such as low attenuation and resistance to micro bending.”
“It is vital that the owners of optical fiber investments have confidence in the systems they deploy in terms of reliability, now and in the future, particularly as optical fiber and related coating technology continues to advance,” said Rob Crowell, Sr. Business Director Functional Materials, DSM. “The ongoing Corning-DSM strategic relationship combines Corning’s excellence in optical fiber processing with DSM’s excellence in advanced coating formulations, giving network operators confidence they are getting a reliable product manufactured by the world’s leading optical fiber producer that is robust enough to ‘future-proof’ their networks.”
Inferior optical fiber coatings can lead to poor performance in network deployments. DSM’s advanced coatings supplied to Corning provide excellent protection against these potential challenges. Designed to be mechanically stripped, these coatings are optimized for many single- and multi-fiber cable designs, including loose tube, ribbon, slotted core and tight buffer cables.
Synchronous Aerospace Group Announces Acquisition of Weaver Manufacturing, Inc.
Synchronous Aerospace Group, a leading provider of machined metal and composite parts as well as kits and assemblies to the global aerospace industry, apprised that its parent company has acquired Weaver Manufacturing, Inc., a premier provider of precision machining and assemblies of structural parts to the commercial, military and general aviation aircraft industries.
Founded in 1942 and based in Wichita, KS, Weaver specializes in the precision machining and assembly of aluminum and titanium mission-critical and large-format parts for global aerospace manufacturers and Tier I suppliers.
Ron Case, President and Chief Executive Officer of Synchronous, said, "We are very pleased to be working with our investment partners at Littlejohn & Co. who continue to provide expertise and resources to grow our company and are helping to identify acquisition opportunities that will strengthen and broaden our product offerings. This strategic acquisition is consistent with our growth plans and we will continue to identify strong companies that will further solidify Synchronous' position as a key supplier to the aerospace industry."
Equity financing for the transaction was provided by Synchronous' majority shareholder, Littlejohn Fund III, L.P. Debt financing was provided by Garrison Investment Group LP. Weaver was advised by Koch Siedhoff Hand & Dunn, LLP.
Founded in 1942 and based in Wichita, KS, Weaver specializes in the precision machining and assembly of aluminum and titanium mission-critical and large-format parts for global aerospace manufacturers and Tier I suppliers.
Ron Case, President and Chief Executive Officer of Synchronous, said, "We are very pleased to be working with our investment partners at Littlejohn & Co. who continue to provide expertise and resources to grow our company and are helping to identify acquisition opportunities that will strengthen and broaden our product offerings. This strategic acquisition is consistent with our growth plans and we will continue to identify strong companies that will further solidify Synchronous' position as a key supplier to the aerospace industry."
Equity financing for the transaction was provided by Synchronous' majority shareholder, Littlejohn Fund III, L.P. Debt financing was provided by Garrison Investment Group LP. Weaver was advised by Koch Siedhoff Hand & Dunn, LLP.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
M&M to Shift Boeing’s Aircraft Machinery Plant in Melbourne to Bangalore
Indian automotive giant Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has decided to dismantle Boeing’s aircraft machinery plant in Melbourne and shift it to Karnataka-India. Reportedly the company is also in talks with several major aviation companies to be a supplier of components and services and has asked the Karnataka government to allocate land close to Bangalore airport.
The company hopes this would boost orders as it will likely help improve the quality of aircraft parts it produces and attract clients that need to fulfill their offset obligations in India. Under the Indian law, foreign companies selected for government defence contracts have to source about 30 per cent of the project value from local vendors if the project is worth Rs 300 crore or more. According to information M & M has designed along with NAL the NM 5 and will shortly undergo a trial flight.
Last year, Mahindra purchased 75.1 per cent stake in two Australian aerospace companies — Gippsland Aeronautics and Aerostaff Australia — for a total of around Rs 175 crore to expand its aircraft and aerospace-component manufacturing capabilities in Australia.
The company hopes this would boost orders as it will likely help improve the quality of aircraft parts it produces and attract clients that need to fulfill their offset obligations in India. Under the Indian law, foreign companies selected for government defence contracts have to source about 30 per cent of the project value from local vendors if the project is worth Rs 300 crore or more. According to information M & M has designed along with NAL the NM 5 and will shortly undergo a trial flight.
Last year, Mahindra purchased 75.1 per cent stake in two Australian aerospace companies — Gippsland Aeronautics and Aerostaff Australia — for a total of around Rs 175 crore to expand its aircraft and aerospace-component manufacturing capabilities in Australia.
Quantum Awarded New Contract for High Capacity Ultra-Light Weight Carbon Composite Natural Gas Vehicle Storage Systems for Light-Duty Trucks
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. apprised that it has secured a new purchase contract for 250 ultra-light weight compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks from a large US natural gas vehicle integrator of light duty trucks.
Quantum's carbon composite ultra-light weight high capacity CNG tanks are the lightest in the industry. Quantum tanks enable relatively simple vehicle integration, avoiding the cost of heavy structural reinforcement that is necessary to integrate competing heavier tanks. Light-weight tanks also help to lower operation and maintenance costs and to improve gas mileage and payload capacity. Quantum offers the lightest and most advanced CNG storage systems, enabling trucks and buses to carry significantly more fuel on board and operate for long distances without compromising their payload capacity or driving characteristics. Quantum has more than a decade of experience in designing, manufacturing and deploying light-weight gaseous fuel systems for a variety of automotive and aerospace applications.
Quantum's carbon composite ultra-light weight high capacity CNG tanks are the lightest in the industry. Quantum tanks enable relatively simple vehicle integration, avoiding the cost of heavy structural reinforcement that is necessary to integrate competing heavier tanks. Light-weight tanks also help to lower operation and maintenance costs and to improve gas mileage and payload capacity. Quantum offers the lightest and most advanced CNG storage systems, enabling trucks and buses to carry significantly more fuel on board and operate for long distances without compromising their payload capacity or driving characteristics. Quantum has more than a decade of experience in designing, manufacturing and deploying light-weight gaseous fuel systems for a variety of automotive and aerospace applications.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Carbon Fibre Composites for Use in Medical Technology
Ensinger recently launched a series of highly loaded thermoplastic carbon fibre composites. Components made of this composite material offer high mechanical strength alongside excellent heat distortion properties.
Stock shapes made using the new TECATEC product series comprise a thermoplastic matrix and a woven fabric of carbon fibre bundles. This combination ensures the achievement of significantly higher tensile and flexural strength compared to fibre reinforced extrudates. The lightweight materials also offer good chemical resistance and are radiolucent, making them ideally suited for external fixation devices and surgical instruments.
TECATEC PEEK CW50 makes use of the matrix polymer VICTREX PEEK, which is compressed with laminated woven carbon fabric mats. A special coating on the fabric helps to reduce the number of faults. A carbon fibre fabric component of 50 per cent ensures extremely good torsional stiffness and minimal tendency to warp even after multiple sterilization cycles. These attributes make for a long service life of components.
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Stock shapes made using the new TECATEC product series comprise a thermoplastic matrix and a woven fabric of carbon fibre bundles. This combination ensures the achievement of significantly higher tensile and flexural strength compared to fibre reinforced extrudates. The lightweight materials also offer good chemical resistance and are radiolucent, making them ideally suited for external fixation devices and surgical instruments.
TECATEC PEEK CW50 makes use of the matrix polymer VICTREX PEEK, which is compressed with laminated woven carbon fabric mats. A special coating on the fabric helps to reduce the number of faults. A carbon fibre fabric component of 50 per cent ensures extremely good torsional stiffness and minimal tendency to warp even after multiple sterilization cycles. These attributes make for a long service life of components.
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Aerospace Consulting
Cessna Designing 20-passenger Aircraft that Would Reduce Fuel Burn by Nearly 70 Percent
Cessna teamed with GE Aircraft Engines and Georgia Tech to design a 20-passenger aircraft that would reduce fuel burn by nearly 70 percent. The turboprop includes advanced systems and engines not yet in existence.
The plane might be fitted with an aircraft-grade applique with a design rather than paint, cutting pounds of weight. And the skin itself might be much smoother, meaning smoother airflow and less drag. Those developments would lead to fuel savings, maintenance improvements and increased aircraft performance, officials say.
Cessna's research is part of a NASA effort to make airplanes of the future greener and quieter.
NASA's $1.9 million, 27-month contract with Cessna is for research on the use of protective outer skins on composite aircraft.
Under the NASA contract, a team of six Cessna engineers will look at ways of making a lighter and leaner composite structure by slipping composite layers over a lighter exterior. The layers would slip over the entire airplane and its wings.
"We're trying to come up with the right set of materials and combination of layers to do all the functions of what's currently done by the composite skin itself," said Vicki Johnson, Cessna engineering specialist and the principal investigator for the NASA contract.
The layers might include a foam layer for impact absorption followed by an outer layer to cover up bumps and gaps.
"Part of the research is to figure out how many layers will it take to meet all of the requirements," Johnson said. "It might take two, but it might take three or four."
The plane might be fitted with an aircraft-grade applique with a design rather than paint, cutting pounds of weight. And the skin itself might be much smoother, meaning smoother airflow and less drag. Those developments would lead to fuel savings, maintenance improvements and increased aircraft performance, officials say.
Cessna's research is part of a NASA effort to make airplanes of the future greener and quieter.
NASA's $1.9 million, 27-month contract with Cessna is for research on the use of protective outer skins on composite aircraft.
Under the NASA contract, a team of six Cessna engineers will look at ways of making a lighter and leaner composite structure by slipping composite layers over a lighter exterior. The layers would slip over the entire airplane and its wings.
"We're trying to come up with the right set of materials and combination of layers to do all the functions of what's currently done by the composite skin itself," said Vicki Johnson, Cessna engineering specialist and the principal investigator for the NASA contract.
The layers might include a foam layer for impact absorption followed by an outer layer to cover up bumps and gaps.
"Part of the research is to figure out how many layers will it take to meet all of the requirements," Johnson said. "It might take two, but it might take three or four."
Thursday, April 14, 2011
DSM Introduces Atlac 5200 - New Food-Contact and Drinking Water Compliant Resin
DSM has introduced its latest composite resin – Atlac 5200 FC - developed specifically for use in composite applications that have contact with food and water. This new vinyl ester resin is unique in that it is fully compliant with the European regulations on food contact and made in line with commonly accepted Good Manufacturing Practices for the Food Industry. The resin is therefore suitable for use in a variety of composite applications such as tanks and pipes that are intended for contact with food and potable water.
Atlac 5200 FC resins can be converted in standard manufacturing processes including filament winding, infusion and hand lay-up. The process-ability is as robust as with conventional vinyl ester resins for making pipes, vessels or tanks. Through its excellent anti-corrosion and heat resistance properties Atlac 5200 FC resin enables the manufacture of composite components that are long-lasting, even in hostile environments. For plant operators this means continued process operation, reduction of maintenance, and consequently low cost of ownership. In addition the use of composite materials will allow for optimizing design and for integration of individual parts.
According to DSM it is one of the industry's first resins to be produced in accordance with GMP for products intended to come into contact with Food. GMP is an internationally accepted quality control system used in the nutritional, food and pharmaceutical industries that sets standards and guidelines for the safe production, testing and use of a product.
Atlac 5200 FC resins can be converted in standard manufacturing processes including filament winding, infusion and hand lay-up. The process-ability is as robust as with conventional vinyl ester resins for making pipes, vessels or tanks. Through its excellent anti-corrosion and heat resistance properties Atlac 5200 FC resin enables the manufacture of composite components that are long-lasting, even in hostile environments. For plant operators this means continued process operation, reduction of maintenance, and consequently low cost of ownership. In addition the use of composite materials will allow for optimizing design and for integration of individual parts.
According to DSM it is one of the industry's first resins to be produced in accordance with GMP for products intended to come into contact with Food. GMP is an internationally accepted quality control system used in the nutritional, food and pharmaceutical industries that sets standards and guidelines for the safe production, testing and use of a product.
Two New Ultramid High Speed Grades and Improved Simulation Method ULTRASIM
In extensive simulation studies, BASF has now demonstrated that the new Ultramid B High Speed grades (PA 6) make it possible to achieve weight savings of up to 25% when designing plastic parts. However, the enormous benefit offered by this improved-flow material can only be attained if special simulation methods are used to their full extent. For this purpose, the company has further extended the capabilities of its ULTRASIM universal simulation instrument.
In addition, the range of products in the easy-flow polyamide 6 family has been expanded by two new grades: the Ultramid B3WG6 High Speed grade with 30% glass fiber content is being joined by Ultramid B3WG8 High Speed with a glass fiber content of 40% as well as the Ultramid B3GK24 High Speed grade, which is reinforced with glass fibers and glass spheres and is characterized by extremely low war page.
Ultramid B High Speed flows at least 50% farther than standard PA6. This makes it possible to reduce the wall thicknesses, and thus the weight, of a plastic part considerably. At the same time, however, the part being designed must still satisfy the minimum requirements for mechanical properties such as rigidity, for instance. Furthermore, it must also be processable without difficulty on a conventional injection molding machine. Until now, mechanical performance and processing conditions could only be addressed and optimized in succession. This not only made (CAE) development more time-consuming; it frequently meant that the plastic part design was too heavy, preventing full utilization of the potential for weight savings.
In addition, the range of products in the easy-flow polyamide 6 family has been expanded by two new grades: the Ultramid B3WG6 High Speed grade with 30% glass fiber content is being joined by Ultramid B3WG8 High Speed with a glass fiber content of 40% as well as the Ultramid B3GK24 High Speed grade, which is reinforced with glass fibers and glass spheres and is characterized by extremely low war page.
Ultramid B High Speed flows at least 50% farther than standard PA6. This makes it possible to reduce the wall thicknesses, and thus the weight, of a plastic part considerably. At the same time, however, the part being designed must still satisfy the minimum requirements for mechanical properties such as rigidity, for instance. Furthermore, it must also be processable without difficulty on a conventional injection molding machine. Until now, mechanical performance and processing conditions could only be addressed and optimized in succession. This not only made (CAE) development more time-consuming; it frequently meant that the plastic part design was too heavy, preventing full utilization of the potential for weight savings.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
New Polyamides for Foamed Injection Moldings
Despite major benefits, foaming processes in the past have been unsuccessful in gaining widespread acceptance for use in injection molding. One of the reasons for this was the poor surface quality of the resultant components. To counteract this problem, LANXESS has developed a new polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 Durethan designed specifically for physical and chemical foaming. “Both materials produce excellent molded part surfaces that in most cases are smooth and flawless with virtually no opalescent streaks or areas that appear porous. They are therefore suitable for applications that also place high demands on the visual quality of the part – such as visible components under the hood,” states Maik Schulte, a development engineer at LANXESS.
The two new polyamides reinforced with 35 percent glass fibers were optimized at each stage in respect of foam formation. As a result, popular blowing agents dissolve very easily in them and produce very homogeneous single-phase solutions when combined with the plastic melt in the plasticizing unit. The rheological properties and nucleation behavior of the two thermoplastics are geared to the production of very fine-cell foams. “This is one of the main reasons for the excellent surface quality and good mechanical properties of the molded parts,” explains Schulte.
The new materials are suitable for a wide range of applications. In automotive engineering, they could be used to make components such as cylinder head covers and fan shrouds. The electrical/electronics industry could use them for plugs/connectors, lamp sockets/holders and housing components for items such as thermostats and DIY tools. There are also many possible applications in the furniture-making industry.
The two new polyamides reinforced with 35 percent glass fibers were optimized at each stage in respect of foam formation. As a result, popular blowing agents dissolve very easily in them and produce very homogeneous single-phase solutions when combined with the plastic melt in the plasticizing unit. The rheological properties and nucleation behavior of the two thermoplastics are geared to the production of very fine-cell foams. “This is one of the main reasons for the excellent surface quality and good mechanical properties of the molded parts,” explains Schulte.
The new materials are suitable for a wide range of applications. In automotive engineering, they could be used to make components such as cylinder head covers and fan shrouds. The electrical/electronics industry could use them for plugs/connectors, lamp sockets/holders and housing components for items such as thermostats and DIY tools. There are also many possible applications in the furniture-making industry.
ADA Technologies Awarded $100K Contract from NASA for High Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries
ADA Technologies, Inc. has bagged a $100,000 contract from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct research into the use of advanced nanocomposite electrodes and ionic liquid electrolytes to improve the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries.
ADA's research is expected to result in improved energy and power, wider operation temperature ranges, inherently safer operation, and excellent storage / cycle life as compared to current lithium-ion batteries. "The high capacity, high rate capability and high cycle life performance potential of advanced nanocomposite electrodes in combination with the inherent non-volatility and non-flammability of ionic liquids holds substantial promise," said Douglas Campbell, ADA R&D program manager.
In addition to space vehicle uses, ADA's technology would be applicable to military and commercial satellite markets where a similar need for high energy and power density and high cycle life exists. In addition, the technology could be used in numerous other areas where high performance and safety in lithium-ion batteries are of great interest. These include automotive applications (plug-in-hybrid and all electric vehicles), utility grid applications, consumer electronics and military uses such as unmanned aircraft systems and portable power systems.
ADA's research is expected to result in improved energy and power, wider operation temperature ranges, inherently safer operation, and excellent storage / cycle life as compared to current lithium-ion batteries. "The high capacity, high rate capability and high cycle life performance potential of advanced nanocomposite electrodes in combination with the inherent non-volatility and non-flammability of ionic liquids holds substantial promise," said Douglas Campbell, ADA R&D program manager.
In addition to space vehicle uses, ADA's technology would be applicable to military and commercial satellite markets where a similar need for high energy and power density and high cycle life exists. In addition, the technology could be used in numerous other areas where high performance and safety in lithium-ion batteries are of great interest. These include automotive applications (plug-in-hybrid and all electric vehicles), utility grid applications, consumer electronics and military uses such as unmanned aircraft systems and portable power systems.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Gamesa Opens a Technology Lab in Singapore for Advanced Materials Research
Gamesa, a global leader in wind energy technology, opened a technology centre in Singapore to focus on advanced materials research. The new laboratory begins its work with three important research projects, conducted jointly with the Nanyang Technological University, the National University of Singapore and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Gamesa expects the tech lab to employ more than 30 engineers by 2014.
The partnership agreement signed with the Nanyang Technological University enables Gamesa to conduct research projects on wind turbine blade coatings and methods for incorporating the materials into the company's manufacturing systems.
Along with the National University of Singapore, the company will study methods for monitoring composite materials using embedded sensors and will assess their industrial applications. Meanwhile, in conjunction with the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), a research institute of A*STAR, Gamesa will gauge the performance of turbine blades' carbon fibre polymers after nano-reinforcements are incorporated to lend them added strength. Gamesa will explore R&D in manufacturing with the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), a research institute of A*STAR.
"As leaders in technology, we are determined to offer our customers the best solutions for generating wind energy," said Gamesa Chairman Jorge Calvet at the facility's opening ceremony. "We are convinced that our alliance with these institutions will help us to remain at the forefront of advanced materials research, a field in which our new partners are likewise a global benchmark."
The partnership agreement signed with the Nanyang Technological University enables Gamesa to conduct research projects on wind turbine blade coatings and methods for incorporating the materials into the company's manufacturing systems.
Along with the National University of Singapore, the company will study methods for monitoring composite materials using embedded sensors and will assess their industrial applications. Meanwhile, in conjunction with the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), a research institute of A*STAR, Gamesa will gauge the performance of turbine blades' carbon fibre polymers after nano-reinforcements are incorporated to lend them added strength. Gamesa will explore R&D in manufacturing with the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), a research institute of A*STAR.
"As leaders in technology, we are determined to offer our customers the best solutions for generating wind energy," said Gamesa Chairman Jorge Calvet at the facility's opening ceremony. "We are convinced that our alliance with these institutions will help us to remain at the forefront of advanced materials research, a field in which our new partners are likewise a global benchmark."
Lucintel’s Analysis of the Indian Aerospace Industry: Market to Reach US $23.52 Billion by 2016
The Indian aerospace industry has experienced significant growth during the last five years and is expected to reach US $23.52 billion by 2016. Boosted by increase in disposable income of the country’s citizens and the subsequent increase in air travel, India’s domestic passenger growth is expected to reach a level of 150-180 million passengers by the year 2020. The introduction of the defense offset policy in 2006 and significant liberalization in 2008 has provided significant opportunities for Indian companies entering the sector.
Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm, has analyzed the Indian Aerospace and MRO Market and just now published a comprehensive research report, “Opportunities in Indian Aerospace and MRO Market: 2011-2016”.
As per the study, increases in fleet size, low labor cost and government support to the industry are the major factors driving the Indian MRO market. The Indian MRO market is expected to reach US $1.8 billion by 2016. However there are some challenges in front of Indian MRO players which should be addressed quickly, including infrastructure development and technological advancements.
As per Lucintel, India is a promising market for global MRO companies because the Indian aviation industry has high passenger traffic, low cost airlines and an increasing numbers of aircraft. Currently, there are no full MRO service facilities within a five-hour flight of India.
The commercial aircraft market is expected to demonstrate strong, positive growth. The demand for business jets will grow with economy, which is poised for robust growth; consequently the business jets market will grow significantly. Additionally, Lucintel estimates that the defense sector will grow with a CAGR of 15% over the next five years.
This Lucintel research report provides insights regarding recent industry trends, as well as future opportunities and threats. Its analysis provides market details on a global market as well as a segment basis, and encompasses civil and military aviation as well as MRO and Offset markets in India.
For a detailed table of contents and pricing information on this timely and insightful report, please contact Lucintel at 972-636-5056 or via email at helpdesk@lucintel.com. Lucintel provides cutting edge decision support services that help you make critical decisions with greater speed, insight, and cost efficiency. To find out more, please visit http://www.lucintel.com.
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Roy Almaguer, +1-972-636-5056 or via email at helpdesk@lucintel.com.
Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm, has analyzed the Indian Aerospace and MRO Market and just now published a comprehensive research report, “Opportunities in Indian Aerospace and MRO Market: 2011-2016”.
As per the study, increases in fleet size, low labor cost and government support to the industry are the major factors driving the Indian MRO market. The Indian MRO market is expected to reach US $1.8 billion by 2016. However there are some challenges in front of Indian MRO players which should be addressed quickly, including infrastructure development and technological advancements.
As per Lucintel, India is a promising market for global MRO companies because the Indian aviation industry has high passenger traffic, low cost airlines and an increasing numbers of aircraft. Currently, there are no full MRO service facilities within a five-hour flight of India.
The commercial aircraft market is expected to demonstrate strong, positive growth. The demand for business jets will grow with economy, which is poised for robust growth; consequently the business jets market will grow significantly. Additionally, Lucintel estimates that the defense sector will grow with a CAGR of 15% over the next five years.
This Lucintel research report provides insights regarding recent industry trends, as well as future opportunities and threats. Its analysis provides market details on a global market as well as a segment basis, and encompasses civil and military aviation as well as MRO and Offset markets in India.
For a detailed table of contents and pricing information on this timely and insightful report, please contact Lucintel at 972-636-5056 or via email at helpdesk@lucintel.com. Lucintel provides cutting edge decision support services that help you make critical decisions with greater speed, insight, and cost efficiency. To find out more, please visit http://www.lucintel.com.
Contact:
Aerospace Consulting
Roy Almaguer, +1-972-636-5056 or via email at helpdesk@lucintel.com.
3M to Expand Manufacturing in China for Solar Markets
3M appraised that in conjunction with the Hefei High-tech Industrial Development Area; there is a plan to build a manufacturing site for photovoltaic solar materials and renewable energy products in Hefei High-tech Park. The new plant, 3M Materials Technologies (Hefei) Co., will produce a variety of products at the new facility, including 3M Scotchshield Film, an advanced solar backside barrier film used in crystalline silicon solar photovoltaic modules. The project will be 3M’s ninth manufacturing facility in China. Groundbreaking is set for two-phased construction in Q2 2011.
"3M is committed to providing innovative renewable energy solutions to support our customers globally," said Mike Roman, vice president and general manager, 3M Renewable Energy Division. "We are excited about the collaboration with Hefei High-tech Industrial Development Area to help drive this initiative. The state-of-the-art Hefei facility increases our production capacity of 3M’s solar materials portfolio at a location that is close to local customers and at a time when renewable energy is setting a precedent for the future."
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"3M is committed to providing innovative renewable energy solutions to support our customers globally," said Mike Roman, vice president and general manager, 3M Renewable Energy Division. "We are excited about the collaboration with Hefei High-tech Industrial Development Area to help drive this initiative. The state-of-the-art Hefei facility increases our production capacity of 3M’s solar materials portfolio at a location that is close to local customers and at a time when renewable energy is setting a precedent for the future."
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
3A Composites Core Materials Launches Unique BALTEK SBC
3A Composites Core Materials has unveiled the new BALTEK SBC. BALTEK SBC is a completely new grade of balsa end-grain core material featuring unprecedented quality and sustainability. Careful selection of the seedlings from own 3A Composites nurseries and sourcing from 100% FSC-certified plantation grown trees are the driving factors for this high quality product.
Moreover, full process and quality control combined with full traceability from the plantation to the delivered sheet contribute to the high standards set for BALTEK SBC, all proven by the FSC certification. The introduction of the new BALTEK SBC demonstrates that 3A Composites is DRIVEN by ECO-LOGIC.
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Moreover, full process and quality control combined with full traceability from the plantation to the delivered sheet contribute to the high standards set for BALTEK SBC, all proven by the FSC certification. The introduction of the new BALTEK SBC demonstrates that 3A Composites is DRIVEN by ECO-LOGIC.
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China’s Largest Wind Developer Places 48 MW Order with Vestas
Vestas has signed its first order in 2011 with China Longyuan Power Group for 48 MW. The order consists of 24 units of the V80-2.0 MW turbine which will be installed in Zhongmen, Putian County in the coastal province of Fujian in south eastern China. This order is signed in continuation of the 36 MW order which was signed between Longyuan and Vestas in 2010 and marks another important step in an evolving partnership between the two companies.
Longyuan and Vestas have been working together since 2005 and the joint efforts have resulted in more than 500 MW of wind projects to date, consisting of more than 360 turbines covering both kW and MW class turbines. Longyuan is one of Vestas’ largest customers in China with most Vestas turbines installed. By the end of 2010, Longyuan was still the largest wind energy developer in China with more than 6,500 MW of accumulated installed capacity.
The CEO of Longyuan, Mr Xie Changjun, says, “We have chosen Vestas’ V80 turbine because we are confident in its performance. It allows us to reduce the need for maintenance and replacement of components which means that we can reduce our stock of spare parts. At the same time, we are very pleased with Vestas’ efforts in advancing their services, including reducing turbine down-time, lost production and installation time, which has given us more confidence in working with Vestas.”
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Longyuan and Vestas have been working together since 2005 and the joint efforts have resulted in more than 500 MW of wind projects to date, consisting of more than 360 turbines covering both kW and MW class turbines. Longyuan is one of Vestas’ largest customers in China with most Vestas turbines installed. By the end of 2010, Longyuan was still the largest wind energy developer in China with more than 6,500 MW of accumulated installed capacity.
The CEO of Longyuan, Mr Xie Changjun, says, “We have chosen Vestas’ V80 turbine because we are confident in its performance. It allows us to reduce the need for maintenance and replacement of components which means that we can reduce our stock of spare parts. At the same time, we are very pleased with Vestas’ efforts in advancing their services, including reducing turbine down-time, lost production and installation time, which has given us more confidence in working with Vestas.”
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Northrop Grumman's AMSEC LLC Wins U.S. Navy Marine Design and Engineering Services Contract
Northrop Grumman Corporation subsidiary AMSEC LLC, was one of two contractors awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy for marine design and engineering services in support of Puget Sound and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyards (PSNS) and Intermediate Maintenance Facilities (IMF).
This indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract contains a base period with four one-year option periods. If all options are exercised, the total value for AMSEC would be approximately $40.2 million.
"AMSEC has demonstrated expertise and leadership in marine engineering and design services," said Harris Leonard, vice president of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding and president of AMSEC Operations. "We look forward to continuing our longstanding partnership with PSNS and IMF. We are dedicated in providing quality engineering service in support of the Navy's operational readiness."
AMSEC's portion of the work will be performed at their locations in Kitsap County, Wash., Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Hawaii, San Diego, Norfolk, Va., and other locations. The work is expected to be completed by March 2016. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Puget Sound, Bremerton, Wash., is the contracting activity.
This indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract contains a base period with four one-year option periods. If all options are exercised, the total value for AMSEC would be approximately $40.2 million.
"AMSEC has demonstrated expertise and leadership in marine engineering and design services," said Harris Leonard, vice president of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding and president of AMSEC Operations. "We look forward to continuing our longstanding partnership with PSNS and IMF. We are dedicated in providing quality engineering service in support of the Navy's operational readiness."
AMSEC's portion of the work will be performed at their locations in Kitsap County, Wash., Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Hawaii, San Diego, Norfolk, Va., and other locations. The work is expected to be completed by March 2016. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Puget Sound, Bremerton, Wash., is the contracting activity.
Poliya Acquires Cam Elyaf Resins Business Unit
Poliya has completed the acquisition of the Cam Elyaf resins, creating a dynamic synergy in the composite resins industry. With this acquisition, Poliya has one of the composite resins industry’s broadest ranges of products yielding 65,000 tons per year; the largest capacity in the EMEA region. The new business group will be the market’s leading bulk resin provider - with the ability to serve pipeline, wind energy and the transportation sectors among others.
"This is a historic day for Poliya and the clients we serve", said Buelent Oeztuna, Poliya’s lead M&A officer and board member. "With this transformation, we are now a global force, with the capability to serve our clients – whatever their size, location or sector – with one of the most comprehensive and competitive portfolios in the industry."
"Today marks the beginning of an exciting new era," said Oeztuna "Clients will benefit from the scales of economy, low costs, a commitment to unsurpassed quality and our ability to provide world-class service. With the resources of Poliya’s renowned R&D and Cam Elyaf Resin’s production line, we have an opportunity to truly redefine the composites market."
"This is a historic day for Poliya and the clients we serve", said Buelent Oeztuna, Poliya’s lead M&A officer and board member. "With this transformation, we are now a global force, with the capability to serve our clients – whatever their size, location or sector – with one of the most comprehensive and competitive portfolios in the industry."
"Today marks the beginning of an exciting new era," said Oeztuna "Clients will benefit from the scales of economy, low costs, a commitment to unsurpassed quality and our ability to provide world-class service. With the resources of Poliya’s renowned R&D and Cam Elyaf Resin’s production line, we have an opportunity to truly redefine the composites market."
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