Recycled Tires Make Concrete Additive
09/17/01 A researcher at Arizona State University has shown that adding crumb rubber from recycled tires to concrete increases durability despite a drop in compressive strength. Injection Molding of Micro-Components
09/17/01 Researchers in Germany have developed a method for injection molding of tiny metal components. Molds are etched out of silicon, then a mix of plastic and metal powder is injected.
Magnetorheological Fluids Provide Vibration Damping
09/10/01 MR fluids have been used in excercise equipment and auto shock absorbers. The materials are now finding their way into launch isolation systems and prosthetics. New UAV Helps Fight Fires
09/10/01 NASA's Altus II, a new unammed aircraft based on the Predator, has been designed to gather wildfire data. Concorde Cleared for Flight
09/10/01 British and French aviation authorities have approved safety modifications made to the Concorde, including Kevlar reinforcements for the fuel tanks. Commercial flights will resume in August. Air Force Won't Fund X-33, X-34
09/10/01 The U.S. Air Force has decided not to fund the X-33 and X-34 programs, which NASA has dropped. The Air Force also will not increase its funding for the X-37 program. Aldila Appoints Lloyd Miller to Board
09/06/01 Aldila Inc. announced the addition of Lloyd I. Miller, III to the board of directors. Aldila also announced the retirement of Vincent T. Gorguze from the board, effective immediately. Cytec Completes Acquisition of BP Carbon Fibers
09/06/01 Cytec Industries announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the assets of the carbon fiber business of BP. Its sales in the first half of 2001 were $17 million of which 50% were sales to Cytec. Reichhold Appoints New Composites VPs
09/06/01 Julia D. Harp, senior vice president, Reichhold Global Composites, announced the appointment of Leo van der Heiden as vice president of marketing and Alex Car as vice president of sales for Global Composites. ATK Composite and Motor Case Technologies on H-IIA Boosters
09/06/01 ATK (Alliant Techsystems) said rocket motor case and advanced composite material technologies developed by its Aerospace Group supported the successful maiden launch of Japan's new H-IIA space launch vehicle. DynaComp Announces Composite Crew Door for Piper PA31
09/06/01 DynaComp Corp. announces immediate availability of the Super 31 Crew Door (8-12 weeks ARO) and related products for the Piper PA31 Navajo/Chieftain airframe. Toray Resin to Acquire Nippisun Indiana
09/06/01 Toray Industries' U.S. subsidiary, Toray Resin Co., will acquire a compounds-production facility of Nippisun Indiana Corp.(NIC), a U.S. subsidiary of Nippon Pigment Co., Ltd., in order to reinforce its engineering plastics business in North America. New Polymers Based on Silkworm Silk
09/06/01 Researchers at Cornell University have developed a polymer based on silkworm silk. The material, which can be made in fiber and film form, has an ultimate elongation of 300 to 600 percent. Thin Polymer Coating Protects Against Heat
09/03/01 Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a polymer coating only two nanometers thick that provides heat resistance to the underlying structure. New Process Creates Reversible Polymer Molecules
09/03/01 Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed polymer molecules with reversible architectures, allowing the material to be broken down into its original components after polymerization. Centrifugal Process Improves Thin Films
09/03/01 A new centrifugal process for creating thin films improves film quality and reduces production time from minutes to a fraction of a second. Magnetic Lock Holds Injection Molding Tools
09/03/01 A new magnetic tool locking device allows an injection molding tool to be coupled or uncoupled from the injection machine in a matter of seconds. GM To Use Nanocomposite Body Panels on Mid-Size Vans
08/30/01 An advanced thermoplastic olefin (TPO) nanocomposite part is being used on 2002 GM mid-size vans, in the first automotive exterior application of this lightweight, high performance and affordable material. AOC Introduces New Low-Styrene Marine Resins
08/30/01 New Hydropel H100 High Performance Marine Resins are low-styrene, 100% vinyl ester material resins designed to meet low-styrene MACT (maximum achievable control technology) standards proposed for boatbuilders by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 3TEX Forms Ballistic Alliance with ATAK
08/30/01 3TEX has signed a long-term strategic alliance with ATAK, a developer of cutting-edge structural/ballistic advanced composite materials for commercial and military land, sea, and air applications. Ashland Purchases Polydyne Gel Coat Business
08/28/01 Ashland Specialty Chemical Company, a division of Ashland Inc., has purchased Polydyne Inc.'s gel-coat business and assets. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Humpy Bumper Absorbs Crash Energy
08/28/01 H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler and Paul Lew have developed a carbon composite insert for NASCAR bumpers that may help reduce injuries during crashes. New Aston Martin Vanquish
08/28/01 Aston Martin is introducing the new Vanquish V-12 supercar just in time for the next James Bond film. The Vanquish has an aluminum and carbon fiber body. Cadillac to Introduce Cien V-12 Concept Car
08/28/01 In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Cadillac will introduce the Cien V-12 supercar next year. The mid-engine two-seater features a carbon fiber body and chassis. Coconut Fibers for Automotive Panels
08/28/01 DaimlerChrysler is using coconut fiber from the Brazilian rainforest in automotive interior panels. The project removes coconut husks from the waste stream and provides employment in rural Brazil.
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