A lot of claims have been made about the purported benefits of adding chopped carbon fiber to FDM filaments, but how many of these claims are actually true? In the case of PLA at least, the [I ...

Fibers used to reinforce composites are supplied directly by fiber manufacturers and indirectly by converters in a number of different forms, which vary depending on the application. The automated FPP ...

For devices that are transparent to x-rays, thermoplastic and carbon-fiber composites provide properties that are competitive with traditional metals. Barry Chadwick and Chris Toto New materials are ...

Johns Manville will roll out a new family of anionically polymerized, glass fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 organosheet products this fall that achieve higher FVFs (left) and better impregnation (right).

This article delves into the fundamentals, advantages, and uses of fiber-reinforced thermoplastics during a period of heightened interest in reinforcement agents. The reinforcement of plastics is ...

Thermoset matrix systems dominate the composites industry because of their reactive nature and ease of impregnation. They begin in a monomeric or oligomeric state, characterized by very low viscosity.

Fiberglass is a versatile material widely used in industries such as construction, automotive, marine, and aerospace due to its strength, durability, and lightweight properties. Two common forms of ...