Novel SMC materials reduce battery housing weight by ~10% while maintaining strength and high voltage performance

Construction of the CR929, a wide-body commercial jet being developed by Russia and China, is expected to start this year, while the C919, a narrow-body aircraft, will be ready for deliveries, according to officials from Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, which is making both the planes.

On January 22, the first principle prototype of 3.35-meter-diameter composite fuel tank was born at China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology. Compared with the metal fuel tank, the composite fuel tank can reduce the weight by 30% and has higher strength, which can significantly improve the structural efficiency and transportation capaci...

January 6th, Shanghai—Chinese leading carbon fiber specialist Zhongfu Shenying signed a definitive agreement with Shanghai local government, to set up a new subsidiary in Yangshan Special Comprehensive Bonded Area, dedicated to the development and production of aero-use resins, prepregs and processes with a breathtaking investment toppin...

On January 15, 2021, the inauguration ceremony of Dow's Zhangjiagang silicone resin factory was held.     The new plant completed this time with a total investment of 69 million US dollars is located in Dow's integrated silicone production base in Zhangjiagang. After it is put into operation, it is expected to produce 12...

The first model under the upscale intelligent car brand jointly developed by Changan Auto, Huawei and CATL is expected to make its debut in 2021, according to a local media outlet. The yet-to-be-launched model is said to be a mid-sized all-electric SUV and will be internally code-named “E11”. In all likelihood, the new mode...

January, 15, Guangzhou - Hyundai Motor Group announced today that it signed an investment contract with the government of Guangdong Province to establish an offshore fuel cell system production facility in Guangzhou, China. The investment advances the Group’s global hydrogen leadership and supports its push into China’s rapidl...

January 13, Chengdu---The world’s first high-temperature super-conducting high-speed maglev prototype rolled out in Southwest Jiaotong University.

SINOPEC Shanghai, a SINOPEC subsidiary, celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony of its biggest-ever carbon fiber/precursor program in Shanghai, as a major stride towards its ambition for homegrown carbon fiber.

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Mäder Group brought innovative coatings and composite solutions: Europe’s high-speed rail EN45545 HL3 highest flame retardant grade carbon fiber composite material locomotive parts, high-end automotive interior and exterior coatings and other products; Sino Polymer provided recyclable flame retardant composite materials to the M&aum...

 (Guangzhou, China, December 14, 2020) EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company achieved a significant milestone on the path to offering Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) services worldwide. On December...

COMAC subsidiary SAMC (Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Company), AVIC Supply and GKN Aerospace have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement for the manufacture of Composite and Metallic Aerostructures in Jingjiang, Jiangsu Province, China. This represents a significant milestone in GKN Aerospace’s long-stated ambition to grow within the co...

Victrex plc today announces the creation of a joint-venture between its subsidiary, Victrex Hong Kong Limited, and Yingkou Xingfu Chemical Company Limited, to build and operate a new PEEK polymer manufacturing facility in Liaoning, China, subject to certain performance conditions, including finalising land purchase and permit applications...

Jotun A/S and COSCO SHIPPING International Hong Kong Ltd have reinforced their commitment to one another with the renewal of their long-standing joint venture (JV) agreement.

China’s Liaoning General Aviation Academy official announced that the inaugural flight of the country’s first self-developed four-seater electric aircraft, the RX4E, succeeded today in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang. Developed by China’s Liaoning General Aviation Academy (LGAA), the 1,200 kg aircraft is...

Kingfa Sci. & Tech. Co. Ltd. and its subsidiary Guangzhou Kingfa Carbon Fiber Materials Development Co. Ltd. (Guangzhou, China) have announced that they are supplying continuous fiber-reinforced materials for the mass production of lightweight door modules in the new Ford Focus. Door module carrier for the Ford Focus. Source | Ki...

On October 29th, JEC Group and China Composites Group Corporation have signed a partnership agreement to join forces in China to promote composite solutions throughout application industries and help sharing best practices and identify opportunities of development.

After a non-stop flight of 30 hours, 6 minutes and 42 seconds, Fengru-3, a type of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developed by Beihang students, set a world record in flight endurance for oil-powered UAVs with 25-100kg maximum take-off weight (MTOW). The UAV was independently developed, produced and manufactured by over 30 freshmen ...

Sichuan Dahua General Aircraft Manufacturing Company of China has successfully acquired the entire assets of leading European gyrocopter company, ArrowCopter.   The transaction was brokered by consultants Aerospace Investments Co. Ltd (U.K.) and Silk Wings Aviation (Beijing), who are now actively assisting in the completion pha...

Carbon, a leading digital manufacturing company and Arkema, a pioneer in advanced liquid resins solutions through its Sartomer business line, announce a strategic partnership through an investment in the startup’s capital, to deliver a new era of materials performance and supply chain model for Carbon’s manufacturing partners.

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and their joint venture, CRAIC, have hold Consultancy Committee on CR929 Program with the air companies during MAKS-2019 in Russia.   The event was aimed at demonstration the characteristics of the new long-range wide-body aircraft (LRWBA) to th...

HRC, a composites solution provider, together with Voith Composites, the development and series production center of carbon fiber-reinforced composites in the Voith Group have signed the MoU to jointly work on next generation hydrogen high pressure vessels for FCEVs (fuel cell electric vehicles). HRC and Voith Composites co-develop h...

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC; Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Waga) today announced its intention to start up its European carbon fiber sheet molding compound (SMC) production facility in Italy. The new facility, slated to start operations in September 2020, will be located on a site adjoining C.P.C. SRL (CPC; ...

STAMFORD, Conn., June 27, 2019 – Hexcel (NYSE:HXL), Progen and Future Aerospace today celebrated the official opening of their new joint venture laboratory and materials testing facility in Shanghai, China. Future Aerospace Hexcel Commercial Composite Testing Limited (FAHCCT) will provide China with a world-class aerospace standa...

TURIN, Italy, June 19 (Xinhua) -- A modern railway R&D center was launched Tuesday in the northern Italian industrial city of Turin by CRRC Tangshan to enhance bilateral railway transportation technology collaboration and innovation. The CRRC Tangshan Italy Modern Railway Transportation Technolog Joint R&D Center will be af...