SAMPE Journal - November/December 2021 - 87

AGM (Applied Graphene Materials plc) is proud to offer graphene
nanoplatelet dispersions that are safe to handle and easily stirred into new
and existing coatings systems to provide a range of performance enhancing
benefits. Across our product ranges, we offer different types of graphene
nanoplatelets. These vary in surface morphology, oxygen content and the
number atomic layers, but they typically have a thickness of between 1 to
10nm with 1-25µm lateral platelet diameter. This gives aspect ratios up to
1:1000 and surface areas up to 700m2/g.
With the correct incorporation, graphene nanoplatelets have the potential
to significantly enhance an array of properties including mechanical, barrier
and lubricating performance in new and existing systems.
AGM's new 1700 series of environmentally-friendly graphene nanoplatelet
dispersions is based on the Company's well-established Genable® technology.
Proven to deliver significant performance uplifts such as chemical
resistance, barrier and anti-corrosion properties in protective coating systems and mechanical performance gains in composite
matrices, AGM's dispersion technology is the key enabler to benefitting from graphene's intrinsic characteristics.
Genable® 1700 dispersions are available for sampling evaluation in a selection of certified, award-winning solvents and resins.
appliedgraphenematerials.com
IDI Composites International
Noblesville has earned the
International Automotive Task
Force IATF 16949 certification. This
prestigious certification recognizes
IDI's commitment to quality control
standards in the global automotive
industry.
IATF 16949 certification is
an automotive quality system
requirement based on the International
Organization for Standardization ISO
9001:2015, and customer specific
requirements from the automotive
sector and is a mandatory industry
requirement, aligning
quality
automotive
management systems
throughout the world.
IATF
16949
certification
has
risen to be one of the most widely
used international standards in the
automotive industry, and aims to
harmonize the different assessment
and certification systems in the global
automotive supply chain. IATF 16949
certification is based on the 10 sections
of the IATF's " high level structure " ,
with specific requirements of each
management standard needing to be
met according to each section.
idicomposites.com
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America's (MGCA) NEXX Technologies advanced
composites business unit has announced their strategic partnership with Tipton-Goss,
Inc. This partnership will allow NEXX Technologies to leverage their unique highperformance
prepreg and film adhesive technologies in the advanced composites,
space and aerospace market segments.
With over three decades of advanced composites formulating and manufacturing
experience, Tipton-Goss has developed a unique prepreg architecture that gives
exceptional vacuum bag only processing capabilities while achieving autoclave
quality results. " We're very excited to have such a well-established partner as
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical bring these disruptive technologies to market, " noted Guy
Riddle, President of Tipton-Goss, Inc.
mgc-a.com
Spirit AeroSystems (Europe) Limited (UK), a subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems
Holdings, Inc. has successfully delivered the first set of new advanced composite
spoilers to Airbus for the A320 Family. The spoilers are produced using Spirit's
pioneering Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) technology and are the first to feature on
a flying aircraft.
The redesigned spoiler is produced using a highly-automated advanced
manufacturing, out-of-autoclave process, resulting in significantly improved
manufacturing efficiencies, and reduced energy and costs compared to the original,
more traditional design. Spirit is the first to industrialize this innovative composite
technology in the UK aerospace sector.
" This exciting milestone is another example of Spirit's leadership
in the development of innovative wing technologies &
manufacturing processes to meet our customers' needs. "
Scott McLarty, SVP Airbus Programs
The spoilers are produced using the latest automation and robotics, which
included investment from the Scottish Government in the development of the
technology. Such cost-effective technologies and manufacturing processes will play
a central role in the development of the next generation of aircraft programs, and
help Spirit increase its competitive advantage in advanced manufacturing.
spiritaero.com
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