The direct, or inline-compounding (ILC), process has been a major boon to thermoplastic composites during the past decade. Direct processing has driven significant growth in the use of such materials ...

The new composites are designed as alternatives to thermoset sheet molding compounds (SMCs). Offering similar mechanical performance, they are much more ductile and, as thermoplastic systems, much ...

This partnership marks a significant step in National Composites’ continuous pursuit of growth and innovation, particularly in the Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) and Bulk Molding Compound (BMC) domain.

"If you build it, they will come” may be a Hollywood movie line, but it also describes the push strategy that is sometimes employed in the composites industry — introduce a compelling innovation with ...

Compression molding involves forming of complex shaped components by molding of a charge of fiber reinforced prepreg bulk molding compound (BMC) under heat and high pressures. Unidirectional fiber ...

Chopped prepreg molding compound (CPMC), a relatively new material form resembling molding compounds made from chopped resin impregnated tow, provides design and processing engineers various benefits ...