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It's Just String & Glue. This is a newsletter about composites, the strings, the glues, and the business.


Recycled Thermoplastics and Recycled Fibers – a Pretty Good Mix
#composites, #sustainability, #thermoplastics, #recycledfibers, #recycledresin I saw an article in Composites World this week that I...
Mar 317 min read


A Bit Deeper Dive into Recycled Material Certifications
#composites, #recycling, #certification, #sustainability, #recycledfiber, #recycledresins I really was not able to cover the entire...
Jan 205 min read


Challenges Raw Material Suppliers Face in a Plant-Based Transition
#composites, #sustainability, #fibers, #resins, #biobased, #naturalfiber, #plantbased, #precursors I have been thinking about the...
Aug 12, 20246 min read


Do Composites Burn? Yes they do, but it’s Complicated
#composites, #flammability, #resin, #glue, #carbon_fiber, #toxicity, #flame, #fire In short, yes they do. So, why talk about whether or...
Jan 22, 20246 min read


Composites in Ocean Applications – Not as Easy as it Sounds
#composites, #fibers, #resins, #marine, #seawater_exposure, #deep_ocean, #UUV, #USV, #sailboat_race, #fast_boats, #sailboat, #power_boat,...
Jan 17, 20245 min read


Carbon Fiber 2023 Conference and Ned’s Talks
#carbon_fiber, #carbon_fiber_2023, #composites, #sustainability, #fibers, #resins, #bio-based, #plant-based, #bio_based_acrylonitrile...
Dec 4, 20236 min read


Composites for the Foot Soldier - and Marine, Sailor, etc.
With the advent of technology, satellite communication, tactical communication, array of weapons, and enough food and water to survive...
Apr 22, 20233 min read


Composites and the DoD
Almost everyone knows that the DoD – especially the Air Force and now Space Force – use composites extensively. But did you know that...
Apr 22, 20233 min read

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