Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Wind/Energy

American Clean Power issues annual renewable energy report

In 2021, the U.S. surpassed 200 GW of renewable energy capacity including wind, solar and battery storage. However, bottlenecks caused by inflation, supply chain issues and other components threaten the ability to reach climate targets.

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Hydrogen Storage

Plastic Omnium and Hyliko to decarbonize heavy mobility with hydrogen storage vessels

Order to cover 315 high-pressure hydrogen vessels to equip 45 trucks by the end of 2024, with developments in novel storage systems to extend truck range by almost 60%.

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CoreTech System’s Moldex3D 2022 aims to deliver more accurate molding results

Important updates and highlights of the molding simulation software include automating analysis optimization, enhancing design, materials and trials support, data access and an improved learning environment.

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Sustainability

U.K. wind turbine blade recycling project, PRoGrESS, commences

The three-year project seeks to deliver a circular model for wind turbine blades with the building of the U.K.’s first recycling pilot plant and commercialization of University of Strathclyde’s recycling method.  

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Gen 2 Carbon forms strategic partnership with Deakin University to lead multimillion recycling initiative

The newly formed enterprise is part of Deakin’s “Recycling and Renewable Energy Commercialisation Hub” (REACH). Feedstock will be processed from a variety of waste streams throughout Australia.

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Glass Fibers

Dura Composites appoints The Invicta Group as new GRP distributor in the Middle East

Dura Composites’ d2 GRP product range will be specifically distributed in the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, offering anti-slip durability and fire protection capabilities.

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Instron introduces TrendTracker module for Bluehill Central software

Module accelerate the data analysis workflow of a user’s single or multi-location materials testing laboratories.

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Recycling

Cannon Ergos collaborates with Boeing to mold thermoplastic aircraft sidewall panels

Mold trials study the feasibility of using recycled carbon fiber, whether impregnated with diverse resins, or already integrated within a thermoplastic matrix.

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Carbon Fibers

Isotruss expands carbon fiber cell tower operations with new facility in Phillipines

Plant to produce IsoTruss products for telecom infrastructure market in southeast Asia.

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Carbon Fibers

BM Composites announces the launch of the Linx 30 Superyacht Tender

The first custom tender brand designed and made in Mallorca, Spain, highlights the customizable Linx 30, a carbon fiber infused superyacht with 30-40% improved fuel efficiency.  

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SMC BMC Design Award 2022 winners are revealed

Gold and Silver awards include SMC LightTurn design for seated showering, an SMC floating platforms for sustainable, floating gardens and a BMC TileTurn Solar reflective sustainable roofing solution.

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Cutting/Kitting

Hypertherm announces release of ProNest 2023 CAD/CAM nesting software

ProNest 2023 focuses on improving its automated Industry 4.0 functionalities and reducing cutting waste, ultimately giving users a more holistic operations perspective.

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