Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Natural Fibers

Alliance of European Flax-Linen & Hemp announces positive outlook for 2024 flax fiber harvest

Flax harvest is anticipated to be on track to meet industry market demand for natural flax fibers.

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Wind/Energy

Ineos Styrolution, Edge Solutions sign agreement for leading edge shield

Exclusivity agreement applies to using Luran SC in leading edge protection (LEP) for wind turbine applications.

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Xenia Materials launches Academic & Research Support Program

Initiative aims to equip universities and research institutes with industry know-how for future materials contribution through the use and testing of Xenia fiber-reinforced compounds.

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Novel woven UD fabrics are designed for versatility, reliability

CAMX 2024: Zoltek introduces PX35UD0300EPW and PX35UD0600EPW, carbon fiber fabrics providing easy handling that have the potential to meet the evolving needs of composite applications.

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Natural Fibers

NASCAR unveils BEV prototype featuring natural fiber bodywork

Implementation of Bcomp technical flax fibers in a U.S. motorsport first represents NASCAR’s step toward more sustainable competition vehicles.

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Petronas launches ProTough+ additive, signs JDA with HyPerComp Engineering

Additive targeting enhanced composite material strength is to undergo performance testing, collaborative deployment for COPVs.

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Recycling

Biesterfeld becomes exclusive distributor for Gen 2 Carbon

Recycled carbon fiber products will be introduced to new markets and industries via Biesterfield’s international network.

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Carbon Fibers

Harper International to build scientific line for pitch carbon fiber

Pilot-scale equipment will be used by InnoTech Alberta starting in 2025 as part of the Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge, producing bitumen-derived carbon fiber.

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Automotive

Zenvo unveils composites-intensive Aurora hypercar models in U.K.

The Aurora Agil and Tur are making a European public debut, backed by carbon fiber bodywork and Formula 1-derived technology.

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Glass Fibers

Concrete paving standard addresses required materials for dowel bars

New standard approved by ASTM International seeks to strengthen highway infrastructure with the use of non-corroding GFRP dowel bars.

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SAMPE announces 2024-2025 cabinet and directors members

Global executive cabinet and board of directors supports composites industry through companies, organizations and university representation.

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Stellantis invests additional $55 million in Archer

Following Midnight’s recent flight test milestone, the automaker’s strategic funding agreement buildings on $39 million worth of Archer stock and $110 million investment in 2023.

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