Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Abaris announces a change in ownership, maintains leadership

Michael J. Hoke to transfer Abaris management to Michelle and Paul Dziedzic by the end of 2021, in hopes of continuing the company’s steady growth and diversification in the composites industry.

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University of Illinois Chicago leverages SwiftComp software to improve understanding of porous coatings

Software to accelerate development and adoption of new composite materials for manufacturing by predicting effects of porosity level on strength.

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Automotive

U.S. DOE awards $60 million to accelerate zero-emissions vehicle advancement

Twenty four university- and industry-led projects focus on EV and battery technologies, new mobility systems and vehicle lightweighting to meet 2050 net-zero emission goals.

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Infinite Material Solutions launches new website aimed at additive manufacturing

Platform features a space with deep industry and application-focused content, FAQs, support information and product capabilities to better connect 3D printing industry enthusiasts.

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Kamm Projects launches carbon fiber aero-road bike

U.K.-based composites company combines passion with decades of industry experience to develop a next-gen bike that offers more stiffness, speed, comfort, efficiency, precision and response.

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Wind/Energy

Nordex Group transfers composite rotor blade production to TPI Composites

Per a strategic partnership, Nordex Group’s Matamoros, Mexico, operations will be turned over to TPI for three years to further increase rotor blade efficiency and output.

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Sustainability

Composites Integration evaluates fiber, resin systems to reduce environmental impact of composites

Collaboration with the School of Engineering at the University of Plymouth looks at the effect of pre-processing and post-processing techniques on low-carbon materials.

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Sustainability

Teijin launches website to showcase sustainable mobility

Website platform provides easy access to Teijin business groups, automotive sustainability initiatives and will eventually include solutions for polycarbonate resin glazing and carbon fiber.

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Continuous Composites closes $17 million Series A financing for CF3D

The financing round enables Continuous Composites to commercialize its CF3D product offerings, as well as advance and protect the company’s expansive patent portfolio.

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U.S. Department of Labor seeks information on updating OSHA’s mechanical power presses standard

The mechanical power presses standard, first issues by OSHA in 1971, is to be updated per public input. Comments can be submitted until Oct. 26, 2021.

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Carbon Fibers

NTU Singapore, Arkema manufacture carbon fiber helmets using Elium resin

Carbon fiber reinforcement increases stiffness, toughness of the helmet’s outer shell and allows it to absorb more impact energy over a longer period.

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Fibre Extrusion Technology installs Spunbond melt spinning system at University of Leeds

Melt spinning technology complements fiber, fabric processing, testing and characterization, with a focus on small-scale processing of unconventional polymers and additive mixes.

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