Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Recycling

Carbon Conversions offers 3D printing filament reinforced with rCF

Development of re-Evo TDR products that work on a majority of 3D printers is now an available option for companies sending in their carbon fiber waste.

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Gurit full year 2023 report highlights steady growth in wind, marine and industrial businesses

Net sales gains of approximately $522 million were achieved through continued interest in core, prepreg, Corecell and recycled PET foam products, anticipates additional gains with 2024 global footprint.

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Carbon Fibers

Hexcel launches HexTow IM9 24K intermediate modulus carbon fiber

Workhorse carbon fiber is particularly suited to primary and secondary aerospace vehicle structure development, aided by its high tensile strength and modulus.

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Airtech, Caracol grow LFAM with Dalhtram resins, Heron AM pairing

New partnership will see Dahltram resins qualified for integration with Caracol’s Heron AM platform.

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Massivit, Sika to co-brand digital tooling materials for Massivit 10000 series

Strategic MOU initially introduces SikaBiresin CIM 120 and SikaBiresin CIM 80 to serve crucial composites market needs for 3D printing tooling, prototyping and more.

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Composites 4.0

Plataine expands NCC's AI, IoT optimization capabilities

Under this partnership, the NCC will leverage technologies such as time-sensitive material management and Plataine’s Digital Twin to further develop its composites R&D.

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Composite Essential Materials, Nord Composites form joint venture

Creation of Nord Composites U.S. represents an opportunity for both companies to strengthen their North American presence, better understand customers needs.

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Recycling

Swancor, Massload jointly develop 100% recycled bicycle bottle cage

A blend of recycled carbon fiber and PA6 pellets, the bicycle component will be commercialized in Q1 2024.

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Trends

NCC develops cryostat device and test method for cryogenic composites testing

Targeting hydrogen applications, novel technology and method provide a solution for screening a wide selection of materials to better understand their properties at cryogenic temperatures.

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Aerospace

Broetje-Automation, Spirit complete CCPS project for automating aircraft preform production

Continuous composite preforming system (CCPS) integrates all work steps, from the roll to the stringer, in a fully automated, smaller footprint process, taking the next step for future aircraft programs.

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TeXtreme releases TeXtreme 360° discontinuous tape-based fiber

High strength, stiffness and fatigue performance, in addition to enhanced design flexibility, make the spread tow tapes well suited for application versatility.

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Thermoplastics

Aimplas, Redit Ventures launch Lofith Composites

New company launch will focus on the design and creation of long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic pellets and UD tapes for automotive, aerospace and construction.

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