Hannah Mason

Hannah Mason Technical Editor

Automotive

ESE carbon fiber wheels launch to aftermarket segment

The E2 wheels, built from a combination of tailored fiber placement preforming with resin transfer molding, are available for select vehicles after passing stringent lab and field testing.

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Trends

Daher, Luxembourg's LIST to develop welding technology for thermoplastic composite aircraft substructures

The agreement will focus on infrared welding technology to enable high-volume, automated manufacturing in aviation.

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Defense

Diamorph invests £6 million in growth of Gloucester, U.K. composites facility

Formerly known as Permali, the facility produces composite components for defense, Formula 1 and other industries. 

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Automotive

Ballard Power and Wisdom Motor Co. partner to accelerate adoption of fuel cell commercial vehicles

As part of the collaboration, the companies plan to introduce and demonstrate a double-decker fuel cell bus in Hong Kong this year.  

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Sustainability

DecomBlades consortium releases specifications for disposal of composite wind blades

The Product Disposal Specifications aim to help industrialize wind blade recycling, detailing materials and components of Siemens Gamesa, Vestas and LM Wind Power blades.

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Marine

RS Electric Boats moves to larger facility, expands team

In response to demand for its newly launched composites intensive Pulse 63 electric RIB, the company announces continuing growth.

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ARX equity firm acquires carbon fiber product manufacturer Brebeck Composite

Czech Republic-based Brebeck specializes in carbon fiber parts and components for motorsport and automotive applications.

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Survey results indicate continuing supply chain concerns

A recent survey conducted by CompositesWorld and Gardner Intelligence of composites fabricators illuminates supply shortage, lead time and workforce issues.

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Composite rotary milking platform evolves via process innovations

Infusion and LRTM-based processes and design enabled Waikato Milking Systems to bring a lighter, less labor-intensive platform to the global dairy market.

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Application

Athletic shoe developed with repurposed thermoplastic waste

Manufactured via a single-step molding process, Decathlon’s Traxium Compressor soccer cleats propel the sporting goods market toward more recyclable solutions.

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Precision pyrolysis: Controlled, heat-based composites recycling for higher material properties

Japan-based Fuji Design’s recycling technology involves controlled, cyclical heating and cooling for higher-performance fiber reclamation. New partnership with Teijin Ltd. aims to scale up and commercialize the technology.

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9T Labs expands team and moves its CFRTP 3D printing technology into new markets

Despite pandemic challenges, the hybrid 3D printing solutions provider announces growing interest and projects across end markets and territories.

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