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Natural Fibers

CompoTech spotlights sustainable advancements in BOVENAC project

CompoTech highlights its efforts in the BOVENAC project, specifically for advancements in the design and functionality of composite joint shafts for 4WD vehicles.

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National Composites rebrands to National Manufacturing Group

New name encompasses the company’s expanding role in composites manufacturing, adding thermoplastics, metals and advanced manufacturing techniques to the mix.

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Elemental Energy enters distribution deal with Hexagon Purus

Hexagon Purus chooses Elemental Energy as its distributor in Southern and East Africa, aiming to use its Type 4 cylinders to support green hydrogen projects in the region. 

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Pressure Vessels

Hexagon Digital Wave requalifies 750+ composite tube trailers

Mobile Pipeline and Virtual Pipeline trailer testing was achieved via modal acoustic emission, which eliminates invasive testing methods, trailer downtime and additional GHG emissions.

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People in composites: September 2024

Keyland Polymer Material Sciences, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Lingrove, Space Walker and Charles Ross & Son Co. issue appointments and announcements related to the composites industry. 

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Aerospace

CompPair, Composite Recycling create recycled fiber roof scoop for Objectif Dunes rally buggy

CompPair and Composite Recycling introduce a roof scoop made of recycled fibers to an eco-efficient rally buggy, which channels airflow to the engine for optimal, sustainable performance.

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Wind/Energy

Belzona coatings expand composite leading edge protection, lifespan

Belzona highlights the use of Belzona 5711 and 5721 to extend the lifespan of 42 wind turbine blades in Denmark facing severe erosion.

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PAL-V flying car passes PTI, becomes road-legal

The PAL-V Liberty flying car continues to demonstrate stringent safety and roadworthiness standards as it enters its last stage of air certification.

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Hydrogen Storage

Verne completes heavy-duty Class 8 truck powered by CcH2

Verne and partners maximize hydrogen storage density to improve range and payload for heavy-duty vehicles, to be tested in advance of multiple commercial pilots.

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Pressure Vessels

Clarksons Research projects long-term growth for offshore wind

Clarksons Research releases a range of data points profiling the offshore wind sector, projecting strong, long-term growth. 

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Automotive

Büfa partners with Končar to develop composite electric rail platform

Končar-Električna to use Büfa fire-retardant composite materials for electric vehicle development. 

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PM Group acquires Autonational B.V., Haak Group B.V.

PM Group has acquired Autonational and Haak Group, establishing Autonational Solutions B.V. with composites, automation, sheet metal and processing divisions.

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Composite raw materials