Lifecycle Analysis

Evonik publishes life cycle assessment data in online database

Evonik has made LCA information available for its High Performance Polymers Plastics database, which incorporates its fiber-reinforced and transparent polyamide products.

Jessica Pompili
Editorial Assistant

Life cycle assessment in the composites industry

As companies strive to meet zero-emissions goals, evaluating a product’s carbon footprint is vital. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is one tool composites industry OEMs and Tier suppliers are using to move toward sustainability targets.

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Toray Advanced Composites launches LCA program for Cetex composites

Lifecycle assessment, starting at Toray’s Nijverdal site and then broadening to U.S. locations, will provide reliable emissions data to customers purchasing the range of thermoplastic composite materials.

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Bio-based, fire-resistant composites become mainstream

Projects use Duplicor prepreg panels with highest Euroclass B fire performance without fire retardants for reduced weight, CO2 footprint in sustainable yet affordable roofs, high-rise façades and modular housing.

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DITF Denkendorf advances sustainable carbon fibers, oxide fibers for CMC and more

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research are targeting more sustainable carbon fiber via low-pressure stabilization and bio-based precursors, and working with Saint-Gobain to commercialize oxide ceramic fibers for CMC.

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KraussMaffei introduces calculation tool to predict product lifecycle costs

The lifecycleValueCalculator is an example of how digitalization is supporting decarbonization for injection molding, extrusion and reaction process technologies by creating transparency about CO2 emissions.

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Solvay carbon footprint tool accelerates GHG reduction efforts

The digital tool will enable Solvay to quickly and accurately calculate the carbon footprints of its products and take action to reduce them, beginning with its Novecare sites and extending to other business areas.

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Large Scale Additive Manufacturing
HEATCON Composite Systems
CIJECT machines and monitoring systems
Airtech International Inc.

ACMA sustainability event educates on composites LCA, recycling

Recent conference in Denver, Colorado, emphasized the tools and knowledge composites manufacturers will need to meet customer and government sustainability goals.

Hannah Mason
Technical Editor, CompositesWorld

On the radar: Technologies for lifecycle analysis (LCA)

Sustainability requirements are driving more companies to conduct LCAs to evaluate the environmental impact of their products and processes. Tools and research in this area continues to evolve.

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NCC announces life cycle assessment software results for construction

Study is undertaken to better understand LCA software tools to inform composites design and product development in decarbonization initiatives.  

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Heartland completes first industrial hemp fiber life cycle assessment

Life cycle assessment (LCA) studies Heartland’s Imperium Filler natural fiber additive as a carbon-negative replacement for mineral fillers commonly used in plastics.  

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Teijin introduces LCA for carbon fiber intermediate materials

Life cycle assessment (LCA) studies calculate the environmental impact of Teijin composites for future emission reduction activities.  

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Airbus and partners to establish aircraft lifecycle center in China

Facility will offer sustainable solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of aircraft, including maintenance, conversions, dismantling and recycling.

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IRIS Ai-enabled Camera
Release agents and process chemical specialties
Keyland Polymer Webinar Coatings on Composite & AM
Release agents and process chemical specialties

JEC World 2024 highlights: Glass fiber recycling, biocomposites and more

CW technical editor Hannah Mason discusses trends seen at this year’s JEC World trade show, including sustainability-focused technologies and commitments, the Paris Olympics amongst other topics.

Hannah Mason
Technical Editor, CompositesWorld

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Alpha’s Premier ESR®
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
CompositesWorld

Measuring energy use to enable sustainable composites production

Airbus subsidiary CTC uses new technology to measure energy use in machine components and processes to optimize equipment, production lines and guide decisions for future composites.

Ginger Gardiner
Senior Technical Editor, CompositesWorld

Airtech
Large Scale Additive Manufacturing
HEATCON Composite Systems
Airtech International Inc.