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ELIOT Project finds solvolysis best method for aerospace biocomposites recycling
Aimplas and TNO study analyzed 12 methods for six different biocomposites. Solvolysis and pyrolysis proved the two most promising alternatives tested in large-scale production at a pilot plant.
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Austro Engine researches future propulsion systems for general aviation
A sister company to composite airframer manufacturer Diamond Aircraft, Austro Engine collaboratively studies an ignition jet option using sustainable aviation fuels for reduced emission results.
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Scott Bader Turkey is established
The new office in Istanbul and official company name, Scott Bader Tr Özel Kimyasallar Sanayi Ve Ticaret Ltd. Şirketi, enables the growth of composite, adhesive and functional polymer markets in Turkey.
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Regent unveils full-scale seaglider mock-up, plans for expansion
Up to 600,000 square feet of new manufacturing and testing space is anticipated to fulfill $8 billion in global orders for the composite, all-electric maritime vehicle.
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German consortium develops biopolymer-based Cellun composite
German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) and partners present a conventional composite material alternative using cellulose that can be processed using industrial processing methods.
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NCC reaches milestone in composite cryogenic hydrogen program
The National Composites Centre is testing composite cryogenic storage tank demonstrators with increasing complexity, to support U.K. transition to the hydrogen economy.
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Toray to develop sugar from biomass waste for production of resins, fibers
The project aims to use waste from sugarcane agriculture for the production of new bio-based materials.
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AOC, Büfa expand distribution partnership
Through newly formed Büfa Composites Austria, customers in southeast Europe will have access to resins, gelcoats and auxillary materials.
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EcoRudder project to develop thermoplastic composite aircraft rudder
Airbus, EconCore, Fraunhofer and the Technical University of Denmark will produce a potentially recyclable rudder from thermoplastic honeycomb sandwich composites.
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Johns Manville restarts Slovakian fiberglass furnace
The facility had been taken out of service for a routine rebuild after 10 years of continuous operation.
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