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Recycling

VIBES project celebrates three years of EOL composites strategies

Members have sought to resolve EOL thermoset challenges through development, demonstration of controlled separation and recovery of composites by means of customized, 100% bio-based bonding materials.

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Recycling

Thermolysis, BASF Taiwan present low-emission rCF/TPU materials development

At a Taipei event focused on CO2 emissions reduction, design flexibility and zero-waste solutions, partners promoted recycled carbon fiber (rCF) and polyurethane composite technologies. 

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Wind/Energy

BlueWind secures contract with GE Vernova to manufacture wind turbine nacelle covers

With more than 2,000 2X nacelle covers manufactured, the company expands its supply with the WT20 model

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Aerospace

HERWINGT project to design novel composite wing configuration for future regional aircraft

Pioneered wing architecture, more integrated systems and new material technologies are being explored for 20% weight reduction, 50% fuel burn reduction and to enable a hybrid-electrical use case.

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Automotive

CRRC launches two H2-powered, intelligent rail transit options

The Cinova H2 and ART 2.0 are autonomous, ultra-long range trains adapted to the needs of urban transportation.

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Aerospace

SOLIFLY project proves viability of composite multifunctional energy storage within aircraft structures

Clean Sky 2 demonstrates key integration aspects of multifunctional structural batteries for electrified aircraft lightweighting, paving the way for further maturation in follow-on projects.

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Recycling

AOC rPET resins enable Quantum Mouldings composite pop-top camper van roofs 

Feedstock-based resin formulations and high-quality Büfa gelcoats support flexible, durable and more sustainable automotive part processing.

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Carbon Fibers

Carbitex secures capital for next phase of growth in carbon fiber plate footwear

Carbitex Inc. announces the close of a recent funding round, aiding its 2-year effort to restructure the company and expand its global market presence.

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Marine

REGENT begins next phase of seaglider prototype development

REGENT features the full-scale Viceroy seaglider prototype, made of composites, as it begins hardware and systems integration.

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Cutting/Kitting

Zünd, Loop Technology partner on FibreLine preforming system

Pairing Loop Technology’s automation with Zünd digital cutters provides faster cutting, less stray fibers, higher ply accuracy and more precise preforms for composite aerostructure manufacturing.

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