CompositesWorld News

SPE Thermoset Division announces second keynote for Topcon 2023

Probir Guha, president and technology consultant for Composites Innovation Inc., will present “SMC – Successes, Challenges and Recent Innovations and Thoughts on a Path Forward.”  

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Marine

MAXBlade project to advance tidal energy generation with 13-meter composite blades

Recently launched 66-month MAXBlade project aims to harness tidal energy in the U.K. through a 70% increase in rotor swept area.  

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Fibre Extrusion Technology celebrates record year in 2022

The laboratory and pilot melt spinning systems supplier experienced high sales volumes and collaborated in a variety of product innovations for advanced materials.  

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Recycling

Asahi Kasei collaborates on continuous carbon fiber reclamation development

Inexpensive, closed-loop recycling system employs electrolyzed sulfuric acid to cleanly separate the fiber from the resin.  

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Innoptus Solar Team select JetCam for 2023 World Solar Challenge vehicle fabrication

JetCam software streamlines nesting performance for composite ply assembly and cutting for the team’s 100th solar vehicle.  

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Wind/Energy

Strohm secures second “Jumpers on Demand” contract from ExxonMobil

On-site service includes readily available 24+ carbon fiber-reinforced PA12 jumpers to be installed at depths of 1,700 meters for water and gas (WAG) application.   

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Molds/Tools

Adapa announces Curve Works as new co-investor

Curve Works owner Dr. François Geuskens is taking a proactive management role as Adapa’s CTO to continue broadening the functionality, application of the company’s adaptive mold system.  

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Sustainability

EcoVadis awards Scott Bader Gold sustainability rating

Adhesives, composites and functional polymers manufacturer was ranked in the top 4%, committing to full sustainability by 2036.  

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Hydrogen Storage

Clean Hydrogen Partnership selects 15 regions to receive project development assistance

The chosen European regions will receive targeted support from dedicated hydrogen consultants beginning in early 2023 to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies.  

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AMULET launches second open call for consortia members

Second open call, ending March 22, 2023, is selecting SMEs to lead projects in FRP, CMC and light metal alloy materials that address current technology and system challenges.  

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