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Sustainability

New research developments identify new methods for bio-derived carbon filler reinforcement for biocomposites

Sustainable methodologies employed by researchers from Tuskegee University enable the synthesis of carbon from biomass-based precursor materials, and its effective reinforcement in composites.  

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Carbon Fibers

Elroy Air secures $2 billion in VTOL purchases, transitions to new flight testing facility

The composite Chapparal VTOL manufacturer signed an agreement with LCI for a purchase of up to 40 vehicles, advances into full-scale ground and flight testing with a new facility and hangar.  

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Aerospace

Boeing reports full-year commercial orders, deliveries for 2022

Last year saw Boeing stabilizing 737 production, resuming 787 deliveries and launching its new freighter aircraft.  

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Glass Fibers

Continuum targets facility capacity, transforms composite materials to advance wind blade recycling

The Denmark company details a CO2-neutral transformation technology to make 100% recyclable wind blades, plans to build six recycling facilities.  

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Consumer

Arris Composites wins 2023 BIG Innovation Award

The composites manufacturer is recognized for the third year in a row, spotlighting next-gen carbon fiber plates for running shoes.  

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Wind/Energy

Regen Fiber launches eco-friendly wind blade recycling process

Regen Fiber’s sustainable recycling process keeps wind blades out of landfills by converting them into raw materials for use in asphalt, composite products and more.  

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Auto EPCON 2023 conference calls for papers

Presentations related to a variety of engineered plastic materials and techniques can be submitted until Feb. 24, 2023, for the one-day event in Troy, Michigan.  

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Pressure Vessels

Plastic Omnium, Shenergy Group JV to accelerate hydrogen development in China

Pilot project line in Shanghai for Type IV hydrogen systems will be in place by 2025, and a mega-plant with a 60,000-vessel capacity by 2026.  

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Carbon Fibers

Chantiers de l’Atlantique reveals 66-meter, all-composite SolidSail mast

A technological feat, the large carbon fiber mast prototype targets the Silenseas sailing liner and sailing cargo ships for up to 40% reduction in CO2 emissions.  

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Aerospace

Airbus releases 2022 full-year commercial aircraft orders, deliveries

The aerospace giant surpassed 2021 net orders, deliveries and aircraft in backlog covering all aircraft families.  

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