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Recycling

EU associations confirm potential of cement coprocessing for EOL composites

Independent LCA report confirms the avoidance of up to 1 ton of CO2 emissions per ton of process GFRP, calls on policymakers to recognize, build a supply chain for this circular composites solution.  

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Sustainability

EuReComp webinar to highlight chemical recycling of CFRPs

Free online webinar taking place Oct. 23, 2024 provides insights into the circularity of large composite structures, coinciding with EuReComp’s new survey launch focused on improving thermoset composites.

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Wind/Energy

ZEBRA project demonstrates closed-loop wind recycling system

Consortium partners have proven the complete recycling of thermoplastic wind turbines via two manufactured wind blades, featuring reduced operating cost, CO2 emissions.

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Electronics

Exel secures design patent extension for pultruded fiberglass radomes

Technique for antenna radomes forms “functional zones” inside composite material, enhancing existing 5G technology performance, application potential.

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Purdue researchers create single-photon method for large-scale laser-based 3D additive nanoprinting

Patent-pending technology produces high-resolution nanostructures faster and less expensively than traditional laser nanoprinting.

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Automotive

Cygnet Texkimp, Bowman Power advance high-tension carbon fiber overwrapping

Together, partners are progressing high-tension e-rotor overwrapping for mass land transport, optimizing accuracy and repeatability at rate.

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Aerospace

Skydweller Aero completes autonomous flight test campaign

Skydweller Aero has successfully completed its first uncrewed autonomous flight test for its composite unmanned aerial system (UAS), aiming to deliver solar-powered, extreme flight endurance.

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Composites 4.0

General Atomics accelerates nuclear fuel digital twin testing, qualification

Under contract with the DOE, GA-EMS is advancing its SiGA silicon carbide (SiC) composite cladding technology to improve nuclear fuel efficiency and nuclear reactor safety. 

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Construction

U.S. grant is awarded for patented SIP composites formwork system

ConTech stay-in-place (SIP) technology, made from recycled composite materials, replaces the use of reinforcing steel in the construction of flat, elevated concrete surfaces.

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Covestro signs investment agreement with ADNOC

Agreement supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer to all of Covestro’s shareholders, all of which will become a foundation for ADNOC’s performance materials and specialty chemicals business.

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