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Thermoplastics

Lufthansa Technik, Diab develop greener composites for interior cabin components

Aeroflax flax fiber-based prepreg and one-step thermoplastic manufacturing process for 100% recyclable panels production pioneer lighter weight, reduce CO2 emissions.  

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Marine

National Composites Centre supports marine industry in bid to tackle composites recycling challenge

The Blue Composites Project, made up of U.K. companies, institutes and organizations, seeks to address key environmental challenges, and will lead to the creation a large-scale GRP FRP recycling and reuse facility.  

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Automotive

BMW unveils new M4 GT4 race car, features most natural fiber parts for GT series to date

Bcomp ampliTex and powerRibs technologies make up bodywork components such as the hood, front splitter, doors, trunk and rear wing and several interior components, taking next steps for future production models.  

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Aerospace

IATA launches CO2 Connect emissions calculator for commercial flights

Part of increasing green initiatives as aviation seeks to meet sustainability goals by boosting efficiency, weight savings and adaptability.

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Hydrogen Storage

Connect Airlines orders Universal Hydrogen conversion of 75 ATR regional aircraft

On path to becoming the world’s first zero-emission airline, Connect Airlines sees demand for 800 such H2-powered regional aircraft over the next decade.

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FACC inaugurates facility for lightweight aircraft components

FACC has announced plans to expand the workforce of the plant from 170 to 600 employees by 2025 and increase plant size threefold.

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Carbon Fibers

Carbitex expands flexible carbon fiber plate footwear for work and sport

Building upon Carbitex’s AFX platform, new anti-puncture technology debuts to work and utility markets, AFX Formed launches in athletic footwear.  

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ATL/AFP

IAI marks aerostructure milestones with F-16, F-35 deliveries

Per its long-term contract to produce and deliver 811 pairs of composite F-35A aircraft wings, IAI has delivered 200 so far, with new deliveries made for F-16 aerostructures with the reopening of its assembly line.  

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FRP Rebar

Neuvokas fiberglass rebar earns Department of Transportation product approval

Texas, Maryland and Virginia have all approved the GatorBar fiberglass rebar product to ensure it meets the highest industry standards. 

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ITT investment in CRP Technology, CRP USA is finalized

New shareholder leads to CRP Technology’s business plan focused on its growth in present and new markets across the additive manufacturing space.  

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