CompositesWorld News
ZeroAvia makes strides in hydrogen refueling via Shell collaboration, airport pipeline launch
Compressed, low-carbon hydrogen supply to be developed for ZeroAvia’s California facilities and power flight testing, leads to unveiling of 100-meter landside-to-airside hydrogen airport pipeline.
Read More
Rocket Lab successfully deploys four Alba Orbital PocketQubes into circular orbit
A new goal for the carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printed nanosatellites was achieved, including a sun synchronous orbit and a successful recovery mission.
Read More
FastBlade partnership leads to rapid composite tidal blade facility testing
The University of Edinbourgh and Babcock International have dedicated the facility to speeding up the process of designing more durable, efficient structures.
Read More
CompPair and Decathlon successfully complete composite recycling project
Manufacture of a shoe sole demonstrated the reclamation of continuous fibers with more than 80% of their original flexural strength. Both companies are now seeking additional recycling partners.
Read More
Fairmat reaches agreements with Siemens Gamesa, Duqueine, Tarmac Aerosave to recycle composites
Recycled carbon fiber derived from wind turbine blades and aircraft will be transported and analyzed at Fairmat’s facility for consideration in repurposed products.
Read More
AMRC, industrial partners develop Type IV hydrogen tank for long-haul vehicles
In the 12-month project, the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has built prototype tanks and worked to build a secure U.K. supply chain.
Read More
Desktop 3D printing companies MakerBot and Ultimaker agree to merger
The new entity will maintain headquarters in New York, U.S. and the Netherlands, with respective CEOs serving as co-CEOs.
Read More
ESE carbon fiber wheels launch to aftermarket segment
The E2 wheels, built from a combination of tailored fiber placement preforming with resin transfer molding, are available for select vehicles after passing stringent lab and field testing.
Watch
Daher, Luxembourg's LIST to develop welding technology for thermoplastic composite aircraft substructures
The agreement will focus on infrared welding technology to enable high-volume, automated manufacturing in aviation.
Read More
Diamorph invests £6 million in growth of Gloucester, U.K. composites facility
Formerly known as Permali, the facility produces composite components for defense, Formula 1 and other industries.
Read More
