CompositesWorld News

Markforged expands software offering with acquisition of Teton Simulation

Integration of cloud native simulation software into Markforged’s Digital Forge platform will enable manufacturers to validate advanced composite parts for demanding production applications.

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Strongwell chairman celebrates 50 years of company leadership

John Tickle’s leadership at Strongwell is marked by years of support and involvement in the composites industry, the community and several organizations.

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Natural Fibers

EconCore, Flaxco reveal flax fiber-reinforced thermoplastic honeycomb panels

Natural fiber sandwich panels are expected to replace those made from glass and carbon fiber, offering enhanced rigidity and sustainability for applications in automotive and sporting good markets.

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Sunwell invests in Taiwan-based Cotech to advance into aerospace and new energy vehicle markets

Under this deal, Sunwell Carbon Fiber Composites commits to carbon neutrality and the creation of novel composite materials. 

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Wind/Energy

Vestas partners with LM Wind Power for V150-4.2 MW blade production in Brazil

The supply agreement further strengthens the flexibility of Vestas’ manufacturing footprint and expands the wind energy supply chain.

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UCF, NASA researchers design charged composite “power suits” for electric vehicles and spacecraft

The lightweight, supercapacitor-battery hybrid composite material has the potential to store energy to supplement the power typically stored in batteries.

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9T Labs expands team and moves its CFRTP 3D printing technology into new markets

Despite pandemic challenges, the hybrid 3D printing solutions provider announces growing interest and projects across end markets and territories.

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Peak Toolworks grows cutting tool company with 13th U.S. location

North American manufacturer opens new building in Elkhart, Indiana and celebrates 81 years in the carbide and diamond tooling industry.

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Thermoplastics

Safran joins the ThermoPlastic composites Research Center

The aerospace group joins as part of the ongoing initiative to decarbonize aviation. Safran believes thermoplastic technology development acceleration is a key target to meet this goal.

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Space

Australian hypersonic UAV project awarded $2.95 million federal funding

The DART CMP will be a hydrogen-powered, reusable, hypersonic unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using newly developed ceramic matrix composites (CMC).

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