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Aimplas joins LIGHTCAR project to develop eco-friendly composite materials
Funded by the Valencian Innovation Agency, novel long fiber thermoplastics aim to lighten electric vehicle batteries by 50-70%
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Expansion begins at Hexcel engineered core operations plant in Morocco
The site will double in size by 2023 to meet increasing demand for lightweight advanced composites from aerospace customers.
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Swissplast Group to produce large-scale 3D-printed components via hybrid LFAM machine
Developed between CMS Advanced Materials Technology and the Fraunhofer Institute, the additive technology produces thermoplastic granulates reinforced with carbon or glass fiber.
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Additive Manufacturing conference 2022 opens call for presentations
The 2022 Additive Manufacturing Conference program, put on by advanced materials sister brand, Additive Manufacturing Media, focuses on 3D printing for scale production.
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Composites One opens registration for advanced materials workshop in April 2022
“Space to Sea: Composites Are Changing the Way We Make Parts” is a free, two-day session to be led by Composites One, the Closed Mold Alliance and IACMI.
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Solvay explores a separation into two independent publicly listed companies
Split into EssentialCo and SpecialtyCo — the latter of which comprises the Materials, Specialty Polymers, Composites and Solutions segments — Solvay seeks to unlock value, sharpen strategic focus, optimize growth opportunities and build the foundation for the future.
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IsoTruss completes $4.5 million Series A funding round
Funding accelerates carbon fiber cell tower rollout, targeting industries including telecom infrastructure, aerospace, civil infrastructure, energy and construction for further growth.
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Biomimicry braiding for load-bearing slender FRP node structures
An interdisciplinary research team has developed a spatially branched, carbon fiber-reinforced, high load-bearing supporting node for consideration in building and construction.
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Decathlon selects GreenPoxy bio-resin for latest sustainable wakeboards
The sports equipment giant combines GreenPoxy 33 with FSC-accredited wood cores and monitors all ecological impacts of the manufacturing process, keeping the environment at the heart of its newest designs.
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Cecence, NCC and Gen 2 Carbon develop sustainable airplane seatback
Conducted life cycle analyses found significant benefits using recycled carbon fiber, with an 84% reduction in carbon emissions.
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