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Pressure Vessels

Joule Challenge project launch uses composites for next-generation wind turbine development

Two-part project is to produce a 20-MW demonstration turbine, capitalizing on the U.K.’s large composite component expertise and support the ambition for lower cost manufacturing.  

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Pressure Vessels

Nexam Chemical, the NCC develop solution for manufacturing high-temperature composites

Nexam Chemical’s Neximid high-temperature resin system can operate at temperatures up to 400°C, expanding the boundaries of composites into more demanding applications that weren’t previously possible.  

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Sustainability

U.K.’s first wind turbine blade recycling pilot project secures funding

The £2 million, three-year project aims to ensure global wind and composites sustainability via commercialization of a novel method of separating glass fiber reinforcements from its resin system.

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Pressure Vessels

ACS-A to develop composite prototypes, processes for MoorPower wave energy project

The two-year, Australia-based demonstrator project aims to use wave energy conversion technology to decarbonize offshore aquaculture operations.

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Wind/Energy

Aimplas, industry partners set sights on chemical recycling of composites

The EROS project, with the participation of Aimplas and the Institute of Ceramic Technology (ITC) is working to develop new recycling process to recover and repurpose composite materials from wind and aeronautic industries. 

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Hexagon Purus continues drive toward zero-emissions with battery-electric trucks contract

Hydrogen solutions company — best known for its Type IV hydrogen cylinders — will provide fully integrated vehicle drivetrains, ProPack and power electronics for Class 6 and 8 trucks.

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Aerospace

Report presents roadmap for decarbonizing aerospace

According to a recent Deloitte Insights report, electrification and sustainable fuels are among the two most likely solutions for short-term aircraft emissions reduction.

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Prepregs

Avio Commerciale S.r.l., Nano-Tech to expand nano-engineered prepregs, resins to new markets

The strategic partnership aims to introduce Nano-Tech R&D and production capabilities to new customers and provide tailor-made customer solutions.

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The Native Labs launches new Composite Materials course

Online, self-paced course takes users through three blocks — materials, processes and design — to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to work with composites.

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Carbon Fibers

Dual-purpose, full-foiling yacht concept incorporates carbon fiber composites

A collaboration between Persico Marine, Pininfarina Nautical and Carkeek Design Partners is to develop a lightweight yacht that can transition between day sailing and regatta racing modes.

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