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Thermoplastics

Diab acquires SABIC’s ULTEM foam production line

The recyclable PEI thermoplastic foam will be incorporated into Diab’s portfolio under Divinycell U to be produced, sold and further developed.

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Hydrogen Storage

Axiom Materials announces narrow slit tow prepregs for electric, CNG and hydrogen-powered vehicles

High-temperature carbon fiber tow prepregs are compatible with AFP and filament winding processes for the development of large structural parts such as lithium-ion battery containers or pressure vessels.

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Carbon Fibers

Zoltek Mexico expands carbon fiber production 

Guadalajara, Mexico facility to increase production capacity of PX35 carbon fiber to 13,000 metric tons annually, for a total of 28,000 metric tons globally.

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Sustainability

European partnership drives forward novel process development for GFRP recycling

Together, Aker Offshore Wind, Aker Horizones and the University of Strathclyde will scale up and commercialize the glass fiber recycling process, which could potentially serve 50% of global glass fiber demand.

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SAMPE announces neXus keynote speaker

Colleen Pritchett, president of the Americas Aerospace and Global Fibers business at Hexcel, will be delivering her keynote speech, “The Future of Composites and Hexcel’s Vision for the Industry,” at the SAMPE neXus event July 29.

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INVENT GmbH celebrates 25 years in composites

Founded in 1996 as an outlet for lightweight construction, the DLR spin-off notes its extensive growth, contract successes and near future goals.

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Arkema acquires 10% stake in additive manufacturer ERPRO 3D Factory

Investment enables Arkema to accelerate new development opportunities for high-performance polymers and potential fiber-reinforced materials in additive manufacturing.

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Biomaterials

Natural fiber composite wheelchair seat design aims for sustainable mobility

The National Composites Centre and Motivation provide an easily manufactured, locally sourced mobility solution for disabled people in developing countries.

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Sustainability

SABIC, Local Motors conduct feasibility study for reprocessed, 3D-printed thermoplastic parts and shavings

Anticipating the wider adoption of LFAM, the study explored more sustainable alternatives to landfilling large, printed parts, with results indicating the potential for material reuse.

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Wickert pivots to all-round composites manufacturing provider

The press manufacturer offers customers a single-source for highly productive composite processing from concept to press system.

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Thermoplastic Composite Laminates
High-Density Urethane (HDU) boards
recycling carbon composite materials