CompositesWorld News

Carbon Fibers

ESA, ArianeGroup PHOEBUS contract paves the way for composite rocket stage development

ArianeGroup to collaborate with MT Aerospace to explore using carbon fiber to lightweight the upper stage of the Ariane 6 launch vehicle.

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Diamorph Group acquires Permali

Acquisition of the composite manufacturer enable U.K.-based advanced materials group to broaden its composites competency, enter new end markets.

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Automation

New ownership poises Refitech for future growth

Refitech to invest more in machining composites, focus on automation and finishing and expand Refitech’s milling capacity.

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Composites 4.0

Plataine, Eastman Machine partnership enhances Industry 4.0 capabilities

Advanced material cutting machine manufacturer to offer customers increased process automation, streamlined production, process traceability and overall efficiency on the production floor.

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Wind/Energy

Aramco funding accelerates deployment of global, sustainable energy storage technology

The EVx system, developed by Energy Vault, autonomously lifts and lowers composite blocks — an amalgamation of materials like fiberglass, and EOL windblades — to renewably generate and store electricity for multi-GWh storage capacity.

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Recycling

CarboNXT develops industrial-scale recycling process for Covestro CFRTP composites

Recycled polycarbonate composite material is blended with new polycarbonate, offering similar properties to virgin materials, saving raw material resources and contributing to the circular economy.

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Aerospace

Teijin Tenax carbon fiber prepreg adopted for UltraFan aeroengine nacelle

Prepreg developed specifically for aircraft applications using high-performance and rapid-curing epoxy resin, with low-temp molding and automated processing capabilities.

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Ferrari 812 Competizione makes extensive use of carbon fiber

Composite materials enhance performance and minimize mass for a faster vehicle. The limited edition car also offers fully composite wheels, which weigh 42% less than alloy options.

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Aerospace

Gurit extends contract with Pilatus Aircraft for aerospace-qualified prepregs

Five-year materials supply contract extension covers prepreg delivery for secondary aircraft structures and interior applications, including the CFRP/GFRP PC-24 jet.

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RTM

Hexion partners with Rassini for composite leaf spring application in new Ford F-150 model

Pickup truck model’s hybrid rear suspension is supported by a composite helper spring which uses Hexion’s epoxy resin system and is processed via HP-RTM.

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