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Bercella, Formula Seven target motorsport innovation with natural fiber composite developments
AmpliTex flax fiber used to develop Formula SAE single-seater racing seat for better resistance, vibration absorption and reduced environmental impact.
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Kaneka Aerospace starts up carbon and glass fiber prepreg operations
Subsidiary installs new automated filming and prepreg equipment at Benecia, California, facility, with capabilities to produce 50-inch-wide prepreg tapes ranging from 140-1,100 gsm areal weight.
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Hexcel to build a new Center of Excellence for Advanced Composites Innovation in Utah
Flagship facility will support next-generation developments in advanced composites technologies and serve to develop the state’s workforce within the next 12 years.
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Cincinnati Inc. BAAM printer demonstrates 3D printing with recycled composites
Dual-material thermoplastic extrusion system produces monolithic composites tool exceeding 10 feet in length, without manual intervention.
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Teledyne CML Composites invests in thermoplastic processing capability
In conjunction with the NCC, the automated processing cell supports high-performance thermoplastic and compression-molded thermoset parts production for the commercial aerospace and defense markets.
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Elkem dedicates new Vianode subsidiary to advanced battery material production
Silicon-graphite composite materials development and R&D projects such as 3beLiEVe and Hydra to support novel, sustainable innovations to improve the energy, performance and cost of lithium-ion batteries.
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Plastic Omnium develops type IV hydrogen storage vessels for Hopium high-end sedan
Aiming to be the first French hydrogen-powered sedan to hit the market in 2026, the Hopium Māchina will be equipped with a 700-bar hydrogen vessel integrated into the vehicle chassis.
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Perma-Pipe awarded contract for fiberglass pre-insulated pipe system
Multi-Therm system comprises of steel carrier pipes, aerogel and polyurethane foam insulation and a fiberglass-reinforced outer jacket for a Canadian-based healthcare infrastructure project.
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Permali invests in 3D CNC router, waterjet cutter for composites machining
Machinery expands production capacity and is being used for new application developments, including more complex composite parts.
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Continuous Composites, Siemens Energy apply high-performance materials for power generators
Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D) enables new designs for AM with thermoset GFRP composite and exceeds material requirements for generator components.
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