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Wind/Energy

Vestas unveils 15-MW offshore wind turbine with 115.5-meter-long blades

Industry’s largest rotor ups output by 65% versus 9.5 MW turbines, serial production for 2024.

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Automotive

SPE announces nomination call for Automotive Innovation Awards Gala

Winning part nominations are due Sept. 15., 2021 and will be presented at the gala. A new category, “Automotive Plastics Industry Solutions for COVID-19” has been added.

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Avio Commerciale expands facility for vacuum bagging kit production

New facility in Faenza, Italy, to expand production and aim for a more inclusive workforce.

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Sicomin GreenPoxy resins contribute to first NFC wind turbine nacelle

Sicomin’s bio-based resins, intumescent FR gelcoats and UV-resistant clear coatings meet stringent requirements for Greenboats’ 7.3-meter natural fiber composite nacelle.

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Wind/Energy

BYK earns additive certification for rotor blade applications

The BYK-C 8001 coupling agent offers 60% improved mechanical strength, design freedom and universal application for glass fiber-reinforced epoxy resin systems.

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Solico expands composite engineering team

Team expansion is in response to high demand for composite engineering services moving into 2021 including significant upcoming superyacht and defense projects.

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Automotive

Carbon nanotubes functionalize PP, HDPE structures

Using carbon nanotubes, polypropylene, high-density polyethylene and 3D printing, researchers develop a composite with energy absorption superior to that of aluminum.

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Automation

Mighty Buildings raises $40 million in Series B funding

Following significant increase in consumer demand, more than $70 million raised from investor to date accelerates growth, expands production capacity, automation and team.

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Resins

Covestro increases production capacity for PUDs and polyester resins

New production facility at the Covestro Integrated Site in Shanghai will address rising demand for environmentally compatible coatings and adhesives.

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Natural Fibers

Natural fiber-reinforced SMC targets industrial applications

Lorenz and IVW collaborate on a sheet molding compound (SMC) that can accommodate sunflower seed shells, reeds and other natural fibers and fillers.

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