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Thermoplastics

HyWaSand demonstrates large-series production potential for automotive TP sandwich components

Storage compartment flap for truck interior produced via fully automated continuous fiber thermoplastic sandwich molding technology shows suitability for series manufacture.

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Pressure Vessels

Voith announces hydrogen storage cooperation with Weifu Hi-Tech

New deal with Chinese auto firm will develop and commercialize Type IV tanks for European, U.S. and Asian business markets.

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Automotive

Corvette E-Ray wins Best Performance Car of 2023

The GM Corvette Z06 sports Carbon Revolution carbon fiber wheels, cutting weight, increasing range and providing a noticeable difference in driveability.

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Space

RUAG International sells aerostructures business, grows Beyond Gravity space business by 8% in 2023

Beyond Gravity is expanding and modernizing sites, adding AFP and a new facility in Decatur to double capacity.

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Recycling

HRC obtains GRS 4.0 certification for carbon-neutral carbon fiber products

Two rCF materials and two finished rCF products maintain more than 90% performance retention rate, earn Global Recycled Standard (GRS) recognition.

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Teijin Aramid wins award for recycled Twaron used in automotive tires

Tire Technology International Innovation Award highlights Teijin’s inclusion of recycled aramid fiber in the cap ply, belt and carcass of tire designs.

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Carbon Fibers

Novel DITF composite material enables CO2-negative construction

Three materials — bio-based carbon fibers, natural stone and biochar — act as an alternative to reinforced concrete in a house wall demonstrator in the DACCUS-Pre project.  

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Automotive

Carbon Rivers uses composites, coatings expertise to modify Mazda RX-8 EV

Petrol-driven car has been converted to all electric for the upcoming 24 Hours of Lemons Endurance Race.

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Consumer

Carbon Mobile carbon fiber powers handheld gaming platform

HyRECM technology effectively stabilizes carbon fiber’s electrical and antenna properties, enabling development of next-gen electronics, such as the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2.

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Aerospace

GKN Aerospace expands LEAP engine support with Safran

Strengthened long-term partnership will initially cover new shafts and spare part production for the composites-intensive LEAP-1A variant.

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