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Automotive

Braskem demonstrates PP solutions using Weav3D composite lattice technology

Partnership combines Braskem’s polypropylene sheets with Weav3D Rebar for Plastics technology to address new structural, automotive applications requiring high-strength, lightweight material solutions.  

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Marine

BeSpline wins IBEX Innovation Award, announces partnership with Boston Boatworks for Shaped Foam Kits

CAD-driven fabrication uses adaptive mold technology for lighter, stronger, higher quality boat structures without time and cost of building a mold while drastically reducing core fitting time for yacht builders.

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Automation

CompoTech participates in three new R&D projects for expanded use of composites

Multiyear programs explore composites in mechatronic systems, integrated fuel tanks for hydrogen and high-rigidity opto-mechanical systems.

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Keyland Polymer opens UV-cured solid resin R&D lab in Spain

The new state-of-the-art facility in Barcelona is staffed to grow Keyland’s UV resin R&D, production and sales used in inks, AM, composite powder coatings and other products.

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Aerospace

A&P Technology awarded SBIR to further inline inspection

A&P Technology was recently awarded an AFWERX SBIR to expedite the development of inline inspection capabilities for braided composite components for hypersonics and military aircraft.

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RATH works with InVECOF project to mature oxide fiber production in Europe for CMC

Producer of Altra ceramic staple fibers aims to scale up continuous Ox fibers to compete with Nextel 610 and 720, and with its partners, offer improved fibers with creep resistance for higher temperature CMC applications.

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KraussMaffei introduces calculation tool to predict product lifecycle costs

The lifecycleValueCalculator is an example of how digitalization is supporting decarbonization for injection molding, extrusion and reaction process technologies by creating transparency about CO2 emissions.

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Velocity Composites gains £1.5 million investment boost

Velocity Composites is making key investments to grow its U.K. and North American presence as a manufacture of carbon fiber and ancillary material kits.

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SAMPE announces 2023 George Lubin Memorial Award recipient

Leonard Poveromo has been chosen for his technical contributions to composite material and process advancements.

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Solvay carbon footprint tool accelerates GHG reduction efforts

The digital tool will enable Solvay to quickly and accurately calculate the carbon footprints of its products and take action to reduce them, beginning with its Novecare sites and extending to other business areas.

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