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Short carbon fiber compounds expand reach of thermoplastic composites
With fiber weight fractions of up to 50% and an array of thermoplastic matrices available, injection molding compounds are expanding composites’ capabilities.
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Brazilian consumption of composites fell 4.6% in 2020
A survey from the Latin American Composite Materials Association (ALMACO) found that despite the drop, Brazil’s composites revenues rose 3.9%, reaching $561 million USD.
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VABO Composites' maritime fire doors pass 60-minute resistance test
FRD60 composite doors cover all B15 and B30 requirements and enhance VABO portfolio for the company’s commercial, superyacht and naval sector client base.
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Carbon Mobile relocates smartphone production to Germany
Carbon Mobile’s Carbon 1 MK II, a carbon fiber, plastic-neutral smartphone, aims to close the gap on e-waste.
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Salewa's new hiking boot features thermoplastic composites
The Ortles Couloir boot includes thermoplastic composites from Xenia Materials and was designed to offer both stiffness and flexibility.
Read MoreCAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Helicoid
Designed for toughness and impact resistance, Helicoid Industries’ biomimetic fiber distribution technology, Helicoid, enhances performance of composite parts.
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NTU Singapore, Arkema manufacture carbon fiber helmets using Elium resin
Carbon fiber reinforcement increases stiffness, toughness of the helmet’s outer shell and allows it to absorb more impact energy over a longer period.
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Solution-based digital composites fabrication
MIT evolves liquid biomaterials into a new approach for sustainable engineered composite structures.
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Mar-Bal fire-resistant composite wastebasket promotes fire safety
Made from thermoset composites reinforced with glass fiber, Waste-Safe is able to contain a fire without burning, melting or collapsing.
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CNT-enhanced carbon fiber strengthens mountain bike team's race wheels
NAWA’s vertically aligned carbon nanotube technology enhances shock resistance, increases strength for Santa Cruz team’s mountain bike wheels.
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