Pressure Vessels
American Clean Power Q2 market report shows record wind energy installations in 2021
U.S. installs 2,824 MW of new wind capacity in the second quarter of 2021, a 10% increase compared to Q2 2020, with 16 newly commissioned wind projects.
Read MoreIndustrial-scale wave energy system enabled by mobile filament winding
Sweden-based CorPower Ocean designed its 9-meter-long, filament-wound GFRP buoy prototype for high-efficiency, durable wave energy generation and fast, on-site manufacture.
WatchMingYang Smart Energy launches MySE 16.0-242 offshore hybrid drive wind turbine
Reported to be the world’s largest offshore hybrid drive wind turbine with a 242-meter diameter rotor, 118-meter-long blades and 46,000-square-meter swept area, the MySE 16.0-242 enhances energy production, CO2 elimination and efficiency capabilities.
Read MoreEaton Aerospace qualifies new VITA system, increases satellite payload capacity
Aerospace industry-first valve in tank assembly (VITA) propulsion feed system integrates valves inside a composite propellant tank, increasing payload capacity and reducing considerable rework efforts.
Read MoreHexagon Digital Wave requalifies Type IV cylinders for RNG/CNG transportation module OEM
Requalification is performed via modal acoustic emission (MAE) which identifies structural integrity flaws present in composite pressure vessels, enhancing safety and testing standards.
Read MoreSiemens Gamesa to double size of offshore wind blade facility
An additional 77,600 square meters will enable the manufacture of next-generation offshore wind turbine blades, with potential for added capacity.
Read MoreHanwha Solutions acquires Cimarron Composites, aims to be global leader in high-pressure tanks by 2030
Hanwha Cimarron LLC will build new $130 million production facility in Alabama to produce large-scale tanks for hydrogen transport, filling stations and support expansion into tanks for UAM, drones, launch vehicle rockets, defense, rail, cargo ships and more.
WatchComposites opportunities in a growing infrastructure market: CW Trending episode 2
This episode of CW Trending, sponsored by Composites One, takes a look at the opportunities for expanded use of composites in infrastructure applications.
WatchOTOMcomposite develops software for Composites 4.0 production using laser-assisted tape placement and winding
Optical thermal optimization model (OTOM) software enables inline monitoring and control for improved part quality and reduced production time and cost of in-situ consolidated thermoplastic composites and Type IV pressure vessels.
WatchCalTestBed voucher advances R&D efforts for Helicoid Industries leading edge protection technology
In partnership with the University of California, Irvine and New Energy Nexus’ CalTestBed Initiative, Helicoid Industries is to test and de-risk Helicoid leading edge protection technology solution for lighter, highly efficient and durable composite wind blades.
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