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Plastic Omnium opens hydrogen storage R&D centers in Belgium, China
The new centers will focus on the development of emissions control and fuel systems, including high-pressure hydrogen tanks and fuel cells.
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Joint project to advance wind turbine blade recycling
A group of European wind and chemical industry partners aims to broaden the range of recycling options for composite wind blades.
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Inaugural National Composites Week to recognize, promote and celebrate composites manufacturing
From Aug. 26-30, 2019, composites manufacturers are encouraged to use social media, traditional media and in-person events to shine a light on the industry.
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Index activity expands, led by production
The Composites Fabricating Index for May 2019 came in at 53.3, led higher by production activity.
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Lightweight Manufacturing Centre opens in Scotland
The center, operated by the University of Strathclyde, is set up to develop lighter, more efficient components for automotive and aerospace companies.
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Natural fiber composites: What’s holding them back?
Natural fiber reinforcements have been available for some time, but factors such as compatibility with current processes and geographic availability continue to limit widespread use.
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National Composites Centre purchases Coriolis C5 robotic gantry AFP
Developed for rate production of large, complex composite structures, C5 will be part of world’s most advanced, flexible dry-fiber deposition cell.
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SAERTEX provides material for 87.5-meter carbon fiber spar cap
The wind blade spar cap prototype, said to be the longest carbon fiber spar cap so far produced via vacuum infusion.
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Covestro delivers first order of polyurethane resin for wind blades
Covestro’s polyurethane infusion resin was developed to help the wind power industry meet the growing demand for longer wind blade designs.
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Rocky Mountain Power breaks ground on Wyoming wind energy initiative
The Energy Vision 2020 project will involve new wind farms and transmission lines as well as upgrades to current wind farms including longer turbine blades.
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