Glass Fibers

Trends

Glass Fibre Europe publishes updated continuous filament GFRP life cycle assessment

An update to 2010 and 2015 data indicates that the European industry has reduced GHGs and primary energy consumed for continuous filament glass fiber and increased the circular economy.

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Glass Fibers

Ilium Composites introduces ULTImat fire-resistant fiberglass 

A fire-retardant structural core layered with fiberglass and an integrated surface veil meets fire safety standards for closed mold composite parts.  

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Thermoplastics

Autoneum future-proofs GFRTP production with Evoris digitalization platform

Extensive plant modernization includes new automation and digitalization solutions procured from Dieffenbacher.  

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Consumer

Isoco, V Frames, Lehvoss introduce recycled, biopolymer composites to bike frames

Bio-based, performance-optimized composite materials promote more lightweight, stiff and impact resistant E-bike frames and components.  

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Novel composite technology replaces welded joints in tubular structures

The Tree Composites TC-joint replaces traditional welding in jacket foundations for offshore wind turbine generator applications, advancing the world’s quest for fast, sustainable energy deployment.  

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Trends

ESA approves Windform RS, LX 3.0 for space flight applications

CRP Technology’s Top-Line composite materials Windform RS and Windform LX 3.0 are compliant with outgassing requirements in accordance with ESA-TEC-PR-002015.  

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Glass Fibers

Terahertz spectroscopy augments Fill Accubot NDT system

THz-Imaging spectrometry technique enables automated fiber-reinforced composite inspection for contorted and freeformed parts, and 3D-printed internal supporting structures.  

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Weber State applies composite-based 3D printing for aerospace support, research

The Utah-based university’s recently upgraded MARS Center installed an Impossible Objects CBAM printer to engage in projects with DOD and DOE potential.  

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Digitization

Sumika, Hexagon digitize sustainable compounds, enable 60% carbon reduction for new vehicles

Digitized mechanical and environmental performance of recycled short glass fiber-reinforced PP compounds supports the transition to more sustainable vehicles.  

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Sustainability

Continuum targets facility capacity, transforms composite materials to advance wind blade recycling

The Denmark company details a CO2-neutral transformation technology to make 100% recyclable wind blades, plans to build six recycling facilities.  

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Airtech
Chem Trend
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release agents, purging compounds, process chemical specialties
re-engineered the ORPC foil and strut
SikaBlock® M974
industrial CNC routers
Airtech International Inc.