Marine
Materials & Processes: Fabrication methods
There are numerous methods for fabricating composite components. Selection of a method for a particular part, therefore, will depend on the materials, the part design and end-use or application. Here's a guide to selection.
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National Composites Centre supports marine industry in bid to tackle composites recycling challenge
The Blue Composites Project, made up of U.K. companies, institutes and organizations, seeks to address key environmental challenges, and will lead to the creation a large-scale GRP FRP recycling and reuse facility.
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Persico Marine takes on future construction of Infiniti 52 racing yachts
The yacht designer and boatbuilder has undertaken the production of the latest, all-carbon fiber Infiniti 52 DSS racer model to make an appearance in early 2023.
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JEC World 2022, Part 3: Emphasizing emerging markets, thermoplastics and carbon fiber
CW editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan identifies companies exhibiting at JEC World 2022 that are advancing both materials and technologies for the growing AAM, hydrogen, automotive and sustainability markets.
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Norco upskills employees with 2022 trainee program
Norco mentors guide new trainees through 20 weeks on a small boat production line to ensure proficient application and knowledge level of GRP structures.
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JEC World 2022, Part 1: Highlights in sustainable, digital, industrialized composites
JEC World 2022 offered numerous new developments in composites materials, processes and applications, according to CW senior editor, Ginger Gardiner, most targeting improved sustainability for wider applications.
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STRUCTeam extends composites support for wave energy convertor
Joined by Ocean Energy and sustainability partners 3A Composites Core Materials and Sicomin to cut weight of OE12 Buoy by 30-50% via bio-based resins, recyclable polymer foam.
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BM Composites announces the launch of the Linx 30 Superyacht Tender
The first custom tender brand designed and made in Mallorca, Spain, highlights the customizable Linx 30, a carbon fiber infused superyacht with 30-40% improved fuel efficiency.
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FastBlade partnership leads to rapid composite tidal blade facility testing
The University of Edinbourgh and Babcock International have dedicated the facility to speeding up the process of designing more durable, efficient structures.
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RS Electric Boats moves to larger facility, expands team
In response to demand for its newly launched composites intensive Pulse 63 electric RIB, the company announces continuing growth.
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