Marine

Marine

Pultron Composites advances marina construction with innovative GFRP waler

The waler incorporates a GFRP thru-rod and nut system, delivering high flex and fatigue resistance and increased environmental and aesthetic longevity. 

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Consumer

Solico designs carbon fiber yacht for Aeolos Composites

Carbon fiber materials were a key part of the P30’s design, which Solico says minimized weight and produced a light, fast yacht.

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Marine

Hexagon Purus joins ZeroCoaster project study for hydrogen development in maritime applications

Study aims to research, evaluate and present zero-emission ship design solutions, with Hexagon Purus’ expertise in storage and distribution of compressed hydrogen gas.

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Infusion

Sicomin infuses Couach's superyacht with bio-based epoxy resin

Sicomin’s InfuGreen 810 was used to vacuum infuse Couach’s 26-meter, 52-ton superyacht’s hull, deck and superstructure, for a lighter, faster, more durable yacht.

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Feature

Hydrogen is poised to fuel composites growth, Part 1

Applications abound for composite tanks to store compressed H2 gas, but challenges exist in cost, size, efficiency and limited carbon fiber capacity.

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Epoxies

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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Recycling

Caracol, NextChem debut one-piece, 3D-printed composite sailboat

The hull of the Beluga prototype boat was printed from short glass fibers and recycled polypropylene using Caracol’s robotic additive manufacturing system.

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Automotive

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Gustav Gerster GmbH & Co. KG

Gustav Gerster’s TechTex corner reinforcements and resin distribution tape optimize the structure of composite components.

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Trends

GreenLight project explores fire-resistant and bio-based FRPs for structural lightweight design in ships

Project leader Fraunhofer IFAM and six associated partners to study FRPs such as polybenzoxazine- and benzoxazine-based composite materials to meet strict safety regulations, requirements on passenger ships.

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Marine

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Microtex Composites

Composite fabrics from Microtex are made for performance and style. The company uses raw materials such as carbon fibers, linen, glass fibers, aramid fibers and other high-performance fibers.

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