Materials

Natural Fibers

DITF, RBX Créations develops hemp-based pulp for filament-spun cellulose fibers

Partners present a complete process chain for the development of hemp-based fibers, yarns and fabrics using energy- and resource-saving processes.

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Trends

Toray obtains ABS type approval for in-situ VARTM ship repairs

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certifies use of jointly developed CFRP repair technique on FPSO and FSO industrial systems, addressing traditional steel restoration challenges.

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Epoxies

Base Materials introduces BE890 epoxy tooling board

Base Materials introduces a high-performance, toughened epoxy tooling board designed for thermoforming and vacuum forming processes, direct-to-part applications and more.

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Prepregs

Hexcel transitions winter sports prepregs to HexPly Nature range

Full production conversation to the company’s bio-derived product range is one step of many Hexcel has taken to deliver sustainability to winter sport industry customers.

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Thermoplastics

FACC researches second life use of aerospace thermoplastics

The COMPASS project is a collaboration with 13 European partners, in which FACC is researching the re-manufacturing of thermoplastic materials to produce high-quality second-life components. 

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Thermoplastics

Greene Tweed features thermoplastic composite aerospace brackets

Greene Tweed introduces Xycomp DLF aerospace brackets as high-performance, recyclable alternatives to metallic materials. 

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Glass Fibers

Composite Kape skateboard delivers durability, pop

Collaborative effort between KraussMaffei and entrepreneur Peter Karacsonyi led to the Vanguard, an in-situ polymerized board comprising fiberglass sandwich composites with a recyclable polyamide. 

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Fabrics/Preforms

Shawmut acquires Fairystone Fabrics

Shawmut Infinite’s purchase of the warp-knitting supplier supports the company’s vision for a fully integrated textile and textile composite supply chain in North America. 

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Carbon Fibers

Hexcel releases 1K reinforcement fabric option

Woven fabric adds to portfolio of 3K, 6K, 12K and 24K options, suited for a variety of industrial applications.

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Sustainability

Diab, Brødrene AA celebrate 50 years of composite ferry innovation, sustainability

Partners reflect on the increasing use of Diab foam core and GFRP, CFRP composites in Brødrene AA construction over the years, resulting in lightweight, high-performance and efficient marine craft.

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