Materials
Vestas looks to scale up blade recycling partnership solution offering to U.S. and other regions
Vestas seeks areas where local recycling infrastructure is robust, and customer demand can be established. Recycling methods can include cement co-processing, gasification, development of new composite materials and reclamation.
Read MoreIllini Solar Car team composite vehicle paves way for success in American Solar Challenge
AERO Sustainable Material Technology sponsorship sustainably safeguards the carbon fiber body of the car from degradation, further contributes to team placement.
Read MoreMETEOR project studies optimization of thermoplastic prepreg production
Completed project aimed at optimizing and reducing the cost and energy involved in CFRTP prepreg manufacture, with the end goal of industrialization.
Read MoreCarbon fiber in automotive: At a dead end?
For decades, carbon fiber has failed to break through into mainstream automotive applications as the composites industry has hoped it would. Alternative composite applications suggest future opportunities still remain bright.
Read MoreRML Short Wheelbase vehicle nears completion
While it has an unusual name, this limited-edition British sports car is fast, stylish and composites-intensive.
Read MoreAutonomous, electric shuttle retrofitted with CRP Technology Windform materials
Advanced 3D printing production process and Windform composite materials used to manufacture the required motor cover and washer reservoir flap valve components, account for Olli 2.0’s pod-like shape.
Read MoreTeijin to carry out life cycle assessment of carbon fiber
Life cycle assessment (LCA) will aid in calculating carbon emissions for all of its carbon fiber filament applications.
Read MoreUniversity of Limerick seeks to improve composites recycling solutions
VIBES project focuses on recycling technology maturation to develop bio-based, intrinsically recyclable materials for waste elimination, circular economy.
Read MoreSAM|XL receives grant for composites research towards sustainable aviation
Jointly with TU Delft Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, the SAM|XL field lab will receive €4.9 million for projects in liquid hydrogen composite tanks, thermoplastic composite aerostructures and smart maintenance and repair.
Read MoreSaertex presents SAERfoam structural core materials
Hybrid core material is simple to process, highly economical and exhibits a shear modulus up to four times greater in comparison to PVC and PET.
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