Materials
Bcomp developments continue to drive natural fiber toward scalability in motorsports
The Swiss sustainable lightweight manufacturer announces new developments for vehicle interiors, sustainability analyses results for ampliTEX and powerRibs reinforcements and recent technology recognition.
Read MoreIsotruss carbon fiber cell towers support global demand for 5G telecom rollout
Isotruss ramps up development of composite lattice cell towers which are twelve times stronger than steel towers, 1/12 their weight and reduce carbon emissions by 70%.
Read MoreFACC develops and manufactures composite structures for Ariane 6 launch vehicle
Astris kick stage main structure will be characterized by high strength and the use of ultralight carbon fiber material, with first delivery scheduled for October 2022.
Read MoreClean Sky 2 FUSINBUL project develops full-scale, carbon fiber pressure bulkheads
Two 3.5-meter pressure bulkhead demonstrators incorporate advanced layup techniques with the goal of increasing serial production capabilities for fuselage manufacture for regional aircraft.
WatchRaise3D launches fused filament fabrication 3D printer aimed at small-batch production
The large-format RFM500 fabricates carbon fiber-reinforced end-use parts with industrial-grade precision and repeatability.
WatchReport forecasts record U.S. wind turbine installations for 2022
Demand for carbon fiber increases as decarbonization pushes transition to larger turbines, increased offshore market share more quickly than expected.
Read MoreOribi Composites, Packard Performance partner for off-road powersports thermoplastic composite wheel
Composite UTV wheels are 50% lighter than aluminum and can handle extreme terrain and driving conditions.
Read MoreDOMMINIO virtual workshop to explore multifunctional and intelligent composite airframe parts
Nov. 30, 2021 event for H2020 project will review latest advances in thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing and digital manufacturing.
Read MoreGrafen AB introduces graphene-coated textiles
The G-Heatex series uses graphene flakes to entirely impregnate textiles for uniform electrical resistance properties. It is available for a range of textile substrate types.
Read MoreSolvay, 9T Labs bring additive manufacturing of CFRP parts to mass production
Solvay’s high-performance composite materials, plus 9T Labs’ hybrid additive Red Series solution reportedly process lower production costs for advanced composite parts.
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