Materials
Mateenbar GFRP rebar supports concrete sculpture
The Giant, a six-ton sculpture based in United Arab Emirates, comprises FRP rebar to eliminate the risk of corrosion, extend life cycle and maintenance.
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Joby Aviation advances toward FAA certification, highlights Toray prepreg and Coriolis AFP machines
Joby Aviation aims for FAA Part 135 certificate by end of 2022 and launch of commercial service by 2024 as it completes first production-intent aircraft from its pilot manufacturing facility; composites play a key role.
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Pultron Composites implements flexible composite rebar for skate park construction
The $2.6 million redevelopment for a skate park in Gisborne, New Zealand, reinforced its concrete with GFRP rebar, which easily bent to accomodate complex curves and improved construction times.
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Plant tour: Qarbon Aerospace, Milledgeville, Ga. and Red Oak, Texas
Veteran aerostructures Tier 1 transforms into 21st century leader in thermoplastic composites and multiple new markets.
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Toray develops eco-friendly Toyoflon textile
Toyoflon TM high-strength textile achieves slide durability 25 times greater than existing counterparts, with friction dropping by more than 50%.
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SHD Composites Group highlights MTB350 bio-epoxy prepreg system
The bio-epoxy system, compatible with nature fiber reinforcements, can be stored at room temperatures of 20°C/68°F for up to six months.
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Bcomp, KTM Technologies brake cover listed as finalist for JEC Innovation Awards 2022
Flax fibers were used to reduce the CO2 emission of the motocross brake cover by 82%, with KTM’s Conexus for effective bonding between thermoset and thermoplastic parts.
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Evonik invests in modernized Rohacell foam production facility
The new plant, to begin production in April 2022, will ensure delivery reliability for future market demand and feature the latest technology and safety standards.
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Hypetex creates colored carbon fiber covers for IQOS tobacco heating devices
The U.K. manufacturer and supplier of advanced materials coordinated all aspects, from initial concept to final solution, including a fully optimized production process.
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Laboratory for Intelligent Lightweight Production at CTC Stade advances digital solutions for industrial composites
Four-year, 12-million-euro LaiLa project with Helmut Schmidt University combines R&D with industry collaboration to solve real production pain points, validate solutions in digital lab/model factory at CTC and transfer knowledge to supply chain including customized training.
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