Materials

Thermoplastics 9 Feb 2022

Cygnet Texkimp thermoplastic lab line build supports composites innovation

Direct Melt Impregnation Thermoplastic Line to enable faster development of composites technology in automotive, aerospace, construction and energy markets through dedicated customer trials.

Sustainability 8 Feb 2022

The NCC, Skanska trial low-carbon, basalt fiber-reinforced concrete

Study is critical to understanding the impact of low-carbon concrete and advanced composite reinforcement systems in the construction sector, and its contributions toward low-carbon emissions, structural performance and EOL recycling.

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Pressure Vessels 7 Feb 2022

Blue Canyon II Wind Farm repower completed, required recycling of decommissioned composites turbine blades

Nacelle replaced for 84 turbines and 39-meter V80 blades replaced with 54-meter V110 blades.

Aerospace 7 Feb 2022

Natilus blended wing freighter secures first order

Large autonomous cargo drone freighter, Natilus N3.8T, comprises a carbon fiber airframe, offers 60% more cargo volume than same-weight aircraft and reduced cost and emissions by 50%.

Carbon Fibers 4 Feb 2022

NC State University study kick-starts carbon fiber production process

Addition of chemical additives, glucaric acid and mucic acid, into precursor PAN material decreased energy requirements for conversion into carbon fiber five-fold.

Construction 4 Feb 2022

Dura Composites, Anderton Concrete provide single-source access to concrete trenching, GRP lid solutions

U.K. energy and infrastructure customers gain technical engineering support and local supply of durable precast concrete trenches and pultruded GRP trough lid offerings.

Hydrogen Storage 3 Feb 2022

Carbon ThreeSixty wins funding to explore feasibility of novel hydrogen storage architecture

Under project CHiDEs, researchers are to study carbon fiber 3D woven fabrics for more configurable storage geometries and higher volumetric efficiency.

Carbon Fibers 3 Feb 2022

NIAR-WSU, Victrex begin NCAMP materials and process qualification for AFP

In-depth investigation into AFP machine variability on composite allowables begins on carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) test panels to achieve certification framework.

Materials Testing 3 Feb 2022

Air-cushion barge serves ice, shallow water operations with infused carbon fiber propellor ducts

Four composite propellor ducts supplied by A C Marine & Composite drive forward the steel-built hybrid hovercraft design to provide essential services year-round in the North Caspian Sea.