Materials
University startup is developing composite storage vessels
Through strategic partnerships, Space Walker is developing a Type IV composite high-pressure gas storage vessel for use in hydrogen fuel cell drones.
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Sicomin infuses Couach's superyacht with bio-based epoxy resin
Sicomin’s InfuGreen 810 was used to vacuum infuse Couach’s 26-meter, 52-ton superyacht’s hull, deck and superstructure, for a lighter, faster, more durable yacht.
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Lanxess launches renewable, biocomposite material
The material combines natural flax fibers with bio-based polylactic acid, which acts as the matrix, for a material that is 100% recyclable.
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Airbus successfully completes 2021 summer test flights for Zephyr HAPS satellite aircraft
The carbon fiber stratospheric UAV continues to demonstrate its capabilities for commercial and military customers, adding an additional 887 flight hours to the 2,435 stratospheric flight hours for Zephyr to date.
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Turck’s inductive sensors reliably detect carbon fiber composites
Patent-pending noncontact sensor series detects both carbon fibers and pressed carbon fiber parts with less susceptibility to contamination.
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Lanxess Tepex composite material lightweights luxury sedan load compartment well
PA6 Tepex dynalite thermoplastic blank reinforced with continuous glass fiber fabrics withstands high mechanical stresses and achieve 30% lighter weight than comparable sheet metal components.
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NASA selects Rocket Lab to launch composite solar sail
NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System is expected to launch from Rocket Lab’s Electron carbon fiber composite launch vehicle in mid-2022.
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Carbon fiber, additive manufacturing enhance Pleko spike shoe performance
Developed with 3D scanning support from Diadora and CRP Technology’s Windform SP carbon fiber-filled composite material and 3D printing process for a track shoe that meets individuals’ needs in terms of foot structure and athletic performance.
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HT Aero furthers development of carbon fiber electric urban aircraft
Electric two-seater XPeng X2 – which has a full carbon fiber structure – has conducted more than 15,000 safe, manned flights so far.
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AON3D, Astrobotic to send 3D-printed parts to the moon
The Peregrine Lander will carry thermoplastic parts printed via AON3D’s high-temperature industrial 3D printer that meet demanding space requirements and cut the vehicle’s weight by half.
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