Materials
Covestro composite materials augment high-performance active footwear
Desmopan TPU and Maezio carbon fiber-reinforced TPU fibers applied to basketball shoe and a foot shape-based running shoe concept to demonstrate comfort, style, durability and superior performance.
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Mitsubishi to supply CFRP components for Dymon lunar rover
Mitsubishi CFRP components and thermoplastic materials, as well as technical support will aid the Japan-based private company’s scheduled fall 2021 launch.
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Airbus delivers 100th composites-intensive A400M
Delivery to the Spanish Air Force adds to several additional achievements, including the A400M’s new certified capabilities and 100,000 flight hours recorded for its global fleet.
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Optimizing a wind turbine nacelle cover to meet LCOE demand
Suzlon Group redesigned a composite nacelle cover with in-situ molded stiffeners to reduce manufacturing and material costs while maximizing part performance.
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CDI Energy Products high-performance thermoplastic excels in highly corrosive application
Achieving API 610 recognition, the proprietary thermoplastic polymer sustains differential pressures of more than 200 psi and holds a temperature profile of -20ºF to 105ºF.
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EconCore thermoplastic honeycomb cores deliver high-heat performance, facilitates recyclability
Honeycomb cores incorporate Sabic NORYL GTX resin for improved dimensional stability, lower water absorption and demonstration of thermoset composite skin compatibility.
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Braskem, Vartega launch new carbon fiber recycling program for 3D printing filament
Carbon fiber-reinforced polypropylene (CF-PP) filament is made from 100% recycled carbon fiber to leverage recycling capabilities and plastic waste elimination.
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Arevo debuts custom, 3D-printed composite scooter
Scotsman is a direct-to-consumer, tailor-made electric kickscooter with continuous carbon fiber/thermoplastic unibody frame, handlebars, stem and baseboard.
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Porosity, voids and bridging in prepreg autoclave and vacuum bag-only laminates
Consideration of materials, methods and systems explores ways to reduce potential surface porosity, voids, resin-rich areas, bridging and other flaws in composite laminates.
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Trelleborg unveils high-temperature castable epoxy tooling material
Low-density TC350 epoxy board supports the creation of tooling in a range of sizes and complexities for carbon fiber, PP and GFRP parts.
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