Materials
Large composite covers protect a lot of water
A massive concrete water storage facility in Bogotá, Colombia, gets a much-needed makeover with the resin transfer molding of 840 large composite domes that keep the water potable.
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Alpine Advanced Materials thermoplastic nanocomposite demonstrates UV resistance
UVA and UVC testing on the aviation-grade thermoplastic nanocomposite, HX5, found no performance degradation or impact on physical appearance.
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CompPair closes seed funding to advance composite self-healing technology
EPFL spin-off company has launched HealTech which repairs composite damage in one minute by applying heat.
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Composite vaccine shipment container incorporates Diab structural core
The Envirotainer RAP e2 container is being used to ship COVID-19 vaccines globally.
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Toray announces new AMS specification for CMA 3900 prepreg system
New family of structural prepregs are now available with an extensive public allowable design database.
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UBQ Materials awarded ISO certifications for waste-derived thermoplastic
The Israeli startup’s bio-based material achieves international recognition as a raw material for industrial manufacturing applications.
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Hopium unveils hydrogen vehicle concept
The Hopium Māchina offers unparalleled performance for a high-end hydrogen vehicle, including optimized fuel cell system technology and carbon fiber hydrogen tanks.
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Glass fiber and phenolic prove their mettle in camshaft module
Replacing aluminum, a fiberglass/phenolic module reduces mass and NVH in a prototype structure and speeds assembly line installation.
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Hypetex colored carbon fiber materials made available to U.S. customers
Partnership with distributor Composite Envisions to expand access to Hypetex’s portfolio of naturally-colored carbon fibers.
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FLOKI 6.5 mini racing yacht integrates bio-based Sicomin GreenPoxy resins
Staying true to the roots of its racing class, FLOKI 6.5 is built entirely from bio-based/recyclable raw materials without compromising on performance or processability.
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