Materials
Solvay, Leonardo launch joint research lab for thermoplastic composites
The Solvay Leonardo Joint Research Lab aims to facilitate the broader adoption of thermoplastic composites by the aerospace industry.
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Teijin, Applied EV develop composite autonomous vehicle platform
One-piece glass fiber-reinforced SMC structural shell reduces 20% weight and manufacturing complexity of the zero-emissions Blanc Robot platform.
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UMaine awarded $2.8 million to accelerate AM wind blade development
Additive manufacturing with bio-based, 100% recyclable feedstocks reinforced with wood can reduce construction time by six months and cut costs by 25-50%
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Hybrid metal composite four-disc milling cutter reduces machining times by 78%
CompoTech and Hofmeister steel and carbon fiber tool achieves 50% faster cutting speed and 54% higher feed rate compared to conventional two-disc tools.
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High-voltage composite battery housing concept developed for e-mobility applications
Evonik and partners’ glass fiber-reinforced epoxy SMC component reduces battery housing weight by ~10%, ensures suitability for all vehicle size and class.
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Composites-intensive wave energy technology receives new funding
CorPower Ocean and OPS Composite Solutions secure almost €500,000 from EEA grants to advance buoy-based renewable energy technology.
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Effman installs AFP-XS as part of project to enable AFP for SMEs
uCOMP project with Addcomposites and Quebec partners demonstrates new woven tape and high-permeability preforms for resin infusion in <2 minutes.
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Jaguar Land Rover undertakes composite program for EV lightweighting
U.K. Tucana project plans to replace steel and aluminum with composites for vehicle structures.
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Wevolver, Mitsubishi launch KyronMAX composites design challenge
Designers are invited to submit a product, part, or concept that uses KyronMAX’s range of high-strength, carbon fiber-based composites for a $25,000 prize and prototype development support.
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Johns Manville launches thermal recycling unit for glass fiber waste
The unit provides a projected recycling capacity of more than three tons per hour and will keep more than ten thousand tons of waste out of landfills annually.
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