Materials

Core

Heat-activated foaming core rapidly achieves net-shape 3D parts

CAMX 2024: L&L Products exhibits its InsituCore foaming core structural technology, which can be used to create foam core composites minus machining or presses, as well as the Phaster A K-700, a rapid-cure adhesive. 

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Aerospace

Combining multifunctional thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing for next-gen airframe structures

The DOMMINIO project combines AFP with 3D printed gyroid cores, embedded SHM sensors and smart materials for induction-driven disassembly of parts at end of life.

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Aerospace

Achieving composites innovation through collaboration

Stephen Heinz, vice president of R&I for Syensqo delivered an inspirational keynote at SAMPE 2024, highlighting the significant role of composite materials in emerging technologies and encouraging broader collaboration within the manufacturing community. 

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Hydrogen Storage

OVERLEAF tackles thermoplastics, open cell insulation, sensors and testing for LH2 tank

Newsletter #4 gives latest status on EU project’s work toward thermoplastic composite tanks with 40% storage density of cryogenic hydrogen for future zero emissions aircraft.

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Glass Fibers

Fiberglass manufacturer supports global glass fiber supply

CAMX 2024: Taishan Fiberglass Inc., known globally as CTG International, is a high-capacity producer of various fiberglass composite materials, with a focus on ESG and low-carbon operations.

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Recycling

Recycled carbon fiber bundles support circular supply chain goals

CAMX 2024: Vartega is making carbon fiber more accessible to more industries through its fiber post-processing technology and EasyFeed Bundles.

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Wind/Energy

Avangrid partners with WindLoop to test wind blade recycling

Avangrid recently donated 300 pounds of decommissioned wind turbine blades to test startup solution that recovers more than 90% of turbine blade material.

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“Structured air” TPS safeguards composite structures

Powered by an 85% air/15% pure polyimide aerogel, Blueshift’s novel material system protects structures during transient thermal events from -200°C to beyond 2400°C for rockets, battery boxes and more.

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Sustainability

Teijin Carbon Europe receives ISCC Plus certification

Certification covers Tenax carbon fiber production at Heinsberg-Oberbruch, Germany, plant, adds to Teijin’s certifications for carbon fiber and PAN in Japan.

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SMC composites progress BinC solar electric vehicles

In an interview with one of Aptera’s co-founders, CW sheds light on the inspiration behind the crowd-funded solar electric vehicle, its body in carbon (BinC) and how composite materials are playing a role in its design.  

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