Materials
TNO research offers circularity solution for discarded wind turbine blades
Thermochemical method involving pyrolysis extracts fibers, which can then be reprocessed as thermoplastic composites for various recyclable products.
Read MoreCannon Tipos, Coriolis Composites mold complex automotive structural part from single preform
Dosing equipment for precise injection and mold engineering enable near-net-shape dry preform for HP-RTM CFRP composite part with rapid cycle time.
Read MoreToyoda Gosei develops nanocellulose fiber-reinforced plastics for automotive parts
Newly developed CNF-reinforced plastic used in product transport containers combines 20% CNF in a general-purpose polypropylene, aims to reduce CO2 over the lifecycle of components.
Read MoreFaurecia advances biocomposites, recyclability, reduced CO2 and sustainability in automotive
Efforts include advancing NAFILean materials family in weight reduction and sustainability, as well as new Sustainable Materials division and R&D Center.
WatchAlef Aeronautics launches eVTOL flying car
The all-electric composite Alef Model A has a 200-mile driving range, a 110-mile flight range and fits within existing urban infrastructure for driving and parking.
Read MoreSUREbridge project renovation underway in Norway
FiberCore Europe partner MSS implements SUREbridge, a sustainable composites method to strengthen and repair concrete bridges so that they can exist for 50+ years.
Read MoreClean Energy Research Foundation demonstrates “double-strength" carbon fibers
Development of fibers through the macromolecular assembly, coalescence of CNTs result in ultra-strong nanomaterials with high electrical and thermal conductivity.
Read MoreCygnet Texkimp builds high-precision slitter spooler rewinder for industry trials
Demonstration machine can precisely slit and wind up to 48 tapes from continuous thermoset UD carbon fiber prepreg, with additional material compatibilities.
Read More9T Labs, Purdue University to advance composites use in structural aerospace applications
Partnership defines new standard of accessibility to produce 3D-printed structural composite parts as easily as metal alternatives via Additive Fusion Technology, workflow tools.
Read MoreLanxess equips SUVs with Tepex dynalite underbody paneling
Robust thermoplastic panels are 30% lighter than steel designs, features higher resistance to stone impacts or other damage, indicating future applications in electric-, hydrogen-powered vehicles.
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