Materials
Swancor launches recyclable thermosetting epoxy resin
When used with composite reinforcements, EzCiclo can be recycled and degraded via the company’s CleaVER recycling technology with waste elimination and a final fiber with equivalent virgin fiber mechanical performance.
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Lufthansa Technik, Diab develop greener composites for interior cabin components
Aeroflax flax fiber-based prepreg and one-step thermoplastic manufacturing process for 100% recyclable panels production pioneer lighter weight, reduce CO2 emissions.
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National Composites Centre supports marine industry in bid to tackle composites recycling challenge
The Blue Composites Project, made up of U.K. companies, institutes and organizations, seeks to address key environmental challenges, and will lead to the creation a large-scale GRP FRP recycling and reuse facility.
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3D printing and AFP join forces in automotive demonstrator
Bavarian auto industry and TU Munich research how to reduce molding costs by combining continuous fiber and 3D-printed composites.
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BMW unveils new M4 GT4 race car, features most natural fiber parts for GT series to date
Bcomp ampliTex and powerRibs technologies make up bodywork components such as the hood, front splitter, doors, trunk and rear wing and several interior components, taking next steps for future production models.
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Carbitex expands flexible carbon fiber plate footwear for work and sport
Building upon Carbitex’s AFX platform, new anti-puncture technology debuts to work and utility markets, AFX Formed launches in athletic footwear.
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Augmenting engineered thermoplastics with natural fibers
The Paris Climate Accord mandate for net-zero carbon by 2050 has kick-started an innovation revolution for natural fibers and sustainably engineered resins.
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Neuvokas fiberglass rebar earns Department of Transportation product approval
Texas, Maryland and Virginia have all approved the GatorBar fiberglass rebar product to ensure it meets the highest industry standards.
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Suprem installs new thermoplastic composites manufacturing line
Automated line is installed to develop a range of customized thermoplastic materials in the form of UD tapes and profiles, in addition to its Filaprem brand for 3D printing.
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Dolphicam2 NDT system identifies flaws in CFRP panel in one setup
A second benchmark study on a CFRP NDI Proficiency specimen 1A assesses NDT equipment and personnel, successfully characterizes all flaws in panel.
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