Materials
Kineco Kaman earns ISRO contract for India’s first human space flight mission
Three conical CFRP crew orbiter module adaptor (OMA) assemblies to be supplied for GSLV Mk-III by December 2023.
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Ducati introduces lightweight motorcycle seat support rear frame
Forged molding compound (FMC) material from Mitsubishi Chemical and Gemini Composites replaces aluminum part on Ducati Hypermotard 939, reduces part weight by 40%.
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Composite buildings go monocoque
Superior protection from the elements plus fast, affordable installation and maintenance have quickly made Orenco Composites’ DuraFiber buildings an attractive choice for water and wastewater, communications, transportation and power industry outbuildings.
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Italian startup, Advanced Composites Solutions develop portable solar panel via recovered carbon fiber
Origami-inspired panel from Levante and ACS upcycles supercar scrap, solves energy accessibility for off-the-grid travelers.
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Mansory refines Mercedes-Maybach GLS with carbon fiber body components
The complete conversion upgrades nearly all body components with carbon fiber, provides a new holistic design for a faster, more powerful vehicle.
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Newly debuted Artura GT4 features McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture
Artura GT4 builds on 570S GT4 and 720S GT3 competition cars with a carbon fiber monocoque for light weight, precise handling characteristics and enhanced durability.
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Impressions and takeaways from JEC World 2022
Suffice to say that JEC World 2022, the “Big Show” for the composites industry, exceeded many expectations. Dale Brosius contemplates pervasive themes, conversations and takeaways from the international event.
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Lanxess adds new sustainable product variants to Tepex composites range
Novel composite matrices and fiber reinforcement based on green materials make up these Tepex product variants.
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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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