National Composites Week

Trends

ORPC Ireland, Queen’s begin X-Flow project for hydrokinetic turbine testing

Deployment of CFRP turbine technology to Strangford Lough will provide insight into blade and rotor performance, predictive maintenance and grid-scale benefits of tidal energy using real tide conditions.

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Editorial

Changing future outcomes with the materials of the future

This past October was plagued with a series of unfortunate natural disasters that, amidst ongoing travel for CW, has provided a poignant reminder of composites’ importance in facing future events.  

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Recycling

Melker of Sweden accomplishes sea kayak with 100% sustainable composite construction

Built with ampliTex flax fabrics, a solid cork core and plant-based resins, the company’s Värmdö kayak model highlights an environmentally conscious design for paddlers of all levels.

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Graphmatech launches Aros polyamide-graphene for Type 4 tanks, secures grant

Combination of polyamide grades and graphene introduces low-permeation solution for upscaling H2 storage, transport applications.

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OCSiAl opens European graphene nanotube production facility

OCSiAl’s first European facility will manufacture Tuball graphene nanotubes and nanotube-based products for applications like GFRP pipes and tanks, SMC, FRP trays, printing sleeves and more.

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Wind/Energy

Gurit announces strategic alignment to preserve wind leadership, accelerate growth in other markets

While expected wind business revenue did not materialize for Q3 2024, Gurit is actively implementing measures to diversify its portfolio and position it for a wind sale increase in 2025.

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Beta Technologies raises $300 million to fund AAM growth, commercialization

Series C capital raise will be used to propel the certification of Beta’s composites-intensive Alia CTOL, Alia VTOL and electric motors, while directly supporting ramp-up of production, delivery of aircraft and chargers.

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Norplex Advanced Composites becomes Montana Advanced Composites

Rebranding coincides with further investment in prepreg manufacturing capabilities.

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Compositadour launches Turbolab facility for propulsion systems R&D

Test bench platform, located in France, is dedicated to technology transfer of aerospace engine innovations including systems electrification, fuels and materials use like CMC and hybrid composites.

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Composites 4.0

Valeth partners with Plataine to optimize operations, increase production

By leveraging AI-driven automation, Valeth anticipates substantial improvements in composites operational efficiency and throughput.

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