National Composites Week

General Atomics wins DOE contract to develop silicon carbide CMC for fusion power plants

GA-EMS will leverage experience with SiGA SiC/SiC cladding for nuclear fuel rods to develop new SiC composite foam and other materials for fission and magnetic fusion programs.

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Automotive

Carbon fiber metro train to hit the rails in China

An 11% weight reduction and 7-15% less energy consumption make this upcoming vehicle a more eco-friendly transportation option.

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CAMX

Automated towpreg systems provides direct access to wet winding

CAMX 2024: Century Design Inc. highlights its OnDemand towpreg systems, designed to provide differentiation and cost efficiency in-house while maintaining high quality.

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Composites 4.0

Plataine AI enhances large-scale manufacturing scheduling, planning

AI-based production scheduler delivers on users’ short- and long-term strategic task planning with Practimum-Optimum algorithm. 

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Core

Net-shape machining services available for structural foam core

CAMX 2024: In addition to its distribution of various product materials for the composites industry, Technology Marketing Inc. now assists in machined net-shaped Rohacell structural foam core to customer requirements.

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Automotive

Fourth keynote rounds out SPE ACCE 2024 conference

A focus on academia-driven contributions to the composites industry will be highlighted by Dr. Srikanth Pilla of the University of Delaware’s Center for Composites Materials.

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Automotive

Hexagon Mobile Pipeline order supports enhanced industrial gas transportation

Modules feature all-composite Titan cylinders and high-strength steel frame, transporting almost double that of steel tube trailers.

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Thermoplastics

Thermoplastic composite tapes highlight high-performance, sustainability

CAMX 2024: Specialized portfolio of composite materials and engineered fiber solutions by Avient Corp. includes thermoplastics, thermosets and UD tape options.

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Aerospace

Sirius Aviation debuts hydrogen-powered business jets

More eco-friendly private air travel with modern luxury options is offered through the Sirius CEO-Jet and Adventure Jet, collaboratively developed with BMW Group.

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Natural Fibers

Alliance of European Flax-Linen & Hemp announces positive outlook for 2024 flax fiber harvest

Flax harvest is anticipated to be on track to meet industry market demand for natural flax fibers.

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