National Composites Week
TPI manufactures all-composite Kenworth SuperTruck 2 cab
Class 8 diesel truck, now with a 20% lighter cab, achieves 136% freight efficiency improvement.
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Bcomp ampliTex makes appearance in Cupra EV Cup Bucket seats
The entire Cupra Born VZ line-up features all-natural fiber front seats that highlight functionality, aesthetics and reduced CO2 emissions.
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Composite combat drone inlet duct proves novel fabrication approach
The 30-foot overbraided Frankenstein demonstrator was designed by NIAR, A&P and Fiber Dynamics to explore more flexible manufacturing of complex composite structures.
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BlueWind earns Supplier Spirit of Alliance award
Composite nacelle covers manufacturer is one of 22 GE Vernova supplier companies to have received the award in 2023, backed by delivery ramp up and expansion.
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Reinforcing hollow, 3D printed parts with continuous fiber composites
Spanish startup Reinforce3D’s continuous fiber injection process (CFIP) involves injection of fibers and liquid resin into hollow parts made from any material. Potential applications include sporting goods, aerospace and automotive components, and more.
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KVE Composites: New CEO, thermoset parts, thermoplastic future
Longtime parts manufacturer offers more than composites welding. CW’s conversation with CEO Kjelt van Rijswijk explains KVE’s vision with Daher and where it’s headed.
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Magnetic nanoparticles show promise for thermosets recycling
Aitiip and the University of Slovenia have collaborated to develop, test and prove how smart magnetic nanoparticles can produce a controlled decomposition of the resin for recycling.
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Formula 1 team adopts Roboze 3D printed composites
The Visa Cash App RB Formula 1 team is collaborating with Roboze to reduce weight and create parts with complex geometries via carbon fiber/PEEK.
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Aurora expands aerospace composites manufacturing facility
Bridgeport facility has been increased to approximately 227,000 square feet to better engage with current and new production programs.
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Hypetex wins Innovate UK Smart grant for FlaxTex composite
In addition to its aesthetic qualities, the novel colored natural fiber is waterproof, 100% biodegradable and features enhanced manufacturing attributes thanks to Hypetex’s coloring process.
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