National Composites Week
HRC obtains GRS 4.0 certification for carbon-neutral carbon fiber products
Two rCF materials and two finished rCF products maintain more than 90% performance retention rate, earn Global Recycled Standard (GRS) recognition.
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Teijin Aramid wins award for recycled Twaron used in automotive tires
Tire Technology International Innovation Award highlights Teijin’s inclusion of recycled aramid fiber in the cap ply, belt and carcass of tire designs.
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Novel DITF composite material enables CO2-negative construction
Three materials — bio-based carbon fibers, natural stone and biochar — act as an alternative to reinforced concrete in a house wall demonstrator in the DACCUS-Pre project.
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Carbon Rivers uses composites, coatings expertise to modify Mazda RX-8 EV
Petrol-driven car has been converted to all electric for the upcoming 24 Hours of Lemons Endurance Race.
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Life cycle assessment in the composites industry
As companies strive to meet zero-emissions goals, evaluating a product’s carbon footprint is vital. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is one tool composites industry OEMs and Tier suppliers are using to move toward sustainability targets.
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Carbon Mobile carbon fiber powers handheld gaming platform
HyRECM technology effectively stabilizes carbon fiber’s electrical and antenna properties, enabling development of next-gen electronics, such as the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2.
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GKN Aerospace expands LEAP engine support with Safran
Strengthened long-term partnership will initially cover new shafts and spare part production for the composites-intensive LEAP-1A variant.
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IMDEA Materials demonstrates recyclability of CNT sheets
Researchers have proven it’s possible to recycle CNTs at the macroscopic scale with nearly 100% retention of mechanical and electrical properties, removing a hurdle to sustainable CNT-based fiber, sheet and textile adoption.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Group reveals 3D Printing FGF Challenge winner
Startup company selected, including two special recognition awards, highlight FGF applications for children’s seats, FGF extrusion and LFAM for cores and mandrels for composite parts manufacture.
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Last call for ITHEC conference abstracts
The thermoplastic composites event, taking place Oct. 9-10 in Bremen, Germany, is seeking oral and poster contributions before March 31.
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