Natural Fibers
Bcomp invests in new Fribourg production facility
New in-house capabilities will allow the sustainable lightweight manufacturer to explore a more scalable production process for its natural fiber solutions.
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FACC emphasizes fast-cure prepregs, thermoplastics, bio-based composites for next-gen aerostructure sustainability
The Tier One’s Sept. 2021 BEyond magazine highlights its investments in new factories, materials and technologies for the next generation of cost-effective, sustainable composites for aviation.
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Bcomp developments continue to drive natural fiber toward scalability in motorsports
The Swiss sustainable lightweight manufacturer announces new developments for vehicle interiors, sustainability analyses results for ampliTEX and powerRibs reinforcements and recent technology recognition.
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Lingrove’s eco-friendly Ekoa composite materials target furnishings and interactive applications
Ekoa, comprised of plant-based fiber reinforcements and resins, achieves cosmetic, structural durability and elegance for a range of interior, furniture and transportation applications.
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Creating stronger composites through nature-inspired, Helicoid designs
Helicoid Industries claims 50% increased toughness, impact strength and reduced material, weight and cost versus quasi-isotropic “fail-safe” designs.
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Easy Composites partners with Eco-Technilin to deliver sustainable, natural fiber composites products
Product range includes Eco-Technilin Fibrimat nonwoven, FlaxDry woven, FlaxTape UD and FlaxPreg prepreg reinforcements and feature excellent vibration damping properties.
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Hemp fiber composites incorporated into electric racecar bodywork
Aiming for higher sustainability, Bercella and Romeo Ferraris developed several hemp fiber composite bodywork components for the Giulia PURE ETCR vehicle.
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Lanxess launches renewable, biocomposite material
The material combines natural flax fibers with bio-based polylactic acid, which acts as the matrix, for a material that is 100% recyclable.
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Natural fiber-intensive Aura EV concept car unveiled
The all-electric vehicle concept was developed with natural fiber composite body panels designed by BAMD Composites with Bcomp materials.
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Study reports INCA Renewtech hemp-based biocomposites radically reduce carbon emissions
Compared to lauan rainforest plywood, INCA’s BioPanels are reported to reduce carbon emissions, waste production and water consumption.
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