Reinforcements
Cevotec SAMBA Pro Prepreg system added to FPC technology portfolio
Installation of the automated Fiber Patch Placement system in Fraunhofer IGCV’s Fiber Placement Center serves active technology and application development.
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Carbon fiber automotive parts production industrialized via C-RTM process
Compression resin transfer molding overcame the difficulty in shaping CFRP car parts with development time reduced by 50%.
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Cygnet Texkimp presents next-generation composites unrolling creel
Flatline Creel uses low-pressure, low-friction patented pneumatic technology to regulate the torque applied to each position on the creel.
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CSP Advanced Materials Center unveils composite battery enclosure and material innovations
Transition into broader R&D capabilities include honeycomb manufacturing process for ultra-lightweight Class A panels and a full-sized, multi-material battery enclosure featuring a one-piece composite cover.
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GE announces U.S. blade recycling contract with Veolia
Decommissioned composite wind turbine blades will be recycled into cement production to replace raw material needs, while still enabling a net-positive environmental impact.
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Clean Sky 2 IMCOLOR project develops integrated manufacturing process for lightweight product design
Multi-shot injection molding process and thermoplastic automated fiber placements with in-situ consolidation for automated, easy-to-reproduce parts that perform at high mechanical levels.
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GE launches Cypress 6.0-164 onshore wind turbine
GE’s most powerful onshore wind turbine available, features two-piece carbon fiber blade for flexible logistic solutions, increases annual energy production by 11%.
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Capital injection enables Fiberline Composite wind sector growth
ABN AMRO’s Energy Transition Fund acquired 34% of Fiberline shares, implements ambitious growth strategy for pultruded wind blades.
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ORNL develops 3D-printed composite machine base
In a recently reported project from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, carbon fiber and large-format 3D printing were used to help create a solution for machine tool outsourcing.
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Toray, Joby Aviation finalize long-term carbon fiber supply agreement
Toray carbon fiber materials will be used throughout the eVTOL aircraft structure, propulsion systems and interior components, with hopes to bring it to commercial operation as early as 2023.
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