Reinforcements

Marine

Alliance for European Flax-Linen and Hemp reports increasing flax fiber adoption in marine

The natural fiber is increasing traction across several marine applications, including in projects by Greenboats, Northern Light Composites, the Beneteau Group and others.

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Nanomaterials

Infinite Composites: Type V tanks for space, hydrogen, automotive and more

After a decade of proving its linerless, weight-saving composite tanks with NASA and more than 30 aerospace companies, this CryoSphere pioneer is scaling for growth in commercial space and sustainable transportation on Earth.

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Improving carbon fiber SMC simulation for aerospace parts

Simutence and Engenuity demonstrate a virtual process chain enabling evaluation of process-induced fiber orientations for improved structural simulation and failure load prediction of a composite wing rib.

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Carbon Fibers

UNSW Canberra develops carbon fiber recycling method 

New research indicates that novel recycling method only degrades carbon fibers by 30% versus 80-90%, targets use for automotive applications.

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Sustainability

Greenboats announces sailing boat with biocomposite construction

The MB9, representing a combination of high performance and eco-conscious materials use, will be commercially available in time for the 2024 sailing season.

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Hydrogen Storage

Forvia wins innovation awards for biocomposites, CFRP hydrogen tank

EU auto suppliers recognize NAFILean-R hemp/recycled PP materials and XL Tank storing 20 kilograms of CGH2.

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Carbon Fibers

Cobra, Schmitt Marine collaborate on composite steering wheel for motor yachts

Primus CF wheel is comprised of carbon fiber prepreg skins and an epoxy glass fiber core, offered as a top-of-the-range option for premium vessel owners.

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Carbon Fibers

Toray announces Torayca T1200 carbon fiber

Torayca T1200 offers an internal structure with high toughness, surpassing T1100 in tensile strength.

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Prepregs

SHD Group announces bio-content epoxy prepreg with flexible processing, extended out-life

VTB301 has up to 25% bio-content, and is capable in multiple forms of processing.  

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Core

Chomarat expands range of composite reinforcement options

Rovicore FM core and C-Weave Stabilized woven fabrics are designed to improve the quality and performance of composite materials.

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ColorForm multi-component injection
HEATCON Composite Systems
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